Vienna Opera Ball Couture Salon 2025

The winners have been announced.

Never say maestro to him

Jendrik Spinger describes the unique musical work of Christian Thielemann.

Master of all subjects

His debut at the Staatsoper almost 30 years ago and around 300 conducting engagements: we can only be talking about Bertrand de Billy.

The next generation, shining bright!

Director Christiana Stefanou on the Ballet Academy’s Matinee 2024/25 on 15 December 2025

Coloratura miracle & operatic death

Exciting role debuts at the Hoffmann revival

Bubble bath in a minor key

Christian Thielemann talks about loneliness in the creative process and the caricature in Palestrina's music.

DANCEMOVIES 2024/25

After each DANCE MOVIE, a discussion with artists and members of the Vienna State Ballet offers the opportunity to exchange (viewing) experiences and…

An artist drama & a character tragedy

Hans Pfitzner Palestrina to be resumed

Agnes Baltsa: An unmistakable opera legend turns 80

The unmistakable mezzo-soprano made her mark on the opera world, wrote history as Carmen and enchanted audiences for over 450 evenings at the Vienna…

From New York to Vienna: the life of Alma Neuhaus

Between self-confidence, imagination, discipline and the unique feeling of being on stage - a look behind the scenes.

Interview with Christopher Wheeldon

Christopher Wheeldon is one of the great storytellers among the choreographers of our time.