Seeing the various opera houses was a highlight for me. I was really impressed with Vienna and its musical history. How different the concerts are in Europe!
Carole Daley, Destrehan, LA
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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Rodion Shchedrin, Russia’s Foremost Living Composer
When we attend a concert these days, it is likely that we will hear the music of composers who died anywhere between 50 and 250 years ago. Composers who are still alive—people like John Adams, Steve Reich, or Arvo Pärt—are … Continue reading
Vienna’s New Year’s Day Concert
Perhaps the most famous annual concert worldwide is the New Year’s Day Concert. This performance of the Philharmonic featuring the music of the Strauss family is now broadcast around the world and has come to represent Vienna to an international … Continue reading