The Marschallin has spent the night with her young lover Octavian.
The next morning, their quiet get-together is interrupted by a visit from Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau, who has come on urgent business.
The unpleasant Baron asks the Marschallin for help: he needs a worthy messenger to present his rich young bride Sophie with a silver rose as a symbol of their engagement.
The Marschallin suggests Octavian as the ideal messenger.
Melancholy, she begins to reflect on the passing of time and the inevitability of ageing, knowing that one day she will lose Octavian.
However, when Octavian meets Sophie, he immediately falls in love with her and Sophie reciprocates.
Sophie is completely repulsed by her future husband, the pushy Baron Ochs, and does not want to marry him.
A complicated game of deception and intrigue ensues: Octavian sets a trap for the baron that brings his ruthless behavior to light and makes him unacceptable as a future husband.
Once the baron has been publicly exposed, the way seems to be clear for Octavian and Sophie to fall in love.
The Marschallin finally shows her inner greatness when she realizes that Octavian must leave her in order to find happiness with Sophie.
With a heavy heart, she lets him go, knowing that their love will only be a beautiful memory. Secure your tickets for this extraordinary performance quickly and easily online at www.viennaprimetickets.com.
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