Who could resist hearing one of the world’s most beautiful voices up close, singing alone with a piano? Song recitals, especially of Lieder (song in German), used to be standard fare in concert-goers’ ...

The legendary German opera singer on why he's resurrecting Lieder, his love of Schubert, and the power of the voice ...

No dress code, no stiff atmosphere and no entry fees: Thousands flocked to a Viennese park Sunday as the Vienna State Opera opened its 2025-26 season with a star-studded open-air gala concert for the ...

VIENNA, Sept 8, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - No dress code, no stiff atmosphere and no entry fees: Thousands flocked to a Viennese park Sunday as the Vienna State Opera opened its 2025-26 season with a ...

The free, open-air concert was the state opera's latest effort to "open the house to all – especially new listeners", it said in a statement. Among the world-class singers performing were Latvian ...

The state opera said the free, open-air concert was part of efforts to 'open the house to all' - Copyright AFP WILLIAM WEST The state opera said the free, open-air ...