
The Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) is one of the premier opera addresses in the world with top international soloists, directors and stage designers presenting their art to the knowledgeable Viennese audiences. Each February it also hosts the famous Vienna Opera Ball which draws international celebrities.
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In Austria you can expect a first-class musical expereience, whether it's a concert in the rooms of a Baroque palace, at the Opera House or at one of the many festivals.
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The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world. For nearly five hundred years it has been one of the enduring symbols of Austria.
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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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The Spanish Riding School of Vienna is the only riding academy in the world which has been cultivating the art of equitation in its purest form for over 400 years, and which trains both horses (the famous white Lipizzaners) and riders according to methods which have been used for centuries, passed down over the years by word of mouth alone.
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Austrian artists, architects and designers have long moved beyond the traditional boundaries of their genres. They are and always have been world travelers, connoisseurs - and at times, provocateurs.
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A new work is added every year, forming its own dialogue with the baroque heritage of the Mozart city and the juxtaposition always creates lively debate.
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Austria is world known for it's first class music festivals and composers. It counts as a very special experience to attend one of those events, which are celebrated in great style.
List of Austria's Top 11 Music Festivals