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Der Rosenkavalier - Richard Strauss
09.05.2026 - 18.05.2026 | Wiener Staatsoper
Experience Richard Strauss' “Der Rosenkavalier“ in a timeless production at the Vienna State Opera!
Immerse yourself in the opulent world of “Der Rosenkavalier“, a musical comedy in three acts that explores the winding paths of love, age and social change. The story begins with the Marschallin and her young lover Octavian, followed by the turbulent involvement with Baron Ochs and the young Sophie. Combining the elegance of Rococo with the spirit of Art Nouveau, the opera is characterized by a mixture of parlando, lyrical solos and waltzes that characterize the different musical “spheres“ of the characters. Experience a production that masterfully brings Strauss' and Hofmannsthal's profound music and lyrics to the stage, supported by the direction of Otto Schenk and the sets by Rudolf Heinrich.
Get your tickets now for “Der Rosenkavalier”, an opera that celebrates and critically questions the pure beauty of life!
program
Der Rosenkavalier
Musik: Richard Strauss
Text: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Komödie für Musik in drei Akten
Place
Vienna State Opera – World-Renowned Stage for Opera and Ballet in the Heart of Vienna
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Getting There by Public Transport
Subway:
- Lines U1, U2, U4 – Karlsplatz station, direct access
Tram:
- Lines 1, 2, D, 62, 71 – Oper/Karlsplatz stop
Bus:
- Line 59A – Oper stop
Its central location on Vienna’s Ringstrasse ensures convenient and easy access.
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Dates May 2026
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