No prizes for guessing the topic of this festival: the Vienna Design Week does what it says on the label, with an eclectic array of events across the city. What's the … [Read more...] about Vienna Design Week
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Rum, gin & tequila
I should perhaps start this off with a hearty piratical "Arrrrrr!" or some other rum-soaked cliché. But I won't. Anyway, if you like a drop of rum, a gin and tonic or some … [Read more...] about Rum, gin & tequila
The Musikverein
It's probably inappropriate for a philistine like me to make any kind of comment about the Musikverein. In golf, it would be Augusta. In football, Anfield. In art, the … [Read more...] about The Musikverein
Schönbrunn classical concerts
Sometimes the "touristy" thing to do is more authentic than you might think, for example at a concert in Schönbrunn Palace's Orangery. The concert venue (A spring … [Read more...] about Schönbrunn classical concerts
How do I see a classical concert?
Vienna has a musical heritage like no other and one that continues today. But where can you find the right classical music concert for your stay? Here are my … [Read more...] about How do I see a classical concert?
The Konzerthaus
A little triumvirate of buildings sits atop Vienna's vast collection of classical music venues: the State Opera House, the Musikverein, and the Konzerthaus. Each venue has … [Read more...] about The Konzerthaus