Opera entertainment in Vienna
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Staatsoper
The Staatsoper is the premiere opera and classical-music venue in Vienna. It was built between 1861 and 1869 by August Siccardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll. Its opening concert was Mozart’s Don Giovanni and it went on to house some of the most iconic directors in history, including Gustav Mahler (who later moved on to New York’s Metropolitan Opera House), Richard Strauss and Herbert van Karajan. Productions are lavish affairs; remember, the Viennese take their opera very seriously and dress up accordingly. In the interval, be sure to wander around the foyer and refreshment rooms to fully appreciate the gold and crystal interior. Opera is not performed here in July an…
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Kammeroper
The Kammeroper ranks as Vienna’s third opera house after the Staatsoper and Volksoper. Its small venue is perfect for unusual and quirky opera productions and in summer the entire company is transported to the Schlosstheater Schönbrunn (closed for renovations at research time but due to reopen in 2011) to continue performances in more opulent surroundings. Students receive 30% discount, children under 14 receive 50% discount.
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