Uniform title | Musik in Wien, Musik aus Wien. English |
Contents |
The court chapel -- Music of the emperors -- Joseph Haydn -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Ludwig van Beethoven -- Franz Schubert -- The time of the minor masters -- Johann Strauss father and sons -- Johannes Brahms -- Anton Bruckner -- Gustav Mahler -- Arnold Schoenberg and his school -- The brothers Schrammel -- The Viennese popular song -- Franz Lehar and the silver age of operetta -- The musical present -- Great musicians as guests in Vienna -- The Vienna State Opera -- The Vienna Philharmonic -- The Vienna Symphony Orchestra -- Once more: the court chapel -- The Vienna Choir boys -- The Society of Friends of Music (Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde) in Vienna -- The Vienna Conceret Hall Society (Konzerthausgesellschaft) -- The Academy of Music and Performing Arts -- Musical walks. |
Abstract |
Explores the rich history of the city's musical institutions and the illustrious composers and performers who have either called Vienna home or have had some significant connection with the "City of Music." |
General note | Translation of: Musik in Wien, Musik aus Wien. |
Bibliography note | Includes index. |
LCCN | 88007426 |
ISBN | 0931340160 |