The Classic Music in Vienna

Vienna is well-known as the world capital of classical music. The capital of Austria has long history as a place where many genres evolved and developed and many composers created their masterpieces. Vienna attracts thousands of visitors each year, coming to see the traces of the famous musicians, as well as enjoying the opera and concerts conducted by famous Austrian performing groups.


Vienna has been an important centre of musical innovation. 18th and 19th century composers were drawn to the city due to the patronage of the Habsburgs, and made Vienna the European capital of classical music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Strauss II, among others, were associated with the city. During the Baroque period, Slavic and Hungarian folk forms influenced Austrian music. Below are some recommendations on historical musical sites many of them situated near the best hotels Vienna is offering.

As a branch of the Vienna Museum, Mozarthaus is one of the most regularly visited historical heritages in Vienna. Here you can see both the exhibition of his work, in chronological order, and demonstrations replicating his life in the house with his family. Mozarthaus has several floors and the first floor of the apartment is the original place where Mozart spent his troublsome life. Ticket price includes a very informative audio guide which you can have different language options. There are also regularly performed concerts.

Ludwig van Beethoven has spent 35 years of his life in Vienna. The Beethoven Pasqualatihaus is one of the apartments that he has been living in. During his 8 years of stay in this apartment, Beethoven composed his famous 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th symphonies as well as the opera Fidelio. You will find exhibitions of his own writings, documentations on his published work and other personal items.

The best way to enjoy your visit in Vienna and be pleased by its music and luxury is to reside in Hilton Hotel Vienna.