Opera summer in Vienna: Joji Hattori presented La Traviata!

Opera summer in Vienna: Joji Hattori presented La Traviata!

The anticipation for the Viennese opera summer increases, because on July 1, 2025 the premiere of "La Traviata" is celebrated in the Opernarena am Heumarkt . Under the artistic direction of Joji Hattori, a respected restaurateur and former musician, this staging will represent a unique experience for opera lovers and newcomers alike.

HATTORI, who is known as the head of the popular Shiki restaurant, brings a breath of fresh air to the Viennese cultural scene. Together with his wife Sabine and her seven -year -old son, he lives in Döbling. His passion for music remains unbroken, even if he has left his career as a musician and conductor behind to devote himself to the gastronomy. This decision, as Hattori told, was associated with the desire to redefine his personal happiness.

creative staging "La Traviata"

From July 1st to 19th, a total of 12 performances of the famous work by Giuseppe Verdi will take place. A special highlight of the staging is the use of Karl Markovics, who acts as the spirit of the composer in the play and tells the background story of Violetta, a Courtesan. This innovative combination of music and narrative is intended to ensure that the opera will be more understandable for everyone, even for those who normally do not go to the theater.

HATTORI uses its level of awareness to win international opera stars and talented artists: inside for the festival. He is supported by Dominik on the Zenhoff-Söns, who acts as a director. The open stage, designed by Manfred Waba, offers an impressive backdrop for the open-air spectacle that is supposed to attract about 24,000 visitors.

a holistic happiness

Both joji and Sabine Hattori invest a lot in the concept of the opera summer. Sabine, who works as a holistic doctor, recognizes the connection between enjoyment, music and health and promotes the positive response to this cultural initiative. Together they dream of a future with an adult child and a less working man.

In addition to the opera summer, Vienna offers numerous cultural experiences, including the fascinating Demonstrations of the Lipizzaner in the winter rides of the Hofburg. These events, see the "Ballet of the White Stallions", underline the rich cultural tradition of the city and are another example of Vienna's commitment in art.

With a clear goal in mind, Joji Hattori does everything possible to make the Viennese opera summer a success, combining Verdi's spirit with modern flair. "La Traviata" will cause a stir in the opera arena on the Heumarkt from July 1st and is a must for everyone interested in culture.