To launch the season, we would like to invite you to our big Opening Party on 21 September. From 1O a.m., a varied programme will begin in familiar – and unfamiliar – parts of the Opera House. Experience rehearsals with Ballet Director Christian Spuck and the Zurich Ballet, or attend the dress rehearsal of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. The Opening Party is also a première day: we will be presenting a new production of Bohuslav Martinů’s opera buffa Alexandre bis; for our youngest audiences we have put together an attractive programme, including the successful children’s piece, Hillary goes to the opera. What is more, you can take a fascinating look at our workshops and chat to our in-house staff.

You will find the exact programme at a later stage on our website and in our publications. Entry is free of charge; tickets will be issued for certain performances.

At the turn of the year, Zurich Opera House will set off an exceptional cultural and culinary firework display. Once you have got yourself into the mood for the evening at a drinks reception in the Hall of Mirrors, at a unique gala performance, Zurich Ballet and the Junior Ballet will present you with not only with a firework of a highlights of classical and modern ballet, but also pieces rehearsed especially for the evening. For example, the finale from Heinz Spoerli’s Midsummer Nights’ Dream can be heard once again. Following the performance, we will offer you a menu of several courses and champagne at midnight on the festively decorated Studio Stage before you enjoy the incomparable view of the traditional firework display over the lake from the balcony of the Opera House.

Or would you prefer to celebrate after the gala performance? Then book our unique New Year’s Eve party, including drinks, and celebrate with the dancers and a live DJ on the principal stage of the Opera House until the early hours of the morning.

Ballettgala

Tuesday, 31 December 2O13, 8 p.m.,
New Year’s Eve Dinner package: CHF 24O,
New Year’s Eve Party package: CHF 14O,

each in addition to the ticket for the performance

On 8 March 2O14, the Friends of Zurich Opera and Zurich Opera House invite you cordially to the 14th edition of the traditional Opera Ball. Dance into the early hours of the morning on the stage and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the richly decorated Opera House. As a dinner guest, a delicious gala dinner from the Hotel Baur au Lac awaits you before the Philharmonia Zurich, the debutantes and their partners officially open the Ball. Performances by Zurich Ballet and the International Opera Studio will offer further cultural highlights. Away from the principal stage, you can look forward to the Galeria Latina, the disco on the Studio Stage, the Champagne Lounge, and much more besides. All proceeds of the Ball will go towards financing a Zurich Opera House opera production.

Ball ticket incl. dinner and drinks: CHF 95O, Promenade ticket: CHF 29O, Saturday 8 March 2O14, 6 p.m.

Impressions Opera Ball 2O13