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String Quartett: Talea Ensemble

The Talea Ensemble will present highlights of Austrian classical and contemporary music ranging from Franz Schubert to Olga Neuwirth. One of the up-and coming new ensembles in New York City, the Talea ensemble has recently performed works by Olga Neuwirth to high critical acclaim at the Bohemian National Hall in New York.

The Sound of Music: Fact vs. Fiction

The Hills Are Alive: Fact versus Fiction in THE SOUND OF MUSIC -- Austria's most famous singing family, the von Trapps of Salzburg, lived a true and compelling story that was immortalized in the classic Broadway and Hollywood musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Join Sam von Trapp, grandson of Maria and Georg von Trapp; Bert Fink, SVP/Communications for Rodgers & Hammerstein: An Imagem Company; and Michael Gigl, Region Manager USA & Australia for the Austrian Tourist Office, for a discussion on the real story versus the musical tale, plus the musical's global popularity, its iconic film version (shot on location in Salzburg), and its place in 21st century popular and musical culture.

Film Screening: Sissi Trilogy

Come and join us for a marathon session of the beloved Sissi trilogy featuring Romy Schneider. While in Austria, Christmas season would not be complete without at least one replay of the famous story of the romance between Emperor Franz Joseph and Elizabeth of Bavaria, the movies have long achieved a cult following among younger generations.

Friends of Mozart

Join us for a performance of the Claring Chamber Players, who will feature the Mozart Quartet for Oboe and Strings and music for varied instrumental ensemble by Michael Haydn, Franz Schubert as well as Mozart. The Claring Chamber Players, the resident ensemble of Friends of Mozart, encompasses musicians from New York's most prestigious orchestras and chamber groups and performs music from the Baroque era to the present day.

Visions of Austria

Taking a cue from the relaxed pace of the cafés that are a hallmark of the Viennese lifestyle, Visions of Austria – produced by WLIW 21 - offers a serene tour of the country that invites you to linger, perhaps with a cup of coffee in hand for the total experience of a virtual vacation.

Peter Wortsman reads Altenberg

A reading of Altenberg’s selected prose by writer and translator Peter Wortsman.

Dorit Chrysler - The Theremin Queen

Dubbed the “Theremin Queen” by Village Voice, Austrian-born Dorit Chrysler is hailed as one of the world’s most accomplished theremin players. Being notoriously hard to play, this electronic instrument generates sounds without being touched.

A Taste of Austria

Special Events at the Pop-Up

The Austria Pop-Up store will be the venue for free concerts, gourmet food & wine events, film screenings and much more. Enjoy music by Austrian composers ranging from Mozart to Olga Neuwirth, journey back to imperial Vienna during our Sissi-Trilogy-Marathon, learn the true story behind THE SOUND OF MUSIC with Sam von Trapp, or sample a selection of the best Austrian wines at our “A Taste of Austria” event.

Austrian Airlines

Known for its exceptionally high level of service, its comfortable business class and an on-board chef preparing an award-winning six course meal. Be sure to hold on to your boarding pass, which also offers reduced or free entry to museums, discounts on shopping, entertainment and culinary experiences in Austria and around the world.

Hotel Sacher Vienna

Since 1876, when the Hotel Sacher Vienna was founded, the Sacher Hotels have combined tradition, luxury, style and Austrian charm with comfort and highest quality service. After more than 120 years, the Sacher Hotels and Cafes have almost become an Austrian landmark and are an integral part of Austrian culture.

WQXR - our official media sponsor

We are very proud to have WQXR, the nation's first commercial classical radio station, be part of our event.

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History of the Viennese Waltz

When the Viennese Waltz emerged in the second half of the 18th century in Austria, it was as controversial as it was popular. Today, it is so much part of Austrian culture that Austrians waltz into each New Year to the sound of the Blue Danube Waltz broadcast on public radio.

12.07.2012 - 12.08.2012

Impulse Dance Festival

International Dance Festival of top quality!

02.08.2012 - 12.08.2012

J:Opera

Festival summer in Jennersdorf with opera, children's opera and exhibition.

06.07.2012 - 08.07.2012

Schrammel.Klang.Festival

Festival in Litschau on Lake Herrensee. Music and theater combined with nature!

