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Vienna State Opera: The Knight of the Rose - Richard Strauss

Der Rosenkavalier is a touching and elegant story of love, selflessness, and the passage of time, set in 18th-century Vienna.The young Count Octavian ...

  • Provider: Wiener Staatsoper
  • Duration: 4:00h
  • Intermission: 2 times à 25 minutes
  • Dress code: smart casual
  • Arrive: 15 minutes before start
  • Seats: 1709
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Language : German
  • Subtitles: Several languages
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The Knight of the Rose - Richard Strauss

Der Rosenkavalier is a touching and elegant story of love, selflessness, and the passage of time, set in 18th-century Vienna.

The young Count Octavian is deeply in love with the older Marschallin, a noblewoman who quietly realizes that time will eventually separate them. When her boorish cousin, Baron Ochs, asks Octavian to present a silver rose to his future bride, Sophie, as part of the traditional engagement ceremony, fate takes an unexpected turn.

The moment Octavian and Sophie meet, they fall instantly in love. Determined to escape the unwanted marriage to Baron Ochs, they join forces with the Marschallin to outwit him through a series of clever disguises and humorous intrigues.

In the opera's unforgettable final scene, the Marschallin gracefully accepts that Octavian's future lies with Sophie. Setting aside her own happiness, she blesses the young couple, allowing them to begin a new life together.

Essence
Der Rosenkavalier is one of Richard Strauss's most beloved operas, combining romance, wit, nostalgia, and exquisite lyricism. Beneath its sparkling comedy lies a deeply human reflection on love, maturity, generosity, and the bittersweet acceptance of life's inevitable changes, crowned by one of the most beautiful finales in all opera.

Composer: Richard Strauss
Libretto: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Premiere: 1911, Dresden
Style: Comic opera in three acts
Text: Hugo von Hofmannsthal

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

Feldmarschallin    -    Malin Byström
Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau    -    Martin Summer
Octavian    -    Angela Brower
Herr von Faninal    -    Clemens Unterreiner
Sophie    -    Nikola Hillebrand
Ein Sänger    -    Kang Wang

Musikalische Leitung    -    Sebastian Weigle
Inszenierung    -    Otto Schenk
Bühne    -    Rudolf Heinrich
Kostüme    -    Erni Kniepert

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