Shine and glamor: Viennese opera ball turns into a paradise backdrop!

Shine and glamor: Viennese opera ball turns into a paradise backdrop!

In the Vienna State Opera, preparations are in full swing for the upcoming opera ball, which celebrates its dress rehearsal on Wednesday evening. “The camelie lady” was already performed on Monday evening, but now the focus is on the conversion. Around 500 skilled workers and auxiliary workers have taken on the task of transforming the opera into a magnificent ball scenario from 50 different companies, primarily from Vienna and the surrounding area, such as ORF Vienna The rows of seats are covered with wooden panels, while new lodges and a shiny parquet floor are installed in the stage area.

This parquet floor is particularly the focus this year: "We used the time to sand the wood and let the floor shine in a brighter, more beautiful light," says Maryam Yeganehfar from the organization team. To decorate the ball, about 80 low loader transports are necessary for the delivery of materials. In addition, the floral decoration of the ball is upgraded with colorful flowers as well as fruit and vegetables. As Yeganehfar emphasizes, guests can also snack and take the flowers home with them. The dismantling work should go record -breaking quickly: In just 21 hours, the opera will be back to the venue before the traditional children's opera begins.

expensive pleasure

Of course, the pleasure on the opera ball has its price: an admission ticket costs 395 euros, including a donation of 35 euros to "Austria helps Austria". If you want more luxury, you can secure a stage lodge for 15,000 euros or a ranking box for 25,500 euros. The culinary delicacies are also not exactly cheap: couples from opera ball sausages follow around 16 euros, while a glass of sparkling wine costs 21 euros. Such prices are required to protect the shine and flair of the renowned ball.

The meaning of the opera ball cannot be underestimated. This event is not only a social highlight, but also a symbol of Austria's cultural wealth. Interestingly, this festival is connected to a commemorative coin, which was issued for reopening the Burgtheater and the opera. The extraordinary coin, which was shaped in 2005 and is worth 10 euros, shows an impressive design and is very popular with collectors, which is documented on Numista