I find the Staatstheater Stuttgart as among the very best in Germany - it has won the "Opera House of the Year" award more than once in recent years. The extremely knowledgeable, sophisticated audience appreciates the brilliant regie productions presented by the likes of Bieito, Konwitschny, Neuenfels and Wieler/Morabito. Excellent musical values, including a world-beating chorus (especially the men's chorus performing Wagner).