Il Trittico

Il tabarro is a gloomy marital drama set in the milieu of Parisian boatmen on the Seine: Grief for their deceased child stands between the couple Michele and Giorgetta, Giorgetta's affair with the worker Luigi ends in tragedy.

Suor Angelica, the “sentimental“ story for which Giovacchino Forzano wrote the libretto, tells of the suffering of the eponymous nun, who draws her vitality from the memory of her son - the result of the “misstep“ that brought her to this place - until she is robbed of this support.

For the comic third part, Gianni Schicchi, Forzano again adapted a short episode from Dante's Inferno: In order to obtain the inheritance of the rich Florentine Buoso Donati, his relatives instruct Gianni Schicchi to take his place and - as a supposedly dying man - dictate a will in their favor.

program

Il Trittico
Giacomo Puccini
Text Giuseppe Adami & Giovacchino Forzano
nach Didier Gold & Dante Alighieri

Place

Vienna State Opera – World-Renowned Stage for Opera and Ballet in the Heart of Vienna

The Vienna State Opera is one of the world's leading opera houses and a cultural landmark of Austria. Located prominently in the heart of Vienna, along the famous Ringstrasse, it offers outstanding opera productions featuring international stars and a renowned ballet ensemble.

Since its grand opening in 1869, the Vienna State Opera has been synonymous with musical excellence, artistic perfection, and an extensive repertoire ranging from operatic classics to contemporary works. Each season, it stages more than 300 performances, including world-famous operas such as Mozart’s "The Magic Flute", Verdi’s "La Traviata", and Puccini’s "Tosca".

Alongside its acclaimed opera productions, the Vienna State Opera is also home to the celebrated Vienna State Ballet, renowned for both classical and contemporary dance performances. The annual Vienna Opera Ball is a prestigious social event with international prominence.

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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