This site is the birthplace of Franz Schubert. If you plan to visit, note that it is different from another Schubert-related site. This museum is housed in the building where he lived as a small child, while Franz Schubert Haus (Schubertschlössl) a few kilometers away at Erdbergstraße 17, 1030 Wien is where he lived later on. It could be quite distressing to do as I did and head toward this museum, activate navigation to find the exact location, only to have your search tool tell you you're kilometers away.
The WUK is a cultural hub in Vienna that has music, performing arts, children’s culture, counseling, and social farming. The actual building was constructed in 1855 and it served several purposes over the years from locomotive and machine works to the Technological Trade Museum. Currently, the WUK is under renovation until 2024. Due to the renovation, concerts, performances, exhibitions, and children’s theater aren’t taking place.
Located in Innerstadt across the street from Vienna University. The building itself was easy to miss because you will be consumed by the beautiful architecture of the city. A brick wall leads you towards a path that will take you up the museum. The white building is unassuming but there are Austrian flags outside to indicate where the museum stands. The museum is located on the 4th floor of the building. It will take you between 30 - 60 minutes to enjoy it. It is 5 Euros to enter.
Mozart performed for the first time at the age of six with his sister at the Collalto Palace. The host of the event was impressed and wrote a poem to honor the event. A plaque can be found on the building that commemorates the event.
Wolfgang Mozart performed here at the age of six.
The Palais Niederösterreich is a historic building that housed parts of the Austrian government until 1997. This opulent building was the location of government meetings and events as well as concerts and galas. When the government moved out in 1997, the building was renovated to be used as a event space for exhibitions, weddings, concerts and other private events.
Situated in the heart of Vienna, St. Michael is a breathtaking Catholic church, showing off both Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. Named after St. Michael, an angel, the church was constructed in the late 13th century and includes a crypt beneath the church. The church remains active, serving the Vienna community through religious ceremonies, Mass, and even concerts. The organ in St. Michael is Vienna's largest baroque organ and was once played by famous composer, Joseph Haydn. Guided tours are also available to the public and even include the crypt where many members of the Austrian aristocracy and royalty have been laid to rest.
An absolutely wonderful collection of Baroque and Renaissance style instruments. Very easily walkable space with items to explore in every direction that you look. Audio guides can be provided with not only information on each item in the collection but also many sound samples of the various instruments. A prefect place to spend those hot afternoon summer hours in Vienna.
I will be discovering the art of Classical Karaoke at the Cafe Bellaria in Vienna, Austria! While I have never been to Austria before, I am excited to find out the specific art of life performance and what kind of song Viennese partygoers enjoy singing. If I gather enough courage, I may even attempt a song myself...
The MuseumsQuartier hosts a Summer Stage Program in the center plaza between multiple museums. From May until September artists, poets, lecturers, bands and individual musicians are invited to perform in the common space. The performances are free for the audience and are often interactive. This program expands on the mission for the space by providing a place for people to relax, engage with art and participate in public dialogue.
This is the house where Joseph Haydn spent the last twelve years of his life. It is located in an area that was once an outer village of Vienna called Gumpendorf. Haydn composed The Creation and The Seasons while living in this home, but he was unable to continue composing as his health declined later in life.
This is a metropolitan area with bars and venues transforming the area into a center for urban culture and nighttime entertainment. The Chelsea, the Loop and the Rhiz are each famous for different types of music and ambiance. There is a free yearly music festival held on the street in August.
This is a marionette theater located in the left wing of the Schönbrunn Palace. Performances take place late in the evenings, from 8 pm until 10 pm (blankets are included in your tickets!). One of two operas is offered daily, year around: "Magic Flute" by Mozart or " Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdinck. The marionettes, costumes, stage sets, and stage technology are crafted in the UNESCO protected Marionette Theatre, following the 200+ years old marionette theatre tradition in Vienna.
Schonbrunn Palace used to be the summer residence of the Hapsburg royal family. The name of the palace is translated as "beautiful spring" from German. The reason for that was the fact the the palace originated at the location of an ancient well where water was consumed by the court.
The Belvedere Museum in Vienna has a summer concert series that runs from mid-May to mid-September in which they play past musical performances via an outdoor screen. The concerts vary from Classical to Pop to Rock and are nightly events. While the area with food vendors is loud and packed (get there early if you want a seat), the stage area is silent while the concert is happening. Austrians are known for being present and in the moment - this is a fine example of that! Our colleagues were able to see a symphony while we saw Sting play with an orchestra at a past new year's eve concert.