05.07.2012 - 22.07.2012

Summer Scene

For forty years szene salzburg has been bringing contemporary art from all over the globe to Salzburg. The festival sommerszene 2011 puts the city of Salzburg into focus and merges the international with the local.

25.05.2012 - 27.05.2012

INNtöne Festival

A jazz festival with an Austrian focus on a farm off the beaten path in Upper Austria's: Diersbach.

28.04.2012 - 05.05.2012

donaufestival

An avant-garde pop festival in Krems - inmidst Austria's wine country - featuring music, performance and installations. This year's theme: Failed Revolutions

12.04.2012 - 23.04.2012

Wachau Gourmet Festival

The reputation of the world heritage site of Wachau on the River Danube is not only due to the unique beauty of its landscape and cultural treasures, but also to the overall setting, which makes it a region of true indulgence. During this festival, the Wachau region will dazzle with everything and everyone of distinction in the world of indulgence. Exclusive multi-course dinners, cookery shows, table talks with celebrities, and extraordinary wine tastings will prove that the Wachau plays in the Champions League of indulgence.

29.09.2012 - 30.09.2012

Cheese Festival

Have a taste of delicious national and international cheese specialties at the Cheese Festival in Kötschach Mauthen / Carinthia.

27.10.2012 - 04.11.2012

Salzburg JazzHerbst

This is the 15th edition of this event with international and Austrian jazz stars.

11.05.2012 - 17.06.2012

Vienna Festival

This international avent-garde program features music, dance, performances and more.

16.06.2012 - 11.08.2012

Finkenstein Castle Arena

Varied program in front of a magnificent backdrop.

19.08.2012 - 14.10.2012

Heimatherbst

Carinthia celebrates fall! Enjoy culinary delights at one of more than 120 events throughout Carinthia.

12.06.2012 - 25.06.2012

Wörthersee Classics

A celebration of sound in Austria's southern region Carinthia.

28.08.2012 - 26.10.2012

Farmer's Autumn Salzburg

The Salzburg Farmers’ autumn is the celebration of the harvest in the province of Salzburg. From August till October, more than 2000 events dedicate the traditional farming customs, handicrafts and folk music.

15.06.2012 - 10.07.2012

Innsbruck Summer of Dance

International dance performances from classical ballet to various modern dance forms, jazz and modern expressive dance.

05.07.2012 - 29.07.2012

Tyrolean Festival Erl

This year's festival features Wagner: with Tannhäuser, Meistersinger von Nürnberg and Parsifal, the opera program of the 2011 Tyrolean Festival Erl is all about Richard Wagner.

Bregenz Festival

Bregenz is different. An opera festival with two stages: a traditional opera house, home to less-known operas, and an open-air lakeside stage, where productions are held in the most spectacular fashion.

12.11.2012 - 26.12.2012

Christmas Market in Vienna

During the time of advent you'll find a number of christmas markets throughout Vienna. Have a Gluehwein and enjoy the pre-christmas spirit.

19.11.2012 - 24.12.2012

Christmas Market in Graz

During the time of advent you'll find a number of christmas markets in Graz. Have a Gluehwein and enjoy the pre-christmas spirit.

12.11.2012 - 25.12.2012

Christmas Market in Salzburg

During the time of advent you'll find a number of christmas markets throughout Salzburg. Have a Gluehwein and enjoy the pre-christmas spirit.

15.11.2012 - 06.01.2013

Christmas Market in Innsbruck

During the time of advent you'll find a number of christmas markets in Innsbruck. Have a Gluehwein and enjoy the christmas spirit until January.

25.05.2012 - 28.05.2012

International Baroque Days at Melk Abbey

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

01.07.2012 - 30.08.2012

Concerts at Halbturn castle

Inhale the air of a warm summer evening during a walk through the park and enjoy the beauty of the baroque castle of Halbturn: this is the ambience offered by the "Halbturner Schlosskonzerte" every season on Saturdays in July and August.

02.01.2012 - 29.06.2012

Music+

Galerie St. Barbara with their »musik+« concert series, presents a varied program of top notch music performances in Innsbruck and Hall.

