Music

Vienna is the home of many famous composers such as Johann Strauß, one cannot over emphasize the impact that classical music has on the city. First and foremost the waltz kings brought international renown to the city – The Donau Waltz or Vienna Waltz is not only associated with the well-known Viennese opera ball. People immediately identify different melodies such as the Radetzky March with a vacation in Vienna. Talking about triple time: Directly in the Praterstrasse, in house number 54, the great Johann Strauß composed the world famous waltz "An der schönen blauen Donau"(The Blue Danube). Today the Johann Strauß museum is to be found in this house.

An international sign of the Viennese classical stage is the Viennese Philharmonic Orchestra, considered one of the best orchestras in the world. A further highlight of a Vienna vacation: a concert from the world-famous Vienna Choir Boys.

In the Viennese opera houses at the Ring, world stars are guests: Nicolaus Harnoncourt and the Concentus Musicus Vienna, Seiji Ozawa, Anna Netrebko, the from choice Viennese, Thomas Hampson, Riccardo Muti, Claudio Abbado, Sir Simon Rattle, Christian Thielemann only to mention a few of the best known stars, who visit the Viennese State Opera, Chamber Opera and Folk Opera.

Festivals of classical music such as the Viennese Festival Weeks likewise contribute to the reputation of Vienna as a music metropolis. But Vienna is not only the Mecca for lovers of classical music. Jazz, Rock and Pop also have their firm place in the Viennese music scene. Event venues such as the Ernst- Happel Stadium, the town hall, the Arena, the Gasometer or the legendary open air stage on the Danube Island make Vienna an attractive holiday destination for all music fans.

The Viennese club scene is also considered particularly exhilarating. In top locations like the Volksgarten ( Folk Garden ) one can experience live recognized stars of the DJ scene.

Our team will gladly advise you, with which concerts, operas or live-gigs you can make your stay in Vienna even more memorable.

Musical Links

Vienna State Opera
www.wiener-staatsoper.at

Volksoper (Folk Opera) Vienna
www.volksoper.at

Chamber opera
www.wienerkammeroper.at

Concert house
www.konzerthaus.at

Music Association
www.musikverein.at

Musicals
www.musicalvienna.at

Jazz
www.jazzland.at
www.birdland.at