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Catch a glimpse behind the scenes
On May 25, 1869, the Vienna State Opera opened with Mozart's DON GIOVANNI IN the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. This imperial inauguration still lingers over the opera to this day and music lovers from all over the world flock to this exceptional cultural institution led by Dominique Meyer, along with musical director Franz Welser-Möst.
If you are lucky you will get a ticket to one of these performances but there is another way to peek behind the curtain; a 40-minute backstage tour takes you through the entrance foyer with its impressive marble staircase, continues to the tea room, stops at the Marble Hall and the Schwind Foyer, pays homage to the Gustav Mahler Hall, and winds up at the auditorium.
Be ready to learn fascinating stories about the Vienna State Opera, its history, the opera business and the building’s architecture. Walk away with an understanding about one of music history’s most important periods. Guided tours are available in English.
If you are lucky you will get a ticket to one of these performances but there is another way to peek behind the curtain; a 40-minute backstage tour takes you through the entrance foyer with its impressive marble staircase, continues to the tea room, stops at the Marble Hall and the Schwind Foyer, pays homage to the Gustav Mahler Hall, and winds up at the auditorium.
Be ready to learn fascinating stories about the Vienna State Opera, its history, the opera business and the building’s architecture. Walk away with an understanding about one of music history’s most important periods. Guided tours are available in English.
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