Masters don’t just appear from nowhere – and to pave the way to stardom for potential masters, the MusikTheater an der Wien organises master classes for students. Our master classes are open to the public and you are cordially invited to come along to them.
09 NOVEMBER 2025, 12 PM – 6 PM
at the KAMMEROPER
Offene Masterclass #1
COMPOSITION
His works have titles like Nischenmusik mit Klopfgeistern, Butter und Fische, Schnulzen and fat finger error that hint at the unparalleled humour and topicality his music contains. Cool though he may be, this self-confessed opera fan is not afraid to show great emotions: his major opera Dogville (2023) is proof of this, as are his numerous stage works aimed at children and young people. In December 2025, the family opera Ich bin Vincent! und ich habe keine Angst receives its premiere at the MusikTheater an der Wien. Gordon Kampe, who studied under Hans-Joachim Hespos, Adriana Hölszky and Nicolaus A. Huber, has been Professor of Composition at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg and now comes to Vienna to work with students for the first time.
10 MAY 2026, 12 PM – 6 PM
at the KAMMEROPER
Offene Masterclass #2
Direction
His directing work is inspiring, enchanting – and polarising: Stefan Herheim is considered one of the foremost directors of modern times. In 2024, he received the Austrian Musical Theatre Award for the premiere (Das schlaue Füchslein) that began his directorship of the MusikTheater an der Wien. Since 2018 he has been Professor of Direction at the Operahøgskolen Oslo where he passes his knowledge and experience on to students. In a master class, he now works with singing students from our partner universities as well, allowing them to watch over his shoulder as he works.
