NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2011
Following the Anniversary Celebrations the Sound Museum Marks the Start of 2011 with a Full Programme.
In 2010 Haus der Musik had multiple reasons to celebrate: Counting more than 215.000 visitors, the past year was one of great success for the Sound Museum. In addition to the permanent exhibition, it was particularly the monthly "Live on Stage" concert series and the many children's concerts, which drew visitors of all age groups to Haus der Musik.
In June 2010 thousands of visitors participated in Haus der Musik's ten-year anniversary celebrations. During ten days artists from Austria and beyond provided a unique atmosphere in the Sound Museum's inner courtyard.
At the beginning of October 2010, Haus der Musik drew more than 7.000 visitors during the ORF Long Night of Museums. It was a joyous new record, ranking the Sound Museum as Austria's fifth most popular museum.
An extensive photo gallery of last year's events can be found here.
Moving on to the New Year:
In 2011 our visitors can yet again look forward to a diverse musical programme: During the first quarter of the year Haus der Musik continues its Live-on Stage series with a number of double concerts. Of course we also carry on with our popular children's concerts.
A particular music highlight is in store for the end of March. We shall tell you more about this soon...
We wish you a Happy New Year and hope you enjoy reading our newsletter!
Your
Haus der Musik Team
moreNEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2010
Into the New Year with the Sound Museum
Numerous Christmas Concerts and Free Entry at New Year's
November offered our visitors numerous events and varied entertainment. A retrospect in pictures can be found here.
Now that autumn is coming to an end, and the first snowflakes are about to fall from the sky, Haus der Musik lifts the holiday spirit with a full winter programme.
BEST FRIENDS strike up the Sound Museum's December festivities with a presentation of their humorous musical programme "Christmas Forever!" on December 8.
Fans of Classical music should mark December 10, when the Vienna Boys Choir returns to Haus der Musik, and December 11, when Croatian pianist Vitomir Ivanjek plays a Christmas concert, in their calendars. Entry to these events is, as always, free! Mid-through the month, Kommando Elefant rocks the stage at Haus der Musik. The Viennese band promises to enrich our Live on Stage series with an impressive and entertaining performance.
On December 18, the Ensemble Platypus awaits our visitors with a free concert. Young musicians present "a goodie bag of new music." Of course December is full of surprises for our young visitors as well. Wintry concerts by Bernhard Fibich and Mai Cocopelli on December 3 and 8, lead up to our traditional Christmas programme with Marco Simsa on December 23 and 24.
To celebrate the end of the year, Haus der Musik has come up with something special. In course of the Vienna New Year's Trail Haus der Musik offers free entry to the museum from 2pm to 10pm on December 31!
Finally our last tip in 2010: If you are looking for creative gift ideas, Haus der Musik's museum shop is the place to go. Besides music CDs, you can find witty accessories and many things more. For a gift that keeps on giving, consider Haus der Musik's MemberCard, which offers yearlong free entry to the museum and numerous other additional discounts and benefits.
moreNEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2010
Musical warm-up for autumn
A-Capella Festival, Children's Concerts & Songwriting
With more than 7,000 visitors, Haus der Musik was among Austria's five most popular museums during the ORF Long Night of Museums; a joyous new record!
Equally successful, albeit in front of a smaller audience, was our "Evening for Leonard Bernstein." Prominent guests shared anecdotes about the famous musician and set the hearts of classic aficionados racing. We brought the month to an end with a grandiose performance by the Swedish band Hellsongs. A retrospect in pictures on past events can be found here.
Moving on to November...
A particular highlight is coming up as early as November 5. The 13th international a-capella festival Voicemania will be kicked-off in Haus der Musik's inner courtyard. Entry to the festival of vocal acrobats is free!
The popular Mozart Boys Choir Vienna is back for a free concert this month. On November 12, the renowned choir returns to the Sound Museum's glass-roofed inner courtyard with a performance sure to lure in young and old. On November 11, we present Gilbert Bretterbauers new „Work in Progress - Installation" - a complementary piece to the artist's new „Sound:Carpet" - in the courtyard at Haus der Musik. The children stars Marko Simsa, Mai Cocopelli and Bernhard Fibich continue to delight the little ones with an exciting programme.
Marko Simsa presents „Tschiribim, Klezmer for Kids," Mai Cocopelli introduces „Little Yogi" and towards the end of the month Bernhard Fibich strikes up the first advent carols. Of course November would not be complete without a Live on Stage concert. In cooperation with the Vienna Songwriting Association, Haus der Musik presents Unbunny on November 24.
