About the Matinee
The introductory matinees before opera premieres, hosted by State Opera Director Bogdan Roščić, have become a big hit with audiences in recent years. In around 90 minutes, the current new production is presented, there are discussions with the artists of the premiere and musical contributions. Opera newcomers in particular can gain an insight into a production and get to know the respective work and the Staatsoper production in advance on a Sunday morning. This time it is Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece Il trittico, consisting of the three operas Il tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, which has not been performed as a trilogy in the Haus am Ring for more than 40 years. Bogdan Roščić will be joined on the podium by music director Philippe Jordan, director Tatjana Gürbaca, Eleonora Buratto, Ambrogio Maestri, Serena Sáenz and Bogdan Volkov.
The introductory matinee is free of charge for subscribers, newsletter recipients, the U27 audience and members of the Official Circle of Friends of the Vienna State Opera.