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  • Johannes Brahms

    Johannes Brahms

    …of the Society of Friends of Music and directed the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for three seasons. He was now a recognized figure in the world of music, with his compositions…

  • Fritz Kreisler

    Fritz Kreisler

    …his application to the Vienna Philharmonic was rejected. This prompted him to explore other avenues, including medicine and painting. After a brief stint in the army, Kreisler returned to his…

  • Johann Strauss I

    Johann Strauss I

    …Vienna, where he earned the sobriquet, “the Austrian Napoleon.” His fame reached new heights in 1834 when he was appointed bandmaster to the 1st Vienna Militia Regiment. The following year,…

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Ludwig van Beethoven

    …attempt to further his musical development, the court sent him to Vienna, the epicenter of culture and music in Europe, with the hope of enabling him to study under the…

  • Johann Strauss – Roses from the South

    Johann Strauss – Roses from the South

    …of a Strauss waltz perfectly. This recording is 100% authentic and even surpasses the Vienna Philharmonic’s performance. It was featured as #5 in the New Year’s Concert 2009 in Vienna….

  • Te Deum – Anton Bruckner

    Te Deum – Anton Bruckner

    Bruckner’s Te Deum in C major, conducted by Herbert von Karajan in 1978 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Wiener Singverein chorus. Soloists include Anna Tomowa-Sintow, Agnes Baltsa, David…

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    …to repay these loans when a commission or concert opportunity arose. The Move to Vienna In 1781, Mozart decided to settle in Vienna as a freelance performer and composer. His…

  • Johann Pachelbel

    …moved to Vienna, the cultural hub of the Habsburg empire, where he served as a deputy organist at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. During his five-year stay in Vienna, he was exposed…

  • America’s First Orchestra

    America’s First Orchestra

    …would be the Philharmonic’s home for decades. In true American spirit, the New York Philharmonic championed homegrown talent, premiering many works by American composers. Some of the most famous works…

  • Joseph Haydn

    Joseph Haydn

    …he made significant progress, learning to play the harpsichord and violin, and singing in the church choir. Haydn’s Time in Vienna In his early teens, Haydn’s impressive singing skills caught…

  • Gustav Mahler

    Gustav Mahler

    …nurture his musical abilities. At 15, he was accepted into the prestigious Vienna Conservatory, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of eminent teachers. Here, he won prizes for…

  • Benvenuto Cellini – Full Opera by Berlioz

    Benvenuto Cellini – Full Opera by Berlioz

    Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Vienna State Opera Chorus, conducted by Valery Gergiev, present Berlioz’s “Benvenuto Cellini.”…