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Classical Music Concert Halls in Vienna
Beethoven Platz Imperial Hall
Built: 19th Century
Address: Beethovenpl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
The Vienna Imperial Hall was built by Friedrich Schmidt, who also built the St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) and the Vienna town hall (Wiener Rathaus). It is a classical music venue at the Beethoven Platz 1. With excellent acoustics and captivating architecture, the neo-gothic hall is home to the Vienna Royal Orchestra concerts.
Hofburg Palace
Built: 13th Century
Address: 1010 Vienna, Austria
The Hofburg Palace is the former imperial winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty and was its principal palace. Today, it is the president of Austria’s official residence and workplace. Certain wings of the palace host classical music concerts, like the Festival Hall Wing, Redoute Wing, etc., making it an important musical landmark of Vienna.
House of Industry
Built: 1911
Address: Schwarzenbergpl. 4, 1030 Wien, Austria
The House of Industry, or Haus der Industrie, is a landmark built in the late-historicism style, designed by the renowned architect, Karl König. The large fest hall inside is widely considered to be one of the most spectacular halls at the Ringstraße in Vienna. Emperor Franz Joseph inaugurated the building in 1911 and his oil painting sits on the front side of the hall.
Kapuzinerkirche
Built: 1632
Address: Tegetthoffstraße 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
The Kapuzinerkirche, also known as the Capuchin Church in Vienna, Austria, is a Catholic church and monastery. It is looked after by the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. The church is famous for being the final resting place of the members of the House of Habsburg, which is in the Imperial Crypt. Its church concerts also draw a lot of visitors.
Kursalon
Built: 1867
Address: Johannesgasse 33, 1010 Wien, Austria
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Originally, the Kursalon was built as a venue that will provide healing mineral water to visitors but soon it became a musical attraction after composers like Johann Strauss performed at its halls. It has the traditional design of an English landscaped park, created by landscape painter Josef Selleny.
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Maltese church
Built: Mid-15 Century
Address: Kärntner Str. 37, 1010 Wien, Austria
The Maltese Church, also known as Malteserkirche, is a Roman Catholic church of the Knights Hospitaller in Vienna, built in the Gothic style. It organises one-hour classical concerts with organ and trumpets. Works of the musical greats, such as Händel, Mozart, Schubert, Haydn and Bach, among other Viennese classics, are presented at these church concerts.
Minoritenkirche
Built: 1350
Address: Minoritenplatz 2A, 1010 Wien, Austria
The Minoritenkirche is the home to the Italian Congregation in Vienna and its association with the church goes back to the early 17th century. The building follows the style of French Cathedral architecture. The venue is famous for its 1786 organ. As an ode to the spirit of classical music, the front relief of the monument features Joseph Haydn, Antonio Salieri, and Mozart.
Palais Auersperg
Built: 1710
Address: Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Wien, Austria
The Palais Auersperg has been a venue for classical concerts for over 230 years. The Vienna Residence Orchestra often performs at the venue and it has a special connection to many Maestros of classical music, including Mozart and Gluck. The Baroque palace has a rich and layered history, having changed hands a number of times.
Eschenbach Palace
Built: 1872
Address: Eschenbachgasse 9, 1010 Wien, Austria
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Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria inaugurated the building in 1872. Palais Eschenbach was designed by architect Otto Thienemann in the Palladian classicism style. The 'Golden Ballroom' where most of the classical music events take place is well-known for its acoustics, while the venue itself is a stunning piece of art.
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Palais Ferstel
Built: 1860
Address: Strauchgasse 4, 1010 Wien, Austria
Built in the style of early Florentine Renaissance architecture, the Palais Ferstel was originally built for the Austrian National Bank and stock exchange in 1860. But, 1878 onwards, it became the headquarters of the Austro-Hungarian Bank. The construction was done by Baron Heinrich von Ferstel. The Vienna Supreme Orchestra often hosts concerts at the venue.
Niederösterreich Palace
Built: Mid-16th Century
Address: Herrengasse 13, 1010 Wien, Austria
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The Palais Niederösterreich is a politically significant landmark in Vienna, having housed the estates general of the state of Lower Austria until 1848 and many other government ministries and offices over the years. Post-1997, it was heavily renovated and opened as a venue for exhibitions and classical music events.
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Palffy Palace
Built: 1357
Address: Josefsplatz 6, 1010 Wien, Austria
The Palffy Palace is a historic property, made in the Renaissance architectural style, with Baroque elements. The name of the palace comes from the Pálffy princely family, who were the owners in the 17th century. It is said that Mozart himself played at the Palffy Palace and his famous work, Figaro, had its first performance here, in private.
Peterskirche
Built: 1733
Address: Peterspl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
The Baroque jewel, Peterskirche, also known as St. Peter’s Church, is located in the heart of Vienna. It is a very active venue for classical music concerts — it hosts free organ concerts daily, the Classic Ensemble Vienna plays works by Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and Vivaldi several times a week here, the Opera in the Crypt concerts also take place regularly in the old vaults of the church and Mozart’s piano sonatas are performed on the weekends.
