Since the Opera Awards were established in 2012, MusikTheater an der Wien is the first Austrian opera house to receive this internationally renowned award. The Opera Awards are among the most important prizes in the world of opera – and the title "Opera House of the Year" once again underlines the relevance of our historic institution and its artistic team, which has won over audiences with its bold and forward-looking programme.

Our partners, sponsors and friends also rejoiced. Many took advantage of this special honour to congratulate us with kind words and express their appreciation for our work.

Our supporters contribute significantly to this success, and their pride and encouragement in our path mean a great deal to us. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the loyalty and trust of our friends and sponsors. We would also like to share the congratulations we have received with you, our valued audience. Rejoice and celebrate with us!

CEO Stephan Büttner / AGRANA

"We wholeheartedly congratulate the MusikTheater an der Wien on this special award. The fact that the theatre has been honoured as the best opera house also fills us, as its main sponsor, with great joy and pride. AGRANA has enjoyed a close partnership with the MusikTheater an der Wien for many years, based on a shared conviction that excellent musical theatre is an indispensable contribution to our cultural identity."

Daniela Grill /Kulturformat

"We are proud of our long-standing, trusting partnership with the MusikTheater an der Wien, which is characterised by mutual appreciation. Together, we share a passion for keeping the genre alive and making it accessible to future generations, and we value its high quality. We wish you continued success! Toi, Toi, Toi!"

Dominik Schulte /Schulte & Schönes

"As partners, we warmly congratulate MusikTheater an der Wien on this special award. The honour of being named Best Opera House confirms the courage, artistic vision and passion that define this institution. We are proud to be able to continue our cooperation and the design of the new terrace next spring, sharing our common goal of creating spaces for aesthetics, inspiration and beauty."

Johannes Kattus /Sektkellerei Kattus

"As a Viennese sparkling wine producer, it is a special honour for us to accompany the MusikTheater an der Wien as a partner. This institution stands for artistic excellence, the courage to innovate and an incomparable cultural tradition that extends far beyond Austria. The award for "Best Opera House" impressively confirms the path that the team has taken with great passion and quality. We are proud to be able to contribute and accompany our guests' stay with our sparkling wine."

Doris & Alexandre Delmas / Roche Bobois

"For many years, we have had a partnership with the MusikTheater an der Wien that combines art and design into a common expression. The theatre demonstrates with renewed vigour how bold and innovative musical theatre can be today. The award for "Best Opera House" confirms an artistic attitude that we have admired for many years and honours a team that works with passion and vision. For us, our collaboration is a dialogue between space, sound and ideas – a joint effort to think beyond the boundaries of the familiar. We are grateful to be part of this journey – a journey that transforms spaces, connects people and redefines artistic excellence."

Patrick Sonnleithner, CTO / Waagner-Biro Austria Stage Systems GmbH

"The MusikTheater an der Wien has been one of our most important customers for many years – both artistically and personally. We are therefore delighted to see it receive the award for Best Opera House. It recognises the great commitment and high quality of the daily work of the entire team at the MusikTheater an der Wien. We were privileged to provide technical support for the renovation and know how much care and expertise went into this success. We congratulate them warmly on this remarkable achievement and are proud to be part of this development."

Markus Raunig, Managing Director of Ottakringer Brewery

"As a long-standing partner of the MusikTheater an der Wien, Ottakringer Brewery is delighted about the international award for 'Opera House of the Year'. This award is the well-deserved confirmation of a courageous and ambitious path. Following its extensive renovation, the MusikTheater an der Wien now shines in new splendour, and not just in terms of its architecture. Its innovative programming breaks down genre boundaries and brings contemporary works to the stage. Every production is imbued with emotion and a love of storytelling and art in all its forms. The people who bring life and energy to the theatre are largely responsible for its success. The artistic director and management, the magnificent, perfectly coordinated team, the artists with their uncompromising standards of performance, the choirs, which not only perform at the highest level but also deliver convincing performances, and the orchestra with its versatility from classical to modern. Entertaining people and bringing them together in a cosy atmosphere is also at the heart of the Ottakringer brand. We are proud to have been a partner of the MusikTheater an der Wien for many years, enriching our home city as an international metropolis and constantly surprising us with new discoveries.