Vienna Opera Ball
Why the state ball always causes a stir
Allow us to take a brief historical look at the history of the Opera Ball, from the state ball to the society ball. As late as 1869, Emperor Franz Joseph refused permission to hold dance parties in the magnificent building on the Ring: Modesty was to be preserved. Today, Lugner dances here.
All waltzes! With this command, coined by Johann Strauss Jr, the master of ceremonies clears the dance floor in the Vienna State Opera. Almost to the day, as on February 9, 1956 at the first Opera Ball after the Second World War, the political elite will meet with the stars of the house, debutantes, Hollywood icons and ball novices at the 66th Opera Ball on Thursday. However, the waltz dream in the Danube metropolis has a long tradition dating back to the 19th century - when no paid star guests such as Priscilla Presley danced.
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