Among the dozens of works by Beethoven, there is only one opera: Fidelio, the tale of how Leonore rescues her husband from a Spanish prison. As part of the Beethoven … [Read more...] about Fidelio and Christoph Waltz
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Vienna Coffee Festival
Pass more than a few hours in Vienna, and you'll soon learn that coffee is an essential part of the fabric of the city. A fact confirmed by the annual Vienna Coffee … [Read more...] about Vienna Coffee Festival
Where to watch football in the pub
Austrian beer and English football: a great combination (and, if I'm honest, better than the other way around). So where can you watch the Premier League, Champions League or … [Read more...] about Where to watch football in the pub
The Vienna Jazz festival
Think of Vienna and you might not automatically think of Herbie Hancock or Natalie Cole. Or Dave Brubeck. Or Liza Minnelli. Or John Scofield. But those are just some of the … [Read more...] about The Vienna Jazz festival
The Silvesterpfad
Vienna doesn't leave celebrating New Year's Eve to chance. Each year, the city organises the Silvesterpfad (New Year's Eve Trail) with entertainment around the city … [Read more...] about The Silvesterpfad
The New Year’s Concert
Take an iconic orchestra, a famous venue, and a world-class conductor. Put them all together and what do you get? Probably not tickets (actually, you *can* get tickets with a … [Read more...] about The New Year’s Concert