What can i say other than wow! Not even words can express the feeling of being in one of the most oldest beautiful venues and embrace the most beautiful classical music accompanied with opera and ballet! This is a must try if you are going to visit Vienna! Mark who sold me the tickets near Stephansdom was really kind! I am so glad i have taken this opportunity to experience such a lovely performance and we all loved the interaction we had with the performers! Thank you so much!
This was a full packed performance with Opera, Ballads and amazing pieces by the performers. It was a right mix for novice audience like us who got to experience the complete package in an hour. It was something that even our 4 year old kid enjoyed. I would anyday recommend this experience to all
While wandering around Stephensplatz near the cathedral, you can’t possibly miss all of the people in their centuries past attire asking if you’d like to see a concert. After walking past several for more than a day, we talked about it. How can we really come to Vienna and not go to see some live classical music? Unlike most things, we did not do any research on this. We simply walked up to one of the many options and inquired and then purchased tickets. The building is beautiful and the room for this is lavishly done. It is not a large and traditional concert venue. You are sitting on standard chairs arranged in rows. I was pretty warm throughout the show and this was on a cool day in early August. A hot day in here could be fairly uncomfortable. The concert and the accompanied opera and ballet was absolutely fantastic. Proof you don’t need to go to a traditional concert hall for this – especially in Vienna. Several well-known and recognizable songs of course is a help to any experience. Very good quality all around and the performers did a wonderful job of making the whole performance entertaining as well. If you don’t have the time or availability to schedule months in advance to take in a high-end concert or show in Vienna, this is a great way to experience the history of Vienna through classical music, opera and ballet.
It was a wonderful time. All the classics performed. The singer’s voices were beautiful and dancers enjoyable to watch. And let’s not forget the musicians who were marvelous. Yes it is touristy but heck that’s what I am. If you just need a taste of music and some humor this is fine. If you’re a music snob find a different venue. I know my husband would have fallen asleep at a full opera or concert, he was humming along here.
This concert is difficult for me to review. The performance was quite good on all levels (orchestra, singers and dancers). However, the hall where the concert took place was on the third floor on a hot day in Vienna. The room was oppressively hot. There was obviously no air conditioning but also no fans or even a window to open. Most of the patrons were fanning themselves with the programs throughout the concert. I was a pool of sweat by concerts end. I don't know how the performers didn't collapse in the heat. Even though the performances were good I found myself just wanting the concert to end so I could get out of the sweat box that was the concert hall. Be aware of this if you are planning to go to it during the hot weather. This is why I rated this concert as average.