The focus: Volksoper announces exciting season 2025!

The focus: Volksoper announces exciting season 2025!

In the coming season 2025/26, the Volksoper in Vienna will present a multifaceted program that may inspire opera lovers. The first premiere takes place on September 14, 2025 and shows Mozart's famous "The Magic Flute". Under the musical direction of Ben Glassberg and the direction of Lotte de Beer, well -known artists such as Stefan Cerny and Rebecca Nelsen are waiting for the audience. With this performance, the Volksoper combines tradition and innovation in a timeless masterpiece.

After the "Magic Flute", the premiere of "Killing Carmen" follows on October 1, which the audience can turn to. The opera based on the classic history of Bizet is created by Nils Strunk and Lukas Schrenk, with a line -up that includes Katia Ledoux and Anton Zetterholm. Another trade fair for the coming months is Strauß '"one night in Venice", whose premiere on October 25 will be under the direction of Alexander Joel and the direction of Nina Spijkers.

A look at the premieres and rock musicals

A special highlight of the season will be the premiere of Martina Eisenreich's “Aschenbrödel's dream” on November 29. This fairytale operetta is based on the classic bouquet melodies and promises special sound worlds with the direction of Axel Ranisch and conductor Leslie Suganandarajah. Last but not least, the rock musical "Spring Awakening" transforms the Volksoper, whose premiere for February 21, 2026 is planned.

In addition, the audience is involved in Gilbert & Sullivan’s "The Pirates of Penzance" on March 27, 2026, whereby the direction of Chloe Rooke and Spymonkey is being directed. The casts are noteworthy as crossdressing pirates, including Katia Ledoux and Julia Edtmeier. The performance promises both humor and high -class musical performances.

more highlights in the schedule

The ideas continue with Lehár's "Der Zarewitsch" on April 13, followed by Mozart's "Titus" on May 8, which will be produced as the production of the opera studio in the Muth. Another important event will be the French/German performance of Offenbach's "Hoffmann's stories" on June 7, which is conducted by Ben Glassberg. In addition, the "bat - Pride Edition" will send a sign of diversity and inclusion on June 9th.

Furthermore, other important events in the music scene, such as the announcement of the singing competition at the State Theater Meiningen, will also come, which will start from April 28, 2025 and attracts with a public audition on May 1st. We also have to point out the significant changes in the theater landscape, such as the new artistic direction in Linz and the new role of Kazuki Yamada as chief conductor of the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin from the 2026/27 season.

The platform of the Austrian National Library, which has digitized over 12 million objects, also represents a valuable resource for cultural diversity and heritage. The upcoming premieres and the wealth of the program show that the opera culture is alive and versatile.

For further details on the game plan of the Volksoper, visit Volksoper Vienna .