Just a few days before Christmas, the anticipation of the festivities mixes with the stress of preparations. Family and friends who may not have seen each other for a year finally meet again. Shared rituals with Christmas carols, tea and cookies await. But what is being cooked? Are all the presents ready? Will the family get-together be peaceful or tense? So that you can start the festive season in peace and quiet, we invite you to take a little time out in the balcony foyer of the Volksoper, where the Opera Studio has prepared a musical treat in advance. The members will present you with a selection of their favorite arias from opera and operetta and share personal stories about the traditions of their respective homelands. Because not everything is the same every year...

The Opera Studio of the Volksoper Wien is supported by Christian Zeller.