Vienna Opera Summer 2025: Students conquer the stage with La Traviata!

Vienna Opera Summer 2025: Students conquer the stage with La Traviata!

In the Austrian capital Vienna, an exciting project ensures that pupils can experience the exciting world of the opera up close. The Wiener Opernsommer offers a new educational format in the Opera Arena on Heumarkt, which is particularly evident this year on Giuseppe Verdis "La" Traviata ”focused. This should not only be enthusiastic about classical music, they also get the chance to sniff the stage air and look behind the scenes.

The “Discover Opera” project under the direction of the music broker Esther Planton gives school classes access to samples, workshop management and exclusive events with artists. The focus is particularly on middle schools and high schools. "We bring classical music into the classroom and invite the students to deal with it interactively," explains Planton.

opera highlight and workshops

From July 1st to 19th, 2025, the Vienna Heumarkt becomes the scene of twelve performances of the "La Traviata". As OTS Condigat from Joji Hattori will perform. The impressive open -air stage, designed by Manfred Waba, offers the audience an optimal view and a close -up music experience.

In anticipation of the colorful performances, the Viennese lake town opens its doors to the trial stage from June 2 to 5, 2023. Here, pupils can watch live with a dress rehearsal from "La Traviata", which as a special highlight also enables a backstage lead and a personal exchange with the artists. "This is a great opportunity to experience the emotions and passion of the opera up close," continued Planton.

Music mediation retired

In order to further promote access to classical music, innovative projects such as "Beethoven Reloaded" are also at the start. It is a concept that conveys classical music in schools and focuses on the taste of the students. This project is organized by Katharina Sellheim , which offers a wide variety of workshops with her team. With an interactive approach, students should learn that behind the great composers such as Beethoven or Mozart are often ordinary people who incorporate their stories and emotions into the music.

The overall package at the Viennese opera summer also has discounts for pupils, students and people with disabilities. Tickets are already available online and start at a price of 49 euros. A gastronomic offer ceremoniously rounds off the opera evening.

Overall, the Viennese opera summer 2025 is an unforgettable experience for young and old. Further information on the events and registration options can be found on the website Opernsommer.at . Be there and discover the fascinating world of opera!