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TokyoDer Rosenkavalier

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Strauss R.: Der Rosenkavalier
Philippe Jordan; Otto Schenk; Vienna State Opera; Rudolf Heinrich; Erni Kniepert; Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera; Chorus of the Vienna State Opera

ViennaPelléas et Mélisande

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Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande
Alain Altinoglu; Marco Arturo Marelli; Vienna State Opera; Dagmar Niefind; Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera

ViennaDon Giovanni

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Mozart: Don Giovanni
Christoph Koncz; Barrie Kosky; Vienna State Opera; Katrin Lea Tag; Franck Evin; Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera
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Stikhina, Tézier and Tetelman outstanding in classic Vienna Tosca

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It may be on its 663rd outing, but Margarethe Wallmann's Tosca is a classic for a reason, as proved in this outstanding performance at the Wiener Staatsoper. 
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Lise auf Naxos: Davidsen makes a triumphant return to Ariadne

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Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to Sven-Eric Bechtolf's lean but polished production with an outstanding cast, outstandingly conducted. 
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Kunde leads Wiener Staatsoper’s shattering Billy Budd

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At 70 years old, American tenor Gregory Kunde makes a magnificent role debut as Captain Vere, with a strong ensemble of singers, chorus, and orchestra in Willy Decker's effective production.
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ViennaPelléas et Mélisande

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Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande
Alain Altinoglu; Marco Arturo Marelli; Vienna State Opera; Dagmar Niefind; Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera

ViennaDie Fledermaus

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Strauss II: Die Fledermaus
Markus Poschner; Otto Schenk; Vienna State Opera; Günther Schneider-Siemssen; Milena Canonero; Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera; Concert Association Vienna State Opera Chorus
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Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II in Vienna

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Take a guided tour in 3/4 time through Vienna as Mark and Elisabeth visit some of the key Strauss locations in the city. 

Elena Stikhina on Salzburg, Tosca and the reality of life as a singer

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Soprano Elena Stikhina is in demand at the world's major opera houses. Isabella Steppan meets her in Salzburg to discuss the role of Tosca – which she is currently singing in Amsterdam and Vienna – and the reality of life as an opera singer.

Taking another fearless leap: Sonya Yoncheva

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“I don't fear anything!” Sonya Yoncheva discusses her career, from leaping from the Castel Sant’Angelo as Tosca to preparing a new Iolanta in Vienna, and setting up her own production company.