The Theater an der Wien is a historic theatre in Vienna located on the Left Wienzeile in the Mariahilf district. Completed in 1801, the theatre has hosted the premieres of many celebrated works of theatre, opera, and symphonic music. Since 2006, it has served primarily as an opera house, hosting its own company.
The Vienna Secession Building was designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich near the turn of the 20th century (1898). The building housed the work of a group of artists called the secessionists, who turned away from the conservative art aesthetic of the time to tread on new territory and move into the tumult of the modern world.
A concert hall in Vienna, also known as the Vienna Music Society, is Vienna's most influential music organization. The building opened in 1870, is home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and is known for its superb acoustics.
The original building, constructed in 1869–during the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I, was designed by August Sicard von Sicardsburg. The State Opera’s most famous director was the composer, Gustav Mahler. The State Opera was devastated by the Nazis and World War II. Post-Anschluss, the anti-Semitic laws and practices of the Nazi regime resulted in the removal and eventual murder of a number of prominent members of the State Opera. The building was left a ruin as a result of the Allied bombing of Vienna on March 12, 1945. Only the exterior and shell of the foyer remained intact. The core of the building, including the auditorium, was renovated, reconstructed, and reopened in 1955.
The House der Musik (House of Music) located in Vienna, Austria, is an interactive museum of sound and music. With four floors of musical exhibits to explore, this museum provides visitors with a chance to learn about how sound is produced, famous classical Viennese composers, and the Vienna Philharmonic. Some popular exhibits include The Virtual Conductor (where visitors can try their hand at conducting the real Vienna Philharmonic orchestra), Namadeus (where visitors can find out what their name sounds like as a Mozart composition), and Sonotopia (where visitors can create their own sound creatures called "Clongs" that will float around a virtual world of sound).
Himmelpfortgasse 6 has been home to various businesses and tenants since the 1300’s. Its earliest mention is as a bathhouse Between 1782 and 1791, when the location became a popular cafe, Mozart and Beethoven played regularly for dining guests. It has been Cafe Frauenhuber since1824, and is known today as one of Vienna’s oldest cafes and a cultural institution in this city that treasures cafe culture.
The last standing home of Vienna's most prolific composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is a tourist attraction in the center of Vienna, Austria. Admission begins at 12 EUR. Visitors follow a self-guided audio tour available in many languages. All bags are to be checked into a cloak room before beginning the tour.
The Porgy and Bess Jazz Club opened in the 1990s as a cabaret venue. It is a place for local and international musicians to collaborate and push the boundaries of music. Most of the daily live shows are streamed for free, but a donation is recommended. This opportunity was implemented out of a need for the music to continue and for musicians to get paid during the lockdown in 2020.This highly rated club is located 5 minutes from Stephansplatz.
The Johann Strauss Apartment is now a museum and a tribute to the Vienna-born "Waltz King,” celebrated composer and performer! The directions (via WienMobile or Google Maps) got my travel companion and me to the front of the somewhat non-descript building. Thankfully, a historic landmark sign mounted on the second story of the current building’s elevation is posted to assure Strauss enthusiasts that they are in the right place. At the apex of his career, Strauss and his wife lived in this very apartment from the mid-1860s to the mid-1870s! While Johann Strauss was composing his memorable music and performing internationally, he and Jetty (a former opera singer) enjoyed this newly renovated apartment on the in vogue Praterstrasse (Strauss Apartment information). General admission is EUR 5 (all admission is posted on the website). https://www.wienmuseum.at/en/locations/johann-strauss-wohnung
Veranstaltungszentrum Arena is an open-air music venue that brings in such musical guests as Bon Iver, Tove Lo and Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. Indie, Pop, Adult-Alternative Rock, Etc...
The Central Cemetery is much more than just a cemetery. The cemetery has many hidden treasures for those willing to look for them. It is the resting place of many influential historical figures from Viennese history, is the habitat of several wild animals, and is a great location to get your steps in. The Central Cemetery the second largest cemetery in all of Europe.
The Zentralfriedhof is Vienna's largest cemetery with over 330,000 graves. Many of Austria's great musical composers are buried here. Aside from the graves and architecture, the cemetery is known for its beautiful landscape and natural scenery. One notable point of wildlife is the rare European hamster.
The famous composer Arnold Schönberg lived in this house in Mödling from 1918-1925. Presently it shows an exhibition of life and work of the famous musician on Thursdays from 10:00 - 3:00 pm.
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This walking tour of Viennese musical heritage was constructed by American educators participating in an NC State University study abroad program by the name of CIDRE in summer 2023.
