Vienna State Opera House #2

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As you enter, you'll be amazed by the grandeur of the opera house. Next, you'll notice a treasure-like cultural heritage in the form of safety curtains. The overall color is golden, and it's so majestic that it might leave you in awe. Since 1998, the safety curtains have been utilized as a space for modern art exhibitions.

The stage, while bearing the marks of time, seamlessly blends with modern stage systems.

Curtain at Vienna State Opera House

Curtain at Vienna State Opera House

Vienna State Opera House Ceiling Chandelier

Vienna State Opera House Ceiling Chandelier

In the center of the auditorium ceiling, there is a dome-shaped structure with dazzling lighting. The central ceiling lighting, which was changed to crystal for safety reasons, is composed of 1,100 bulbs. It has a diameter of 7 meters and a height of 5 meters, weighing approximately 3 tons.

Upper Part of the Vienna State Opera House Proscenium

Upper Part of the Vienna State Opera House Proscenium

Upper Part of the Vienna State Opera House Proscenium Surroundings

Upper Part of the Vienna State Opera House Proscenium Surroundings

Side View of the Vienna State Opera House Proscenium

Side View of the Vienna State Opera House Proscenium

For architectural acoustic reasons, you can see the proscenium side walls covered with wood instead of concrete.

Vienna State Opera VIP Room

Vienna State Opera VIP Room

Vienna State Opera VIP Room

Vienna State Opera VIP Room

Vienna State Opera VIP Room

Vienna State Opera VIP Room

Vienna State Opera VIP Room

Vienna State Opera VIP Room

Vienna State Opera VVIP Room

Vienna State Opera VVIP Room

Originally, there were 2,881 seats, but after the reconstruction, it was reduced to approximately 2,282 seats, consisting of 1,709 regular seats, 567 standing seats, 4 disabled seats, and 4 companion seats.

During the New Year, they cover all the seats with a dance floor at stage level, turning both the stage and seats into a ballroom.

Vienna State Opera Orchestra Pit

Vienna State Opera Orchestra Pit

Vienna State Opera Orchestra Pit Infrastructure

Vienna State Opera Orchestra Pit Infrastructure

Vienna State Opera Orchestra Pit Infrastructure

Vienna State Opera Orchestra Pit Infrastructure

The orchestra pit area is approximately 123 square meters and can accommodate 110 musicians. When there are fewer musicians, the floor height can be adjusted for use as a front stage.

Vienna State Opera Proscenium Side Bottom View

Vienna State Opera Proscenium Side Bottom View

Vienna State Opera Orchestra Pit Stage Crew Space

Vienna State Opera Orchestra Pit Stage Crew Space

Vienna State Opera Corridor

Vienna State Opera Corridor

Vienna State Opera Auditorium

Vienna State Opera Auditorium

Vienna State Opera Main Stage Upper Part

Vienna State Opera Main Stage Upper Part

Vienna State Opera Main Stage Side Wall

Vienna State Opera Main Stage Side Wall

Vienna State Opera Main Stage Upper Ceiling View

Vienna State Opera Main Stage Upper Ceiling View

Vienna State Opera Mechanical Control Room

Vienna State Opera Mechanical Control Room

Vienna State Opera Stage Floor

Vienna State Opera Stage Floor

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