The Opera Lovers Destination

The origin of the Vienna Opera goes back to theEduard van der Nüll built the State Opera
beginning of the 18th century. It is the oldestHouse from 1861 to 1869.
theatrical institution with an unbroken record ofThe Vienna Opera House has a world-wide
performing in the German-speaking world,. Astanding for its first-class opera performances and
number of new operas were performed in Viennais also known because of the Vienna Philharmonic
during the 47-year-long reign of Emperor LeopoldOrchestra. A night at the State Opera is one of
I, who was a composer as well a ruler.the most impressive events any visitor to Vienna
With a handwritten letter to the Minister of thecan experience.
Interior dated 20 December 1857, the 27-year-oldThe building itself closely resembles Italian
Emperor Franz Josef confirmed his alreadyRenaissance, as this epoch was immensely
discussed decision to expand the city of Viennaimportant for art and music. The first operas
and for the construction of public buildings. Manywere written and performed in Italy during the
participants in the international contest announced16th century. The loggia towards Ring Boulevard
on 30 January 1858 for the expansion of theaims to emphasize the house's openness to the
inner city of Vienna planned the new opera housepublic. It is adorned with a precious cycle
to be near the Kärntnertore, thus close byrepresenting the Mozart's 'Magic Flute' and other
the theatre it was to replace, which indicates afamous operas accomplished by painter Moritz
strong tradition of opera-awareness.von Schwind. Numerous statues and figurative
It was especially tragic that criticism of theembellishments at the inside and outside of Vienna
building, which started in the autumn of 1868, onlyopera underline the festive character of the
came to an end after the untimely deaths of thehouse.
two architects. The style was criticized. In 1861The Vienna State Opera is one of the first opera
the opera house had been started in a romanticaddresses in the world - offering great diversity
concept, which however, at the latest in 1865 hadat the highest level. The program of this
been replaced by the monumental conceptions ofrenowned opera house changes daily and
the strict style of historicism.presents 50 opera and 15 ballets on 300 days of
Following the destructions of the opera house onthe year.
12 March 1945 due to the effects of war, aOnce a year, the stage and orchestra stalls of
completely different opinion emerged during thethe Vienna State Opera turn into a giant dance
lengthy discussions on the reconstruction. Therefloor - for the Vienna Opera Ball. More than a
was no doubt that the facade should be restored,hundred debutante couples in long evening dress
whereas a faithful restoration of the interior gaveand tailcoats open the ball in the presence of the
rise to differences. The reopening of the operaAustrian Federal President; once more, one can
house was celebrated on 5 November 1955.feel the ambiance of the Vienna of the great Ring
Vienna Opera House is situated in the first districtBoulevard era.
of Vienna at the southern end of theAnil Gupta recommends that you visit vienna
Kärntnerstrasse. August von Sicardsburg andhotels for more information.