NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2010
An anniversary year ...
... after a year of records
More than 200,000 visitors in spite of the economic crisis and the slight drop in tourists coming to Vienna! Haus der Musik once again saw an increase in the number of visitors in 2009 and we are just as pleased to note that the events - from children's concerts to Live on Stage - were also more popular than ever.
In 2010, Haus der Musik has a further cause for celebration as it notches up its tenth anniversary. The programme that has been devised to mark this special event contains something for music lovers of all ages.
The celebrations start in March with an exhibition - the only one in Austria - to commemorate the 200th birthday of Frédéric Chopin. There will also be an accompanying musical programme during the summer months.
Mention should be made of the two most recent collaborations with the Vienna Philharmonic. First, there is the "Virtual Conductor" - reloaded with an introduction by Maestro Zubin Mehta - which features a new selection of pieces and improved picture quality and is already being enthusiastically received by the public.
From mid-February, a selection from the 2010 New Year's Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic can be viewed in HD quality on a giant screen in the Sound Museum. Conducted by Georges Prêtre, it is generally regarded as one of the best in recent years. The highly popular DVD is available in our shop along with numerous other musical souvenirs.
The Live on Stage series is continuing this year and there are also additional children's concerts and monthly guest performances by the Wiener Mozartknaben.
We look forward to a variety of events in February and other special anniversary experiences at Haus der Musik.
 | Chopin in Vienna Special exhibition from 4 March to 30 April 2010
Three cities played an important role In Frédéric Chopin's life: Warsaw, Paris and Vienna. He grew up and received his musical training in Warsaw. He further developed his talents in Paris, where he also lived and died. And finally, he spent nine months in Vienna. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of his birth, Haus der Musik is presenting a special exhibition devoted to his time in Vienna. |
 | Vienna goes Oxford Curbs - Live on Stage at Haus der Musik
On 18 February, the Viennese band Curbs will be appearing at Haus der Musik to present their third album "The City of Dreaming Spires". Not to be missed. |
 | Mozartknaben at the Sound Museum Concert in the inner courtyard on 19 February 2010 at 6 p.m.
Alongside the Vienna Boys' Choir, the Mozartknaben choir is one of the best choirs in Vienna. Its enthusiastic members meet regularly and rehearse like professionals. They have now found a further outlet for their talents at Haus der Musik. |
 | Pirates, Lumpi and children's scenes Mai Cocopelli joins Marko Simsa and Bernhard Fibich in presenting concerts for children
The children's concerts at Haus der Musik have a new addition as Marko Simsa and Bernd Fibich receive energetic musical support from Mai Cocopelli. |
 | Till 15 February 2010: aAmplify - 23 contemporary composers Multimedia-Exhibition with Music, images and manuscripts
The aAmplify project was set up to present the works of contemporary composers online and offline in the highest sound quality - self-produced recordings, interviews, insights into composition workshops, improvisation and music production in pictures and videos, and samples of scores and manuscripts. aAmplify stands for Austrian Art Music Productions Online and was launched ten years ago as an international English-language platform, when the Internet was first discovered as a platform for multimedia publication. |
 | Tip: "I've never been to New York" From 17 March 2010 in Raimund Theater
On 17 March 2010 the curtain will go up at Raimund Theater to pay homage to the life's work of a great Austrian. Udo Jürgen's musical "Ich war noch niemals in New York" with twenty-one songs written by the singer and entertainer, which has already entertained over a million people since its premiere on 2 December 2007 at the TUI Operettenhaus in Hamburg, is now to have its first performance in Vienna. |
