Allow us to take a brief historical look at the history of the opera ball, from state entertainment to social event. As late as 1869, Emperor Franz Joseph refused permission to hold dance parties in the beautiful Haus am Ring: modesty had to be maintained. Lugner is dancing here today.
All waltzes! With this by Johann Strauss Jr. With the following command, the master of ceremonies clears the dance floor at the Vienna State Opera. Almost exactly on the day that on February 9, 1956 at the first opera ball after the Second World War, on Thursday at the 66th opera ball the political leadership met the stars of the house, the debutants, Hollywood icons and ball beginners in front of the big state roller coaster. However, the waltz dream has a long tradition in the Danube Metropolis dating back to the 19th century – when paid star guests such as Priscilla Presley did not yet dance.
Source: Krone
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