Die Fledermaus
Music Theatre
4. Oct - 24. Oct 2025
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The Arnold Schoenberg Choir, founded in 1972 by its artistic director Erwin Ortner, is one of the most versatile and sought-after vocal ensembles in Austria. Its repertoire ranges from baroque music to the present day, with an emphasis on contemporary pieces. A particular focus is placed on a cappella literature as well as large-scale choral-orchestral works. Notable productions have included Schubert's "Fierrabras" (directed by Ruth Berghaus, conducted by Claudio Abbado, 1988, Wiener Festwochen), Janácek's "From the House of the Dead" (directed by Patrice Chéreau, conducted by Pierre Boulez, 2007, Wiener Festwochen), and Britten's opera "Peter Grimes" (directed by Christof Loy, conducted by Cornelius Meister, Theater an der Wien), which received the International Opera Award in 2016. In 2017, the Arnold Schoenberg Choir was named Opera Chorus of the Year at the International Opera Awards in London.
The Arnold Schoenberg Choir, founded in 1972 by its artistic director Erwin Ortner, is one of the most versatile and sought-after vocal ensembles in Austria. Its repertoire ranges from baroque music to the present day, with an emphasis on contemporary pieces. A particular focus is placed on a cappella literature as well as large-scale choral-orchestral works. Notable productions have included Schubert's "Fierrabras" (directed by Ruth Berghaus, conducted by Claudio Abbado, 1988, Wiener Festwochen), Janácek's "From the House of the Dead" (directed by Patrice Chéreau, conducted by Pierre Boulez, 2007, Wiener Festwochen), and Britten's opera "Peter Grimes" (directed by Christof Loy, conducted by Cornelius Meister, Theater an der Wien), which received the International Opera Award in 2016. In 2017, the Arnold Schoenberg Choir was named Opera Chorus of the Year at the International Opera Awards in London.
