Founded in 1498 as part of the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle
by Emperor Maximilian I for private masses and concerts for
the court.
Musikverein a.k.a. Gesellschaft
der Musikfreunde in Wien
The Society of Friends Of Music was founded
in 1812 by music loving people of the upper and middle class
to promote musical life.
Vienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera was
one of the first buildings on the famous Ringstraße, built
between 1861 and 1869 in neo-romantic style.
Wiener Konzerthaus
The Wiener Konzerthaus was built in 1913
and has been a place for classical music till the end of World
War I.
Conservatory Vienna
The Conservatory Vienna is supposed to
be one of the worlds best. Altough classified as a very traditional
school, it is also considered innovative.
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra was founded
in 1848 by O. Nicolai. It has a democratic structure and since
1997, women have been accepted to the orchestra.
