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Glitter, Waltzes and Celebrities: The Vienna Opera Ball 2025 as a Social Highlight
The Vienna State Opera was again transformed into a magnificent ballroom and offered over 5,000 guests a glittering ball night that lasted until the early morning hours. This year, the Vienna Opera Ball 2025 was dedicated to the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss, the “Waltz King”, and offered a glamorous mix of top-class artistic performances, celebrity guests, and festive elegance.
Among the 5,150 guests were numerous prominent personalities, including Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg. / Picture: © BMEIA Bundesministerium für Europa, Integration und Äußeres / Michael Gruber / Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0 DEED)
The evening traditionally began with the ceremonial opening by the Young Ladies' and Young Gentlemen's Committee. This year, a special innovation caused quite a stir: For the first time in the history of the Opera Ball, a same-sex debutante couple was part of the traditional polonaise, a sign of more inclusion and diversity on the social stage.
Under the musical direction of…
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