WOW - i just got tickets for the opera in Vienna - now what do we wear?
Apr 16th, 2009, 09:15 AM
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WOW - i just got tickets for the opera in Vienna - now what do we wear?
hi folks,
Whilst planning our trip to Austria in June, more in hope than expectation, I applied for tickets for Aida at the Wiener Staatsoper, and today I got an e-mail saying we'd got them. so I find myself asking just that question that I have previously made fun of - what do we wear? as we are flying with Ryanair we are very restricted with weight, but being summer, I think that I can manage to pack some lightweight dressy trousers, top and shoes quite easily. what about DH - will blazer/smart jacket and linen trousers do?
it's an evening peformance and we are sitting in the stalls.
I'm sooo excited!
regards, ann
Whilst planning our trip to Austria in June, more in hope than expectation, I applied for tickets for Aida at the Wiener Staatsoper, and today I got an e-mail saying we'd got them. so I find myself asking just that question that I have previously made fun of - what do we wear? as we are flying with Ryanair we are very restricted with weight, but being summer, I think that I can manage to pack some lightweight dressy trousers, top and shoes quite easily. what about DH - will blazer/smart jacket and linen trousers do?
it's an evening peformance and we are sitting in the stalls.
I'm sooo excited!
regards, ann
Apr 16th, 2009, 09:38 AM
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I went to an evening performance of La Traviata at the Wiener Staatsoper last October and was seated in what would be called "orchestra" in the U.S. (8th row, center). I wore a dinner suit, but I saw people in every type of attire imaginable -- a woman in an evening gown (who looked over-dressed); men and women in pants, with and without a jacket; men in suits; women in skirts, suits or dresses. I think what you are proposing should be fine, especially since you will be there in summer.
Apr 16th, 2009, 09:50 AM
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I agree with Delaine -- every time I've attended an opera or a concert in Vienna, no matter what the venue, I've seen all sorts of attire. None of it was downright trampy or tasteless, but anything neat will do. You will be fine.
Apr 16th, 2009, 10:29 AM
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Annhig:
I was as giddy as you sound when I got my ticket on line in August 2007 for "Arabella" at the Staasopera in November of that year, while on a tour of Northern Europe. I had a front row box seat, stage right, and was totally enthralled the entire time by where I was, absolutely inhaling the atmosphere. During intermission I was entirely blown away by the offerings of canapes, sandwiches, espresso, champagne, petit fours. It was a truly wondrous evening. Oh, the opera itself was fantastic as well! Enjoy every moment!! Your dress ideas are right on.
I was as giddy as you sound when I got my ticket on line in August 2007 for "Arabella" at the Staasopera in November of that year, while on a tour of Northern Europe. I had a front row box seat, stage right, and was totally enthralled the entire time by where I was, absolutely inhaling the atmosphere. During intermission I was entirely blown away by the offerings of canapes, sandwiches, espresso, champagne, petit fours. It was a truly wondrous evening. Oh, the opera itself was fantastic as well! Enjoy every moment!! Your dress ideas are right on.
Apr 16th, 2009, 01:32 PM
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Annhig, I felt the same way a couple of years ago when I ( like Travelchat) bought a front row, box seat ticket at the Staasopera. It was such a fantastic experience, so beautiful a venue and wonderful music! I wore a black top and skirt with a purple pashmina, kept things very simple and felt my attire was appropriate.
But I saw a remarkable range of clothing, some very very casual (likely other travelers like me!) and several young women scattered among the audience in what looked like their prom dresses. I mean, these were some seriously pouffy outfits! They (and their escorts) looked a bit uncomfortable. But it was all part of the fun.
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful, wonderful time.
But I saw a remarkable range of clothing, some very very casual (likely other travelers like me!) and several young women scattered among the audience in what looked like their prom dresses. I mean, these were some seriously pouffy outfits! They (and their escorts) looked a bit uncomfortable. But it was all part of the fun.
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful, wonderful time.
Apr 16th, 2009, 02:28 PM
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hi everyone,
I'm really surprised to have got so many replies - there are obviously a lot of [closet] opera fans out there.
