PARSIFAL - Richard Wagner

Experience Richard Wagner's spiritual masterpiece “Parsifal“ at the Vienna State Opera!

Immerse yourself in the world of the Holy Grail and the knights who protect it. In “Parsifal“, a stage festival play in three acts, the men's association of the Grail Knights threatens to collapse. The magician Klingsor and the seductive Kundry lead the knights into temptation and to their fall. Only Parsifal, a pure fool, can heal the Grail King Amfortas of his incurable wound and bring back the holy spear. Director Kirill Serebrennikov stages the story as a poetic journey of memory that blends past and present. Wagner's rich musical motifs, reminiscent of chorales and rulers' fanfares, accompany the hero's inner and outer journey.

Secure your tickets now for “Parsifal“, an opera that deals with the deep questions of guilt, redemption and human purity in impressive musical and scenic form!

program

Parsifal
Musik: Richard Wagner
Text: Richard Wagner
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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.

Vienna State Opera – A Symbol of Viennese Culture and Musical Excellence

As one of the world's premier opera houses, the Vienna State Opera is an essential destination for opera enthusiasts, music lovers, and visitors seeking to experience the cultural heart of Vienna.