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For years Austria has been synonymous with European Culture, boasting an impressive record. But Austria is not only caught up in the traditions of the past - there is a vibrant stage for new creativity. Theatre and music, museums and literature - here's a brief insight into Austria's cultural treasures.

 
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Theatre and Music

In the 18th and 19th century Austria was the centre of European music. This accounts for the wide range of venues and orchestras performing today - opera houses, theatres, orchestras and the wide-ranging musical traditions such as the internationally broadcast New Year's Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic.

The countless Austrian concert halls, music stages and theatres provide the venues for unalloyed musical pleasure. Let yourself be inspired by some of the numerous treats on offer:

A visit to one of the Vienna theatres, such as

  • Burgtheater
  • Akademietheater
  • Volkstheater
  • Schauspielhaus
  • Vienna's English Theatre


Or maybe a visit to the opera, such as the Viennese State OperaVienna State Opera, the Vienna People's OperaVienna Volksoperor the Graz Opera HouseGraz Opera House (German only)?

The most famous concert halls in Austria include the Vienna Musikverein (venue for the New Year's Concert), the Large Festival Hall (Festspielhaus) in Salzburg, or the Bruckner Hall in Linz.

Festivals

There are music festivals across many different places in Austria . Find out more by listening to an audio stream:Music Festivals in Austria [mp3, 919.5kb]

Austria is also famous beyond its borders for the variety of festivals on offer. Just a few of the long list of events are included here:

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