Scenic spot introduction:
The Vienna Singverein is known as the world's best concert hall along with the Berlin Philharmonic Hall, the Leipzig Gewandhaus, the Amsterdam City Hall, and the Boston Symphony Hall. It is the oldest and most modern concert hall in Vienna. It can be said to be the fulcrum of Vienna's musical life and the permanent performance venue of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The world-famous "Vienna New Year's Concert" is performed here every year.Attractions distribution:
Golden Hall It is part of the Society of Friends of Music, which has more than 7,000 members and is said to be the oldest and largest music organization in the world. The concert hall building was designed by the architect Ophir Hansen. Construction began in 1867 and was completed in 1869. The exterior walls are yellow and red, and there are many statues of the goddess of music on the roof. It is quaint and unique, showing the Italian Renaissance architectural style. Golden Hall In addition, it also includes several performance halls such as the Brahms Hall and Mozart Hall, as well as offices, collection rooms and other venues.On January 6, 1870, the first performance was held in the Golden Hall of the Concert Hall; from 1872 to 1875, the famous musician Brahms was responsible for organizing concerts in the Concert Hall; starting in 1939, the Vienna New Year's Concert was held here every January 1, which was interrupted for a time due to the war and resumed in 1959. Now, the Vienna Concert is broadcast live via television satellite in dozens of countries and regions every year, with more than 1 billion viewers, making it a world-renowned music event.
Scenic spot features:
Concert halls, art performances, venues, city toursAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: 12-Day Eastern European Tour Guide 2017
- Traveling Alone: 15 Days in Europe (Part 2) Austria
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
Europe > Austria > Vienna
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Attraction Tickets
Scenic area opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:00-20:00;
Saturday: 09:00-13:00