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Vienna State Opera: La Damnation de Faust - Hector Berlioz

La Damnation de Faust follows the tragic journey of a man searching for meaning in life.Disillusioned and isolated, Faust has lost all hope and contem...

  • Provider: Wiener Staatsoper
  • Duration: 2:30h
  • Intermission: 1 time à 30 minutes
  • Dress code: smart casual
  • Arrive: 15 minutes before start
  • Seats: 1709
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Language: French
  • Subtitles: Several languages
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La Damnation de Faust - Hector Berlioz

La Damnation de Faust follows the tragic journey of a man searching for meaning in life.

Disillusioned and isolated, Faust has lost all hope and contemplates ending his life. At his darkest moment, Mephistopheles appears, tempting him with promises of knowledge, pleasure, and unlimited possibilities. Together they embark on a surreal journey through a world of celebration, temptation, and illusion.

Faust soon falls deeply in love with the innocent Marguerite. Their romance is destroyed by Mephistopheles' manipulation, leaving Marguerite abandoned and condemned. Desperate to save her, Faust agrees to surrender his soul to the devil.

Believing he is riding to Marguerite's rescue, Faust is instead carried into the depths of hell, where he faces eternal damnation. Marguerite, redeemed through her purity, is welcomed into heaven, while Faust pays the ultimate price for his pact with Mephistopheles.

Essence
La Damnation de Faust is a powerful exploration of temptation, love, redemption, and the consequences of human ambition. Berlioz's visionary score blends dramatic intensity with breathtaking orchestral color, creating an unforgettable masterpiece that explores the eternal struggle between good and evil, despair and hope, damnation and salvation.

Composer: Hector Berlioz
Premiere: 1846, Paris
Style: Dramatic Legend in four parts

Libretto by Almire Gandonnière and Hector Berlioz
Based on Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Venue

Vienna State Opera: A Premier Venue for Opera and Ballet in Vienna's Heart

Situated in Vienna's central Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera stands as a pinnacle of global opera venues and a significant cultural symbol of Austria. It boasts a tradition of top-tier opera shows featuring global stars and a distinguished ballet company.

Opened in 1869, the opera house has become emblematic of musical brilliance and artistic mastery, showcasing a wide range of performances from classic operatic pieces to modern compositions. Each year, it hosts over 300 events, including famed operas like Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Verdi's "La Traviata," and Puccini's "Tosca."

The Vienna State Opera also houses the esteemed Vienna State Ballet, which is celebrated for its performances in both classical and modern dance. The annual Vienna Opera Ball, a significant and internationally recognized social gathering, is another highlight of the cultural calendar.

Capacity: 2,284 places (of which 1,709 are seating, 567 standing, 4 wheelchair, and 4 companion seats).

Programm

Marguerite    -    Eve-Maud Hubeaux
Faust    -    John Osborn
Méphistophélès    -    Christian Van Horn
Brander    -    Simonas Strazdas

Musikalische Leitung    -    Bertrand de Billy
Inszenierung    -    Lydia Steier
Bühne    -    Barbara Ehnes
Kostüme    -    Ursula Kudrna
Licht    -    Olaf Freese
Video    -    Chris Kondek
Choreografie & Regiemitarbeit    -    Tabatha McFadyen
Dramaturgie    -    Laura Berman
Kampfmeister    -    Ran Arthur Braun

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