- Chronology: Year 1897
- Location: Vienna State Opera (Hofoper, Wiener Staatsoper)
- Program: Faust
- Conductor: Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
- Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Orchestra
- Stage design:
- Notes: Vienna State Opera repertoire Gustav Mahler
Rehearsals for Mahler performances:
Giacomo Meyerbeer, L’ africaine (Orchestra Rehearsal).
The 3rd evening of the season.
Charles Gounod, Faust (for the 1st time this season).