Among the dozens of works by Beethoven, there is only one opera: Fidelio, the tale of how Leonore rescues her husband from a Spanish prison. As part of the Beethoven … [Read more...] about Fidelio and Christoph Waltz
Vienna opera
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What should you wear to the opera?
Should you dress like Cinderella (or her Prince) if you've seats or standing tickets for one of Vienna's opera houses? The short answer is you can, but you don't have … [Read more...] about What should you wear to the opera?
How can I buy cheap opera tickets?
It was Molière who said, "Of all the noises known to man, opera is the most expensive". Turns out our French playwright was wrong. At least in Vienna. If you thought a … [Read more...] about How can I buy cheap opera tickets?