News and Updates 2010

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Gustav Mahler 2010/2011

29th October 2009

Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911), the genius of the end of the 19th century, was a music pioneer of his time and influenced many composers. All over the world he will be celebrated for two consecutive years: 2010 would mark his 150th birthday, 2011 would be his 100th anniversary of death.

Salon-Orchestra Alt-Wien - New Christmas Packages

28th October 2009

We added new Christmas Packages to the Salon-Orchestra Alt-Wien Concerts. Take a look at the Christmas concerts and packages.

New Layout - new Features

21st October 2009

Have a look at the new layout, with some new features like "Printing your tickets".

Victor Herbert - 150th Anniversary

1st February 2009

Today 150 years ago, Victor Herbert was born in Dublin. A cellist, he studied at the Stuttgart conservatory and played in the opera orchestra. 1886 he moved to New York to join the Theodore Thomas Orchestra. From 1898 until 1904 Victor Herbert was the conductor of the three-year old Pittsburgh Symphony, being instrumental in its rise to become one of the major orchestras of the country. Later he founded his own touring "Victor Herbert Orchestra" which mainly played light music (much of which came from Herbert’s own pen) around the country. In 1914 he was one of the co-founders of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.

Victor Herbert wrote more than 40 operettas and two operas (Natoma, 1911 and Madeleine, 1914).