Vienna Ball Review from Hofburg: What It Is Really Like.
Vienna Ball Review. Unless you are a die-hard rock fan, visit a Vienna Ball. This complete first-hand report from Wiener Kaffeesiederball at Hofburg Imperial Palace will take you through the setting, the etiquette, the program, ballroom dancing, getting tickets in the first place, and most of all the fun! First and foremost, a Wiener Ball […]
Arnold Schoenberg: Life, Works, and Musical Style Explained
In 2024 Vienna celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schoenberg. The Austrian Jewish compos er and artist Arnold Schoenberg or Schoenberg (how his name spells in German language) was born in Vienna in 1874. Most famously, Schoenberg invented the revolutionary 12 tone music, turning him into a symbol of Fin-de-Siècle Vienna. Despite facing controversy and […]
Vienna Opera Ball 2027: What To Know
More than any other ball in Wien, the Vienna Opera Ball embodies social traditions of the old Imperial Austria. Not only does the Wiener Opernball constitute Austria’s largest meeting point for art celebrities, entrepreneurs and politicians but attracts celebrities from all over the world. Here is a guide of what to expect, an update on […]
Vienna Nightlife – Best Young Clubs And Student Bars
Guest Post, by Sam As old as the city is, some Vienna nightlife takes years off it. In case you find yourself in Wien, the nightlife is your best bet to get fully acquainted with the city. Since Vienna Unwrapped has talked about some of the best bars in Vienna for the over 30s here I am going […]
Classical Vienna Concerts With Small Children – Where To Take Your Kids
To enjoy classical Vienna concerts with small children pick events with the right format at the right time of day. Unless your kids are night owls they will probably be calmer during day-time concerts. As for the set up, also consider smaller ensembles of one to four musicians. Sometimes, a few instruments will captivate their […]
Grafenegg, Austria: Castle & Concert Day Trip From Vienna
Grafenegg. For a fresh air of sophistication during a day trip from Vienna, head for Schloss Grafenegg. As a child I couldn’t get enough of the castle’s magical Christmas markets. Later on, my daughter and I enjoyed Grafenegg’s magnificent state rooms and a garden picnic in two of its deck chairs, on our way to […]
Exclusive, Private Music Introduction by a celebrated Maestro in Vienna
Vienna Music Experience. Where do you find the best classical music when in town? Honestly, it’s a bit like sightseeing: the best places to visit in my home city are easy to identify. But how do you get the most out of these places? And how do you get the most out of classical music, […]
Puppets Theatre Vienna Review: Marionette Opera Magic Flute
Puppets Theatre Vienna. Since the marionette opera in Vienna is fun and enchanting it’s a sure fire way for your children to enjoy classical music. When I introduced my kids to opera I took them to see Mozart’s Magic Flute at the marionette theater of Schönbrunn Palace. Her is our review. The Puppets Theatre In […]
Volksoper Vienna: Best Vienna Theatre for Operetta Musicals
Volksoper Vienna. Dear opera and theater lovers, what about looking behind the scenes and exploring Wien’s popular operetta genre? Watching an operetta musical at a Vienna theatre like Volksoper entertains and enlightens in a very local way. To begin with, operetta is a light form of opera characterized by spoken dialogue between musical numbers, romantic plots, […]
The Waltz King: Johann Strauss 200th Birthday Celebration
In 2025, Vienna celebrates the 200th birth anniversary of Johann Strauss, Austria’s most popular music artist. As Strauss’s 200th birthday approaches in 2025, his influence on music remains significant, with his compositions still celebrated in Vienna’s ballrooms and concert halls. His extensive catalog has over 500 works, including more than 150 waltzes, such as the […]