Opera and Operetta Gala

What's it about?

Magical sounds and grand emotions Opera and Operetta Gala Camerata Sinfonica Austria with the Völkermarkt Opera Choir Tuesday, October 20, 2026 7:30 PM Congress Center Villach, Josef-Resch-Saal Dominik Am Zehnhoff-Söns Direction Simon Locher Lighting Design A guest performance with ProArtes Vienna 6:45 PM, Congress Center Villach, Introduction to the Opera Evening With lively moderation, an enthusiastic ensemble of outstanding soloists, the orchestra "Camerata Sinfonica Austria" under the direction of Davorin Mori, the "Völkermarkt Opera Choir" under the direction of Lukas Joham, and dancers from the "Ballett Zentrum" dance school under the direction of Elisa Miklauc, you will be transported into the fascinating world of opera and operetta. Look forward to virtuoso voices and a celebration of music with a "Best Of" from the world of opera and operetta, featuring classics such as "Brindisi" by Giuseppe Verdi, "Pa Pa Pa" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, or the unforgettable melodies from Franz Lehár's "The Merry Widow," Jacques Offenbach's "Can Can," and Emmerich Kálmán's "The Csárdás Princess." When the most beautiful arias, duets, and ensembles resound, stage and audience merge into a place of emotions. Passion and longing, humor and splendor - everything unites for an evening that celebrates all facets of musical theater. Soloists: Franziska Elkins, Kerstin Grotrian, Melanie Wurzer, Roman Pichler, Raimund Stangl, and Special Guest Iva Schell. A gala evening that touches both heart and senses.