All articles related to Music, Lower Austria

Musikfestival Grafenegg

A classical music festival in a romantic setting. Grafenegg offers the historical backdrop for musical masterpieces from past centuries.

29.06.2013 - 27.07.2013 - Krems

Glatt & Verkehrt

This very unique festival takes place in different venues: Winzer Krems, Spitz Castle, Zoehrer Wineyard, Goettweig Abbey, as well as Krems. Since 1997 it has provided an environment for artists from around the world to deal with their musical roots in original, funny and surprising ways.

Joseph Haydn: Life and Works

Austrian composer Joseph Haydn was a much loved person, esteemed by his contemporaries, diligent, humorous, affable, and a straight shooter who was not spoiled by his steep climb from humble conditions into the highest social circles.

15.08.2013 - 17.08.2013 - St. Pölten

FM4 Frequency Festival

The Frequency Festival, organised by radio station FM4, is one of Austria’s largest music festivals. With previous locations in Vienna, Salzburg and now in St. Pölten, the 2013 line up includes top international bands The Killers, Placebo and The Cure.

05.07.2013 - 07.07.2013 - Litschau

Schrammel.Klang.Festival

Festival in Litschau on Lake Herrensee. Music and theatre at the very heart of nature!

17.05.2013 - 20.05.2013 - Melk

International Baroque Days at Melk Abbey

This event takes place at one of Austria's most breathtaking abbeys, with sweeping views of the Danube river and nestled right within Austria's wine country.

From Choirboy to Conductor

Joseph Haydn was born on March 31st, 1732, in Rohrau (Lower Austria), the second of twelve children of a coach-builder and a cook. His musical talent already became clear at a very early age.

Lower Austria: Haydn’s Birthplace in Rohrau

Joseph Haydn’s birthplace is located in Rohrau, a town about ten kilometers to the south of Hainburg on the border between Lower Austria and Burgenland.Today this birthplace is one of Austria’s most significant memorials to a composer.

Einem, Gottfried von (1918 - 1996)