The Seven Deadly Sins / Gianni Schicchi

The Seven Deadly Sins / Gianni Schicchi at Volksoper Wien

With “The Seven Deadly Sins / Gianni Schicchi”, Volksoper Wien presents an extraordinary double bill that combines sharp social satire, dark humour, and outstanding musical brilliance. Two very different works, two contrasting musical worlds – yet both united by the same themes: greed, morality, and human failure.

In “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, two sisters from Louisiana are sent by their family on a journey across the United States to earn money for a house. Their mission becomes a moral test, as they are expected to achieve financial success while avoiding the seven deadly sins. The result is a clever and musically captivating satire on conformity, ambition, and bourgeois values.

In “Gianni Schicchi” by Giacomo Puccini, the greedy relatives of the wealthy Buoso Donati gather in Florence after his death, only to discover that he has left his fortune to a monastery. In desperation, they turn to the cunning Gianni Schicchi, who impersonates the deceased and dictates a new will – only to leave the most valuable part of the inheritance, Buoso’s house, to himself. What follows is a fast-paced and brilliantly comic opera full of wit, intrigue, and unexpected twists.

Together, these two works create a compelling evening of theatre that explores the comedy of human weakness with irony, energy, and musical richness. While Puccini delights with a lively and melodic score inspired by popular song, Weill draws on jazz, dance rhythms, waltz, and tarantella to create a strikingly different sound world. Combined in one evening, they offer a powerful and entertaining exploration of human nature.

At Volksoper Wien, audiences can look forward to a theatrical experience full of satire, pace, and musical sophistication. Performed in German and Italian with German and English surtitles, this double bill promises a truly distinctive night at the opera.

Secure your tickets now for The Seven Deadly Sins / Gianni Schicchi at Volksoper Wien and enjoy an exceptional double bill full of humour, drama, and musical brilliance. Book your tickets now

Place

Volksoper Vienna – A Musical Theater of Tradition, Diversity, and Joy

The Volksoper Vienna is one of Austria’s leading opera houses and an essential part of Vienna’s vibrant cultural scene. Renowned for its diverse program, which includes opera, operetta, musicals, and ballet, it provides high-quality entertainment appealing to audiences of all ages.

Since its opening in 1898, the Volksoper has delighted visitors with charming productions, outstanding artists, and a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Among the classics regularly performed are world-famous operettas such as Johann Strauss’s "Die Fledermaus" or Franz Lehár’s "The Merry Widow," along with renowned operas, musicals, and contemporary performances.

The Volksoper is celebrated for its lively atmosphere and audience-friendly performances, focusing equally on entertainment and musical excellence.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• U6 Station Währinger Straße – Volksoper – direct access

• Lines 40, 41, 42 (Währinger Straße/Volksoper stop) – directly in front of the venue

• Line 40A (Währinger Straße/Volksoper stop)