In fact we really only go when we're abroad - i love the opera houses and their atmosphere and glitter almost as much as the music. plus even at the price of the tickets at the Staatsoper, it's cheaper than covent garden, where the dearest tickets are a jaw dropping £200 each!!!
we're not in the nosebleeds [LOL] but in the front stalls, [row 13] - though the ticket prices might give DH a nose bleed if I told him.
travelchat - what were the catering arrangements exactly? I have read that you can order a sort of picnic for the interval, but your post implies that this is unnecessary. were the queues for the bar and food very long?
sacc - that sounds like a lovely outfit - would I could look so elegant. I suppose I've got 2 months or so for the diet!
thank you all for the responses and for not flaming me as I deserved - never again will I tease someone who starts a "what should I wear/pack?" thread.
regards, ann
I'm really surprised to have got so many replies - there are obviously a lot of [closet] opera fans out there.
In fact we really only go when we're abroad - i love the opera houses and their atmosphere and glitter almost as much as the music. plus even at the price of the tickets at the Staatsoper, it's cheaper than covent garden, where the dearest tickets are a jaw dropping £200 each!!!
we're not in the nosebleeds [LOL] but in the front stalls, [row 13] - though the ticket prices might give DH a nose bleed if I told him.
travelchat - what were the catering arrangements exactly? I have read that you can order a sort of picnic for the interval, but your post implies that this is unnecessary. were the queues for the bar and food very long?
sacc - that sounds like a lovely outfit - would I could look so elegant. I suppose I've got 2 months or so for the diet!
thank you all for the responses and for not flaming me as I deserved - never again will I tease someone who starts a "what should I wear/pack?" thread.
regards, ann
Apr 16th, 2009, 02:40 PM
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Hi ann,
I'll be attending an opera at the Vienna Staatsoper in 10 days. So I understand your excitment! One nice feature of the Staatsoper is that you get individual LED screens for the surtitles (like ROH), and there's a choice for English!
Since Staatsoper sell standing room tickets, those attendees tend to be more casually dressed.
I'll be attending an opera at the Vienna Staatsoper in 10 days. So I understand your excitment! One nice feature of the Staatsoper is that you get individual LED screens for the surtitles (like ROH), and there's a choice for English!
Since Staatsoper sell standing room tickets, those attendees tend to be more casually dressed.
Apr 16th, 2009, 02:48 PM
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hi yk,
that's good to know. although Aida is fairly familiar, and i am also doing Italian GCSE, [what a show -off!] it's always nice to know that we'll be able to resotr to the crib if necessary.
what are you going to see?
regards, ann
that's good to know. although Aida is fairly familiar, and i am also doing Italian GCSE, [what a show -off!] it's always nice to know that we'll be able to resotr to the crib if necessary.
what are you going to see?
regards, ann
Apr 16th, 2009, 03:23 PM
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Hi ann, on our trip to Vienna in 2006, we did attend a Vienna Philharmonic concert at Musikverein. I had to get up at 2 or 3am to buy the tickets... what we got were "tourist tickets" as they were chairs placed on the podium at the 2 back corners. The subscription concerts are sold out all the time, so I believe these tourist seats are the only ones one can buy. We also saw the Magic Flute at Staatsoper on that trip.
This time, apart from Manon and the ballet Romeo and Juliet, we will attend a concert at the Musikverein (standing room tix) but not by the Vienna Philaharmonic. It is a Mahler concert conducted by Barenboim with the Berlin Staatskapelle.
If you're in Vienna in mid-June, there are still a few concerts with the Vienna Philharmonic. From their website, you can call 1 week before the concert date to buy those "limited" tickets (aka tourist seats). At least you don't have to get up at 3am to do so.
This time, apart from Manon and the ballet Romeo and Juliet, we will attend a concert at the Musikverein (standing room tix) but not by the Vienna Philaharmonic. It is a Mahler concert conducted by Barenboim with the Berlin Staatskapelle.
If you're in Vienna in mid-June, there are still a few concerts with the Vienna Philharmonic. From their website, you can call 1 week before the concert date to buy those "limited" tickets (aka tourist seats). At least you don't have to get up at 3am to do so.
