The famous vampire researcher Professor Abronsius and his apprentice, the timid young scientist Alfred, are on an expedition to Transylvania. At a somewhat uncanny tavern, they discover a huge amount of garlic – for the professor, an unmistakable sign of vampires. Meanwhile, Alfred falls head over heels in love with Sarah, the beautiful daughter of the Jewish inn keepers Chagal and Rebecca. When Sarah suddenly disappears, Alfred and Professor Abronsius set out for Count of Krolock’s castle – the professor because he wants to disclose the secret of the vampires, and Alfred in order to save Sarah! The fearless adventurers encounter the lord of the castle, his son Herbert, the hunchbacked servant Koukol, and finally Chagal, who has become a vampire as well in the meantime. From a distance, they hear Sarah practice a song she will be singing at her glamorous appearance at Krolock’s castle. Count of Krolock is giving the great annual ball, and the entire vampire kinsfolk are rising from their graves. The mortals abduct Sarah, the charming prey of the creatures of the night. It looks as if they have successfully overcome the adventure – but they are about to face an unexpected twist of events ...

Since the establishment of the Schoenbrunn Palace Concerts, the daily performances of the Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra play an essential role in Vienna's cultural and musical life. At the Orangery Schoenbrunn, a place rich in tradition, the Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra and the Schoenbrunn Chamber Ensemble perform the most beautiful tunes of the classic composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss. In the first part, you will listen to some of the most marvelous overtures, arias and duets from the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. "Le Nozze di Figaro", "Die Zauberflöte" and "Don Giovanni" to name a few. The most popular operetta arias, waltzes and polkas of the "Walzerkoenig" Johann Strauss - from "Die Fledermaus" and "Der Zigeunerbaron" to "Donauwalzer" and the famous "Radetzkymarsch" - comprise the second part.The orchestra is accompanied by two opera singers, a soprano and a baritone, and two ballet-dancers in authentic costumes.