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Music Theater at the Wien Awarded Opera House of the Year

Das Musiktheater an der Wien wurde ausgezeichnet.
Das Musiktheater an der Wien wurde ausgezeichnet. ©APA/HARALD SCHNEIDER
On Thursday evening, the Musiktheater an der Wien in Athens was awarded Opera House of the Year at the International Opera Awards.

The jury honored the return of the historic venue after a two-year closure and extensive renovation with the award.

The Musiktheater an der Wien impressed in the 2024/25 season with a "bold and wide-ranging program" that encompassed more than four centuries of music history - from staged productions to operas in concert form to educational initiatives, according to the jury. The best director of the year was awarded to the German Claus Guth for his production of the opera "Salome" for the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian excelled in the best singer category.

International Opera Awards have been awarded annually since 2012

The International Opera Awards have been awarded annually since 2012 and are considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the opera world. They recognize outstanding achievements in numerous categories - including direction, stage design, singing, new production, and young talent promotion. The British entrepreneur Harry Hyman initiated the event. The winners are selected by a jury under the direction of the magazine "Opera".

(APA/Red)

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