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2009 Year of Haydn
Who is Joseph Haydn? His contemporaries would have found that an easy question to answer: At the time he was the greatest, most famous, and most eminent composer of his era. His grandiose lifework, more than 1,200 compositions, definitely makes him a “Master of the Vienna Classic.
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The Sound of Music
The hills are still alive when you travel through Austria's countryside. Follow the footsteps of the van Trapp family and experience "The Sound of Music". We suggest taking a tour and see the movie locations.
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Salzburg
Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is dominated by churches, castles and palaces. Its picturesque old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The movie - and its cast members
Following the enormous success of the stage musical "Sound of Music" Robert Wise produced and directed the film of the same name, which stared Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.
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31.12.2009 - Vienna
Imperial Ball Vienna
On New Year’s Eve the Hofburg Vienna is set to host the 40th Imperial Ball (Kaiserball). This year's event will draw 2,500 guests from all over the world and welcome its 100,000th visitor. The ball will be held under the banner of "The Gipsy Baron" to mark the 125th anniversary of the premiere of Johann Strauss' operetta masterpiece.
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