06.06.2012 - 17.06.2012

Feldkirch Festival

The Feldkirch Festival under the artistic direction of Philippe Arlaud will take over the Montfort town in June and transform it into a center of music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Every year the Festival director brings the musical culture of a different nation to Feldkirch to provide audiences with an international musical experience on their own doorstep.

30.03.2012 - 25.05.2012

Bregenz Spring 2012 - International Dance Festival

The Bregenz Spring Dance Festival is one of the most innovative festival in it's category. International dance companies are invited to showcase their art.

09.04.2012 - 15.04.2012

Schubert@Steyr

This festival presents Schubert's music a different way: in connection with fine art; on a trip to the countryside; and in the setting of a chamber music concert interpreted in a new way.

24.06.2012 - 25.07.2012

Styriarte

When a nation celebrates itself as “blessed with beauty” in its national anthem, there must be a particularly special relationship between the people and art.

25.05.2012 - 28.05.2012

Salzburg Whitsun Festival

Prefacing Salzburg's main summer festival, the short Salzburg Whitsun Festival concentrates on baroque music. Since 2007 Italian maestro Riccardo Muti has brought a touch of his native Naples, together with the young musicians of the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra.

15.04.2012

Vienna City Marathon

Vienna City Marathon draws cheering crowds and thousands of runners to the city's streets. It leaves Wagramer Strasse along a scenic, but physically challenging, route to Heldenplatz. If 42km is too much, try the mini-marathon, fun run or junior marathon.

24.03.2012 - 09.04.2012

Easter Market

The beautiful Baroque palace and gardens of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace host a colourful Easter Market. Stalls are laden with chocolate, marzipan, fondant and praline creations. Pick up souvenirs like decorated eggs or join Easter egg hunts and flower-arranging courses.

31.03.2012 - 09.04.2012

Salzburg Easter Festival

Every Easter, the Berliner Philharmoniker decamps south to Salzburg for an opera production and three orchestral programmes at the Salzburg Easter Festival.

05.09.2012 - 09.09.2012

International Brahms Music Festival

Johannes Brahms compositions are partly influenced by Haydn’s music.

27.01.2012 - 29.01.2012

Liszt Festival Raiding

Festival visitors will have the opportunity to experience the music of Franz Liszt and other composers performed by the best interpreters in the world.

19.07.2012 - 26.08.2012

Salzkammergut Festival

Choose between a wide range of concerts, readings and recitals and discover daily a new cultural delight.

12.07.2012 - 25.08.2012

Seefestspiele Mörbisch

This year's performance at the Seefestspiele Mörbisch is all about Johann Strauss' compositions.

25.10.2012 - 07.11.2012

Viennale

Each year in October Vienna is the set of the Vienna International Film Festival presenting a range of movies from all over the world.

27.07.2012 - 15.08.2012

danube Festival

Ancient music in historic venues along the Danube.

13.09.2012 - 29.09.2012

Klangspuren

Contemporary music festival. This year's program features george Benjamine and the music development process in Spain during the last years.

31.03.2012 - 08.04.2012

Sounds of Easter

Concert and opera highlights at the Theater an der Wien.

11.07.2012 - 26.08.2012

Operafestival St. Margarethen

An old Roman quarry is the setting for this exciting summer festival. International stars and popular operas guarantee a spectacular experience.

08.08.2012 - 26.08.2012

Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

Music from the Renaissance and the Baroque period is held annualy at the Ambras Castle in Innsbruck.

09.09.2012 - 03.10.2012

Bruckner Festival

The festival features international musicians performing works by and from the time of Anton Bruckner. The festival opens with a "classical cloud of sound"

23.08.2012 - 09.09.2012

Grafenegg Music Festival

A classic Music Festival in a romantic setting. Grafenegg offers the historical backdrop for musical masterpieces from past centuries.

20.04.2012 - 11.10.2012

Schwarzenberg Schubertiade

This festival focuses on the music of Schubert and his contemporaries with concerts and radings.

18.07.2012 - 18.08.2012

Bregenz Festival

Don't miss this year's performance on the floating stage on lake Constance.

20.07.2012 - 02.09.2012

Salzburg Festival

Enjoy performances one of the most famous music festival in the world. This year's highlights are: Everyman, The magic Flute, Ariadne on Naxos and many more.