In Just 30 Hours: Vienna State Opera Becomes the Most Beautiful Ballroom in the World
The preparations for the 67th Vienna Opera Ball on Thursday are in their final phase: Since Tuesday morning, 500 workers have been transforming the opera into the most beautiful ballroom in the world in just 30 hours. Incidentally, the dismantling takes only 21 hours. For the transformation, the parquet is the first to be set up inside the opera.
Preparations for Opera Ball at Vienna State Opera Underway
For this, 170 plates, each two square meters in size, must be laid for the event, and the slope of the auditorium is compensated with a scaffold. At the same time, the stage boxes are being constructed.
According to the State Opera, the total contract volume for the construction and conversion work amounts to around 1.5 million euros. The work is awarded to 50 different companies.
Lavish Floral Decorations with Fruits and Vegetables
This year, there was a small change in the tightly scheduled sequence of work. Since the floral decorations are also adorned with fruits and vegetables this time, they must be set up as close to the event as possible to avoid being exposed to the warm temperatures in the opera for too long. The 171 flower arrangements and 480 floral displays are quite something: The mix of ranunculus, delphinium, tulips, roses, irises, anemones, poppies, and hyacinths is enriched with grapes, artichokes, pomegranates, and citrus fruits. "Everything is very fresh," said designer Maryam Yeganehfar.
52,600 Glasses Ready for Opera Ball Guests
The catering for the guests is also lavish: For the 5,150 visitors, around 52,600 glasses, 9,200 pieces of cutlery, and 1,000 champagne coolers are ready. The catering staff will then include 320 people in the evening. New this year is the "Steirereck & Friends," whose menu includes "Naughty Punch Cake with Radishes and Purple Potatoes" or "Steirereck Blood Sausage Bread with Spicy Cabbage."
(APA/Red)
This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here.