But on the way to find Mozart, you'll almost unavoidably waltz through The Sound of Music. The iconic movie was filmed in ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the landmark Secession Building, just a short walk from the Vienna State Opera. Head down to the basement to see Klimt's amazing "Beethoven Frieze," while ...

The Vienna State Opera also expressed joy over the win. “From the Magic Flute to winning the Song Contest is somehow a story that can only take place in Austria,” opera director Bogdan Roscic ...

The Vienna State Opera hosts 350 performances each season ... making it the tallest church in Austria and one of the most recognizable sights in Vienna. Visiting the main entrance is free ...

The Vienna State Opera also expressed joy over the win. “From the Magic Flute to winning the Song Contest is somehow a story that can only take place in Austria,” opera director Bogdan Roscic ...

was Austria’s third Eurovision winner, and the first since bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst in 2014. The 24-year-old countertenor, who sings at the Vienna State Opera, has called Wurst a mentor.

The Vienna State Opera’s search for a director has become a politically fraught process since Alfred Gusenbauer, the new chancellor of Austria, muddied the waters.