Arnold Schoenberg – His Life And Musical Style
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by Barbara Cacao
2w ago
In 2024 Vienna celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schönberg. The Austrian Jewish composer and artist Arnold Schoenberg or Schönberg (how his name spells in German language) was born in Vienna in 1874. Most famously, Schoenberg invented the revolutionary 12 tone music, t urning him into a symbol of Fin-de-Siècle Vienna. Despite facing controversy and resistance during his lifetime, Schoenberg’s works profoundly influenced subsequent generations of composers. Until today music universities, academies and concert halls continue to teach and perform Schönberg’s music. To find out about Ar ..read more
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Vienna Museumsquartier – Top 8 Things To Do
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by Barbara Cacao
1M ago
What to do at Vienna Museumsquartier? Far from being just about museums, the Vienna museum quarter blends art spaces with performance venues, a spectacular roof terrace, great cafés and restaurants, and beautiful outdoor space. On top, the Vienna museum quarter is one of the largest cultural complexes in the world. Not least because of this vibrant mix, Viennese residents have chosen the MQ as their favourite cultural hangout.  Here are 8 ways to soak in the artistic and culinary atmosphere of this unique cultural space. 1. Visit The Leopold Museum Known for its extensive collection of Au ..read more
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Vienna Museum – What To Expect From The New Wien Museum
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by Barbara Cacao
3M ago
Since the Wien Museum (Vienna Museum) spectacularly transformed and almost doubled in size in 2023 it’s bound to become a new cultural magnet in town. Across three floors and 3,300 square meters, the permanent exhibition shows approximately 1,700 objects – each of which has been restored. Above the freely accessible terrace and the Trude & Daughters restaurant the new ‘floating floor’ hosts special exhibitions. In essence, the ‘super museum’ rolls out the city’s history, from a humble settlement 8,000 years ago to today’s cultural pearl of Europe. Temporal or thematic chapters delineate ea ..read more
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A Magic Night At A Vienna Summer Opera: Klosterneuburg
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by Barbara Cacao
1y ago
Vienna Summer Opera. When Viennese opera houses close for the season an open air opera close by lets in an unexpected breeze of charm. At Klosterneuburg, a few July and August evenings transform the 900-year old abbey’s Imperial Courtyard into a musical theatre stage. In the past 25 years, its precious baroque façades have echoed tunes of Donizetti, Mozart, R. Strauss, Verdi and others. During my latest visit Oper Klosterneuburg revived Puccini’s La Bohème. A look at the programme promised an impressive set of sopranos, tenors and baritones along with a fantastic orchestra. Hence, I didn’t nee ..read more
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Karlskirche Vienna: How To Turn It Into Your Best Church Visit
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by Barbara Cacao
3y ago
With no shortage of churches, Karlskirche Vienna – aka Church St. Charles Borromeo – ranks top in Austria’s capital. Not just because of its lavish baroque interiors, but for two other reasons: First, Mozart’s requiem and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons regularly enchant local angels, saints and visitors with live sounds. And second, because Karlskirche is Vienna’s only church with a stunning panorama lift, allowing eye-to-eye encounters with the dome’s ravishing baroque frescoes. Where Is Karlskirche? Sitting in the triangle between Belvedere Palace, Naschmarkt and the Vienna State Opera, St. Charles ..read more
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Christkindlmarkt Rathausplatz
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by Barbara Cacao
3y ago
Over the last few years, the largest Vienna Christmas market, the Christkindlmarkt Rathausplatz, has upgraded to Wiener Weihnachtstraum (Vienna Christmas Dream). Explore where to find Christkindl now between punch, artisan decoration, a red-heart tree and an ice skating path. NOTE: According to the Vienna City Council, the Christmas markets will take place during the Corona pandemic. Details about stringent safety and hygiene measures at all markets are expected to be publicized by late September 2020. Traditional Christkindlmarkt Each year, a different Austrian federal state donates a giant ..read more
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Rathaus Vienna: Inside The City’s Inner Circle
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by Barbara Cacao
3y ago
What is the Rathaus Vienna? And what is there to see? First, the Rathaus is Vienna’s City Hall where the local municipality and mayor legislate and administer everything from urban planning and transport to education and leisure. Second, the grand neogothic building boasts an impressive Council chamber and festival hall, as well as the Coat of Arms halls, a grand staircase and a romantic arcaded courtyard. What To See At Vienna City Hall Rathaus Vienna. When the baroque Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) in central Wipplinger Strasse burst at the seams in 1850, Vienna built a new Rathaus along bra ..read more
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Resources You Need To Plan Your Vienna Vacation
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by Barbara Cacao
3y ago
To fast track your planning for a Vienna vacation I have packed a ton of resources for your trip that I recommend throughout Vienna Unwrapped’s 400+ pages. On top, you will find many more links to useful apps and more transport and insider tips.  A few of these links connect you with my affiliate partners, with whom I have been working for years, and I will say so when they do. For example, I tested the day trips from Vienna to Budapest and to Prague of GetYourGuide to give you a first-hand impression. (When you read the stories you will see that I liked the Budapest trip way more than th ..read more
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Trip Resources: Vienna Accommodation and Transport
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by Barbara Cacao
3y ago
Since this part of your Vienna trip tool box focuses on flight, accommodation and local transport make it your first port of call. Hotels And Vacation Rentals Hotelscombined.com (affiliate): For several years in a row Hotels Combined has won travel awards. The meta search engine, owned by Booking, helps you compare hotel deals from various hotel search sites like Booking.com, Hotels.com and Expedia; They also offer holiday apartments and B&Bs. This is the short link to Vienna hotel offers; you can switch to more than a dozen languages for your booking; Chez Cliché: Because of its eclectic ..read more
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Trip Resources: Vienna Guided Tours And Boat Rides
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by Barbara Cacao
3y ago
How to further expand your horizon in Wien? For extra insight and human interaction on the ground consider hiring a private guide or joining a guided tour. And since horizons tend to expand on a boat explore a good variety of boat rides on the Danube. Guided Tours GetYourGuide (affiliate): Powered by more than 100 local tour operators and event organizers in Vienna alone, this international tour platform uncovers the city in depth. From key sightseeing tours for groups to small group and private themed tours and tickets for museums and attractions. While I have partnered with the platform for ..read more
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