Apr 16th, 2009, 03:53 PM
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Hi Annhig,
Let me know if you can whether they still sell the last minute standing room only tickets. I saw two operas ( Magic Flute and La Boheme) in Vienna some years ago for peanuts. A bit tiring though you can lean on the rails in front of you.But if you are a starving student it's wonderful! Some of the standing room only areas were right behind those who had paid top dollar.
Let me know if you can whether they still sell the last minute standing room only tickets. I saw two operas ( Magic Flute and La Boheme) in Vienna some years ago for peanuts. A bit tiring though you can lean on the rails in front of you.But if you are a starving student it's wonderful! Some of the standing room only areas were right behind those who had paid top dollar.
Apr 16th, 2009, 04:04 PM
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hi yk,
I just looked at musikverein website, and so far as I could tell, you could buy tickets for the June concerts now in the usual way, online. at a price of course! the only one that woudl suit us is at 11am on sunday morning and I'm not thrilled with the programme, so I think we'll probably wait til we get there to see what else is available. after all, I do have my "treat" already arranged.
Kerry - according to my brand new Fodors "Vienna to Salzburg" guide [free 'cos I was quoted in the Prague guide, thanks Katie!] - [oops I was wrong, I must have read it somewhere else] you can still get these standing tickets on the day of the performance. the opera house web-site may help - www.staatsoper.at - there is an english version.
hope that helps,
regards, ann
I just looked at musikverein website, and so far as I could tell, you could buy tickets for the June concerts now in the usual way, online. at a price of course! the only one that woudl suit us is at 11am on sunday morning and I'm not thrilled with the programme, so I think we'll probably wait til we get there to see what else is available. after all, I do have my "treat" already arranged.
Kerry - according to my brand new Fodors "Vienna to Salzburg" guide [free 'cos I was quoted in the Prague guide, thanks Katie!] - [oops I was wrong, I must have read it somewhere else] you can still get these standing tickets on the day of the performance. the opera house web-site may help - www.staatsoper.at - there is an english version.
hope that helps,
regards, ann
Apr 16th, 2009, 04:19 PM
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Hi ann, when I click on the "Tickets: Wiener Philharmoniker" for one of the Sunday 11am concerts link, a new window opens up which is the Vienna Philharmonic website. And when I click on that specific sunday on the calendar, I get:
<i>Ticket Information: Limited number of tickets available on commission beginning one week before the concert by telephone 505 65 25 or at the Ticket Office of the Vienna Philharmonic, Kärntner Ring 12, 1010 Vienna</i>
If you're seeing something different, please let me know.
Regarding standing room tickets for Staatsoper, they are sold 80mins before the performance.
http://www.staatsoper.at/Content.Nod...rkauf/7573.php
<i>Ticket Information: Limited number of tickets available on commission beginning one week before the concert by telephone 505 65 25 or at the Ticket Office of the Vienna Philharmonic, Kärntner Ring 12, 1010 Vienna</i>
If you're seeing something different, please let me know.
Regarding standing room tickets for Staatsoper, they are sold 80mins before the performance.
http://www.staatsoper.at/Content.Nod...rkauf/7573.php
Apr 17th, 2009, 09:52 AM
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hi yk [again, cluck, cluck]
I ended up on a frame that has this as the web-address:
http://konzerthaus.at/programm/
that was after following any number of links, but I got there through the wiener philharmonia website and a frame that had a "kalendar" at the side. I agree, it's not easy, and surprisingly, mostly in german.
hope that helps - come back if it doesn't and we'll try again.
northie - I agree - i actually own an evening cape, but somehow I don't think that I OR DH wil be wearing it - to "Dracula" for words.
regards, ann
I ended up on a frame that has this as the web-address:
http://konzerthaus.at/programm/
that was after following any number of links, but I got there through the wiener philharmonia website and a frame that had a "kalendar" at the side. I agree, it's not easy, and surprisingly, mostly in german.
hope that helps - come back if it doesn't and we'll try again.
northie - I agree - i actually own an evening cape, but somehow I don't think that I OR DH wil be wearing it - to "Dracula" for words.
regards, ann
