Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Asmik Grigorian, Juan Diego Flórez, Elīna Garanča & Freddie De Tommaso Lead Film Festival on Vienna’s Rathausplatz

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the Film Festival on Vienna’s Rathausplatz. The company will present operas on 10 Sunday evenings at the Haus am Ring. Here is a look at the program: The festival opens with Puccini’s “La bohème” from 2022 featuring Vittorio Grigolo, Anna Netrebko, Günther Groissböck, and Nina Minasyan. Date: June 29, 2025 Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” from 2022 features {…}

Jun 25, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper Honors Outgoing Technical Director

The Wiener Staatsoper’s Technical Director, Peter Kozak, was made an honorary member of the Opera House. The company honored Kozak following the opening performance of “Pique Dame” on June 21, 2025. Kozak has worked with the Wiener Staatsoper for 40 years, where he began his career on March 1, 1985, as Technical Director. Throughout his career with teh company, he {…}

Jun 10, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper Releases Statement Following Deadly Shooting in Graz

The Wiener Staatsoper has released a statement following a shooting at an Austrian school that left 11 dead. The company said, “We grieve together. The Bundestheater will hold a minute of silence before every performance. Together in silence, our thoughts will be with the dead and injured.” The shooting occurred on June 10, 2025, when a former student opened fire {…}

Jun 6, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper 2024-25 Review: Il Trovatore

(Photo: Michael Poehn) “Il Trovatore” is one of Verdi’s most celebrated operas, forming part of his “popular trilogy” alongside “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto,” all composed in the mid-19th century. Among the three, it is the least innovative, with characters that lack psychological depth or introspection, often conforming to operatic stereotypes—the valiant tenor, the virtuous soprano, and the sinister baritone. A {…}

Jun 3, 2025

Andreas Schager Named Kammersänger of the Wiener Staatsoper

Andreas Schager has been named Kammersänger of the Wiener Staatsoper. The company announced the news via social media and said, “Yesterday, the Austrian heldentenor was awarded the Austrian professional title ‘Kammersänger.’ Currently, he is in the Ring Cycle at the Wiener Staatsoper, as Siegmund and Siegfried.” Schager is one of the leading Wagnerian tenors in the world who has performed {…}

May 29, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper to Stream ‘The Queen of Spades’ Featuring Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov

(Credit: Vladimir Shirokov) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that it will stream Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades” on June 27, 2025. The production by Vera Nemirova will be conducted by Timur Zangiev and will star Anna Netrebko in her role debut as Lisa. She will be accompanied by Yusif Eyvazov in his signature role as Hermann. The cast will also {…}

May 29, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Two Streams with Krassimira Stoyanova

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that it will stream “Il Trovatore” and “Der Rosenkavalier.” The company said that on May 30, it will showcase Verdi’s masterwork with a cast that includes Luca Salsi, Piotr Beczała, Krassimira Stoyanova, and Ekaterina Semenchuk. Marco Armiliato will conduct the production by Daniele Abbado. Then on June 17, the company will stream a performance of {…}

Apr 30, 2025

Adrian Eröd Named Artistic Director of the Wiener Staatsoper’s Opernstudio

Baritone Adrian Eröd has been named artistic director of the Wiener Staatsoper’s Opernstudio from 2026-7. Since 2003, Eröd has been a member of the Wiener Staatsoper, where he debuted in 2001. He has since performed in several productions, including “Roméo et Juliette.” “The Magic Flute,” “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg,” “La Bohème, “Le nozze di Figaro,” “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” “Manon,” {…}

Apr 22, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Tannhäuser’

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Tannhäuser.” The company said that Martin Gantner will sing the role of Wolfram, replacing Ludovic Tézier. The cancellation came at the same time as the baritone was forced to cancel his “Parsifal” performances also in Vienna, which were held on April 17, 20, and 23, and was replaced by {…}

Apr 14, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘Andrea Chénier’

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced two cast changes for its April 15 performance of “Andrea Chénier.” The company said that Saioa Hernandez will replace Sonya Yoncheva in the role of Maddalena, while George Petean will sing the role of Carlo Gerard replacing Luca Salsi. Hernandez took to her social media and said, “I’m happy to announce that tomorrow I’ll be {…}

Apr 12, 2025

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Michael Volle, Ludovic Tézier, Pretty Yende, Rolando Villazón, Federica Lombardi, Nicole Car, Freddie De Tommaso & Juan Diego Flórez Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s 2025-26 Season

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the operas and recitals for the new season. Premieres Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride” will get a new production by Dirk Schmeding. The cast will be headed by Franz Xaver Schlecht, Margaret Plummer, Slávka Zámečníková, Ivo Stanchev, Monika Bohinec, Pavol Breslik, Michael Laurenz, Peter Kellner, Matthäus Schmidlechner, Ilia Staple, and Alex Ilvakhin. Tomáš Hanus conducts. A second cast will {…}