Sala Terrena (Mozart's House)
Built: Early-13th Century
Address: Singerstraße 7, 1010 Wien, Austria
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The Sala Terrena is on the ground floor of the Deutschordenshaus, commonly known as Mozart's House. This house is famous because two of the greatest classical music composers had lived here at some point – Mozart and Brahms. Made in the Venetian late-Renaissance style, the Sala Terra is the oldest concert halls in Vienna.
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Schönbrunn Palace
Built: 1700
Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria
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The Schönbrunn Palace, designed in the extravagant Rococo style, was the most prominent summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. The palace hosts some of the most celebrated classical music concerts in all of Vienna, mainly presenting the works of Mozart and Stauss. It is also a popular tourist destination.
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St. Anne’s Church (Annakirche)
Built: 1320
Address: Annagasse 3B, 1010 Wien, Austria
The St. Anne’s Church, or Annakirche, is also one of the most beloved classical music venues for Church concerts. It is a favourite among choirs, orchestras and soloists who perform works by famous composers such as Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. Made in the Baroque style, the church's frescos and its organ are well-known.
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St. Michael's Church
Built: Early-13th Century
Address: Michaelerplatz 5, 1010 Wien, Austria
Michaelerkirche, or St. Michael's Church, is among the few remaining structures in Vienna that were designed in the Romanesque style. It used to be the parish church of the Imperial Court. St. Michael’s Church is famous for the presentation of portions of the quartet version of Mozart's Requiem, Vivaldi’s parable, The Four Seasons, and other famous pieces of classical music.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Built: 1578
Address: Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna has St. Stephen's Cathedral as the mother church. But the cathedral is also famous as a church concert venue. Throughout the year, the cathedral has a number of concerts lined up — from July to October, Vivaldi's ‘The Four Seasons’ is performed on Saturdays at the Summer Cathedral Concerts. A series of Advent concerts, too, is played right before Christmas.
St. Charles Church (Karlskirche)
Built: 1737
Address: Kreuzherrengasse 1, 1040 Wien, Austria
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St. Charles Church, or Karlskirche, built in the Baroque style is widely considered the most outstanding structure of its kind. Dedicated to Saint Charles Borromeo, this church is one of the most premium classical music venues for Church concerts in Vienna, with beautiful acoustics and stunning architecture.
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Theater an der Wien
Built: 1801
Address: Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Wien, Austria
The Theater an der Wien, literally, ‘the theater on the banks of the Wien’, is a historic theatre located next to the Wien River in Vienna. It was envisioned by the Viennese theatrical impresario Emanuel Schikaneder, who is well-known as Mozart's librettist and collaborator. Since its inception, it has hosted many significant works of theatre, opera, and classical music.
Theater im Park
Built: 2020
Address: Prinz-Eugen-Straße, 1030 Wien, Austria
The Theater im Park is an open-air venue in the heart of Vienna that presents musicals, cabarets, classical music concerts and other cultural events. It is a recent addition to Vienna’s rich cultural and theatrical scene. Presented by Michael Niavarani and Georg Hoanzl, the venue also boasts of the beautiful private garden of the Schwarzenberg family.
Viennese Music Association (Musikverein)
Built: 1870
Address: Musikvereinspl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
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The Vienna Music Association, or Musikverein, is the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna. It was built on land given by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and run by the Society of Friends of Music in Vienna. The 'Great Hall' inside is world-renowned for its acoustics.
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Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)
Built: 1869
Address: Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
The Vienna State Opera, or Wiener Staatsoper, was built according to the plans by August Sicard von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll, with Josef Hlávka designing the historic building. The Renaissance Revival-style building is often associated with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Volksoper Vienna
Built: 1898
Address: Währinger Str. 78, 1090 Wien, Austria
The Volksoper, or the Vienna People's Opera, is an opera house with a rich history. It hosted the first Viennese performances of Tosca and Salome in 1907 and 1910 respectively and many famous artists, such as Maria Jeritza and Richard Tauber have made an appearance here. Its annual season, which runs from September through June, offers a number of classical music concerts.
Wiener Börse
Built: 1877
Address: Wallnerstraße 8, 1010 Wien, Austria
The former Vienna Stock Exchange building, the Wiener Börse is now a popular setting for classical music concerts and other cultural events. Situated on the iconic Vienna Ring Road, the brick-red facade of the building is instantly recognizable. It was constructed by Danish architect Theophil von Hansen in the 1870s and housed the Vienna Stock Exchange until 1998.
Wiener Konzerthaus
Built: 1913
Address: Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Wien, Austria
The Wiener Konzerthaus, originally designed in the Art Nouveau style, was built by Fellner & Helmer, in cooperation with Ludwig Baumann. The concert hall was supposed to focus on both popular and innovative musical styles and attract a broader public than the more traditional Musikverein.
Vienna City Hall (Wiener Rathauskeller)
Built: 1899
Address: Rathauspl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
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