Solokonzert Juan Diego Flórez

Cast:

singer: Juan Diego Flórez

At the now traditional recitals, you will experience internationally renowned singers not in the usual opera productions, but with specially compiled song and aria programs.

KS Juan Diego Flórez was born in Lima (Peru) and studied there and at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. He made his opera début in 1996 in Matilde di Shabran at the Rossini Festival in Pesaro. He is now one of the most popular singers in the world in his fach. Triumphs in recent years include Milan’s La Scala, New York’s Metropolitan Opera, London’s Royal Opera House Covent Garden, and musical capitals such as Paris, Florence, Bologna, Genoa, Turin, Rome, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid and the Salzburg Festival. Juan Diego Flórez has had an exclusive contract with Sony since 2001. Many of his recordings have won multiple awards. In 2011 Juan Diego Flórez founded the Sinfonía por el Perú, a social integration project, with the goal of promoting the artistic and personal development through music of children and young people at risk in his home country. He débuted at the Wiener Staatsoper in 1999 as Count Almaviva (»Il barbiere di Siviglia«), and roles since then include Rinuccio (»Gianni Schicchi«), Lindoro (»L’italiana in Algeri«), Arturo (»I puritani«), Elvino (»La sonnambula«), Tonio (»La Fille du régiment«), Ernesto (»Don Pasquale«), Nemorino (»L’elisir d’amore«), Roméo (»Roméo et Juliette«), Edgardo (»Lucia di Lammermoor«), Des Grieux (»Manon«) and the Duke of Mantua (»Rigoletto«).

Place

Vienna State Opera – World-Renowned Stage for Opera and Ballet in the Heart of Vienna

The Vienna State Opera is one of the world's leading opera houses and a cultural landmark of Austria. Located prominently in the heart of Vienna, along the famous Ringstrasse, it offers outstanding opera productions featuring international stars and a renowned ballet ensemble.

Since its grand opening in 1869, the Vienna State Opera has been synonymous with musical excellence, artistic perfection, and an extensive repertoire ranging from operatic classics to contemporary works. Each season, it stages more than 300 performances, including world-famous operas such as Mozart’s "The Magic Flute", Verdi’s "La Traviata", and Puccini’s "Tosca".

Alongside its acclaimed opera productions, the Vienna State Opera is also home to the celebrated Vienna State Ballet, renowned for both classical and contemporary dance performances. The annual Vienna Opera Ball is a prestigious social event with international prominence.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• Lines U1, U2, U4 – Karlsplatz station, direct access

Tram:

• Lines 1, 2, D, 62, 71 – Oper/Karlsplatz stop

Bus:

• Line 59A – Oper stop

Its central location on Vienna’s Ringstrasse ensures convenient and easy access.

Vienna State Opera – A Symbol of Viennese Culture and Musical Excellence

As one of the world's premier opera houses, the Vienna State Opera is an essential destination for opera enthusiasts, music lovers, and visitors seeking to experience the cultural heart of Vienna.