Last but not least our tip for you: The Blue Bird festival takes place from November 25 - 27. The festival, organised by the Vienna Songwriting Association, features a wide range of artists from the Songwriting genre and is an absolute MUST!
moreNEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2010
Long Night at Haus der Musik
October is concert month at Haus der Musik
The month began with the 10th instalment of the ORF "Long Night of Museums." Close to 7000 visitors enjoyed an exceptional programme at Haus der Musik. Marko Simsa and the Safer Six Band started off the evening with an a-cappella concert for children. Following them, our line-up included performances by Herbstrock, Francis International Airport and Cluster! Additionally, Haus der Musik presented its new "Sound:Carpet," recently re-fashioned by artist and designer Gilbert Bretterbauer.
October is also an exciting month for Haus der Musik's young visitors. Marko Simsa, Bernhard Fibich and Mai Cocopelli are back to delight the little ones with weekly concert sessions.
Dealt as Japan's Enya, singer songwriter KOKIA combines classical music with modern pop and draws attention with her mix of Japanese and Gaelic lyrics.
On the 20th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's death, Haus der Musik commemorates the great musician with an exceptional evening. You can look forward to prominent guests.
At the end of the month Haus der Musik, in cooperation with Vienna Songwriting Association, presents the Hellsongs! After their successful debut during last year's ORF "Long Night of Museums," the Swedish trio is back at Haus der Musik for a Live-on-Stage concert to present it's new album "Minor Misdemeanors."
And finally, our tip for you: From October onwards the renowned Mozart Boys Choirs is back for guest performances at Haus der Musik. Entry is, as always free!
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NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2010
Exploring the Sound Museum on the new „Sound:Carpet"
Haus der Musik is restyling the Sound:Carpet, an installation first created by Hermann Nitsch in 2008. Austrian artist Gilbert Bretterbauer fashioned a new design for the monumental carpet, which decorates Haus der Musik's third floor.
It's Frédéric Chopin's 200th anniversary, and Haus der Musik is honouring the great Polish composer with an array of events. Following a special exhibition and our Chopin summer concert series, Haus der Musik is now presenting "ROUND ABOUT CHOPIN," an international Chopin-festival, featuring musicians from 15 different countries.
On September 3, Mai Cocopelli returns with "Rabi's Wish Concert" a children's concert, which lured in young and old during Haus der Musik's ten-year anniversary festival.
Brief guitar accords, minimal drums, a Wurlitzer e-piano and raw expressive vocals await visitors at this month's Live-on-stage concert by Botanica. Following Basia Bulat's performance in August, we present another highlight in cooperation with Vienna Songwriting Association.
Our tip for you: Haus der Musik MemberCard holders receive many additional discounts and benefits in September. Together with free admission to all our Live-on-stage concerts, and unlimited access to our exhibition, you also enjoy free entry to the "ROUND ABOUT CHOPIN" festival - for just € 33,- you are along for the ride.
Additionally we provide you with a preview of our line-up for the "Long Night of Museums," which takes place on October 2, 2010.
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NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2010
Museum Tour & Summer Concerts
Sound journey to Haus der Musik
In the coming weeks, the sound museum will give you plenty of opportunity to escape the summer heat. Every Saturday until the end of August, you can enjoy our Chopin summer concerts in the air-conditioned concert hall on the Haus der Musik's top floor. On August 7, the Polish quartet Wojciech Myrczek will be paying tribute to the great Polish composer Frédéric Chopin. Admission is free!
We are also eagerly anticipating the up-coming Live-on-Stage concert. Canadian artist Basia Bulat's melodic, light-hearted folk pop will allow us a glimpse into Canada's vibrant singer/ songwriter scene. In cooperation with Vienna Songwriting Association, Haus der Musik presents Basia Bulat in concert on August 11.
On August 20, we welcome Bernhard Fibich back from an extended summer break. In Kuddelmudel & Gesprudel he invites children and adults to join in. On September 3, Mai Cocopelli opens fall season with one of her famous children's concerts. Speaking of children's programming: Our popular guided tours for children run on weekends throughout the summer holidays.
Facebook - Day! On August 11, Haus der Musik offers free entry to all its facebook friends. Those who want to see Basia Bulat in concert the same evening can take advantage of our "buy one get one free" ticket offer. Let's make friends! For more information, visit us on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/hausdermusik
Last but not least, we sweeten your summer with our "Museum Melange." Visit Haus der Musik in combination with the Wien Holding museums, Mozarthaus Vienna, Kunsthaus Wien or the Jewish Museum Vienna, and save up to 25% on the ticket price!
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