90th Birthday of the National Opera in Vilnius

At the turn of 2010/2011, there is a very special anniversary to celebrate in Lithuania’s capital: the National Opera of Vilnius is marking a milestone birthday, celebrated, among other things, with a gala concert on 31 December 2010. But it’s not only classical music fans who will enjoy the celebrations for the National Opera of Vilnius’s 90th birthday.

Numerous concerts and celebrations in honour of the National Opera of Vilnius

Alongside the New Year’s Eve gala concert on 31 December 2010, a series of other concerts and celebrations will be held in honour of Lithuania’s State Opera in Vilnius: on 30 December 2010, Verdi’s world-famous opera “La Traviata” will be performed in Vilnius. Fans of romantic New Year’s music can enjoy a concert at the “Piano Lt” concert hall on 31 December 2010, with performances at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The events marking the National Opera of Vilnius’s 90th birthday include not only classical music but also electronic music: a large New Year’s Eve party with DJs and electronic music will take place at the Theatre Arena on 31 December 2010.

A visit to the National Opera of Lithuania for the anniversary can be combined with a visit to the Christmas markets in Vilnius , which will remain open until 6 January 2011. There are ice rinks and many other attractions for visitors around Vilnius’s Christmas markets.

Anyone wishing to attend the celebrations for the National Opera in Vilnius’s 90th birthday can book tickets in advance for the various festivities and concerts. Affordable holiday apartments and hotels in Vilnius for a visit to the 90th birthday celebrations of Lithuania’s National Opera can be found among the listings at www.litauen-netz.de.