Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung Tickets

Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung Concert Tickets

Enjoy the glorious sounds of two of the world's most influential composers with Bluebeard's Castle and Erwartung tickets. Two composers destined to be major figures in a new era were about to emerge.

Arnold Schoenberg, a Viennese composer who was born in 1874, was reared in a culture that valued cosmopolitanism. Béla Bartók, a Hungarian composer who was born in a rural village in Transylvania in 1881. These two modernists helped define the 20th century's most prevalent musical style. Both, however, began their careers late as Romantics: Bartók's early piano works display the influence of Liszt; and Richard Strauss is apparent in Schoenberg's Transfigured Night, a string sextet composition. They reached the conclusion that the musical lexicon of the 19th century was exhausted, and new approaches were required, independently of one another.

That's when two short, individual operas resulted from their parallel creative paths: Schönberg's Erwartung, written in 1909, and Bartók's Bluebeard's Castle, composed the next year. Erwartung was described by Arnold Schoenberg as a dream or a moment of psychological trauma represented in slow motion. And with regard to Bluebeard’s Castle, can only be described the way librettist Bela Balazs put it, “Redemption can be achieved only through self-sacrificing love.” Robert Lepage is the mastermind behind blending these two very morbid operas together.

Get your Bluebeard's Castle and Erwartung tickets to see a prime example of what an opera can be. You will experience some of the most disturbing yet fascinating performances ever put forth on the stage. This opera is not for the faint of heart.

How much are Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung tickets?

Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung opera ticket prices will vary depending on which section your seats are located. On average, you can expect to pay $284.88 a ticket, but prepare to pay as high as $590.63 if you want a premium seat close to the stage.

Are Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung tickets still available?

Yes, there are 132 available for Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung’s next performance.

When is Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung performing?

Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung’s next live performance is taking place on April 25th, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Four Seasons Centre in Old Toronto, Toronto, ON.

How long is Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung?

Most live Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung productions are around 2.5 to 3.5 hours long, with one or two intermissions between acts.

What are the best seats to see Bluebeard's Castle & Erwartung live?

Opera seating choices rely on both financial capabilities and personal viewing preferences. Audience members should choose mid-to-front rows in the center orchestra for the ideal sound and view combination but those who want a grand panoramic perspective should opt for seats in the front mezzanine or balcony. People should choose seats in the middle orchestra or mezzanine for the best acoustic experience because opera houses have sound systems that transmit sound efficiently to these areas. The rear orchestra and balcony sections offer affordable seating choices at the expense of slightly reduced sound quality.