Haus der Musik - Das Klangmuseum

Newsletter September 2010

Exploring the Sound Museum on the new „Sound:Carpet"

Haus der Musik is restyling the Sound:Carpet, an installation first created by Hermann Nitsch in 2008. Austrian artist Gilbert Bretterbauer fashioned a new design for the monumental carpet, which decorates Haus der Musik's third floor.

It's Frédéric Chopin's 200^th anniversary, and Haus der Musik is honouring the great Polish composer with an array of events. Following a special exhibition and our Chopin summer concert series, Haus der Musik is now presenting "ROUND ABOUT CHOPIN," an international Chopin-festival, featuring musicians from 15 different countries.

Sound:Carpet

Gilbert Bretterbauer redesigns monumental carpet.

Haus der Musik's, entire third floor - dedicated to the composers of the First and Second Viennese School - has been given a new look.  Austrian artist and designer Gilbert Bretterbauer refashioned the museum's monumental "Sound:Carpet" which covers 700m2 of exhibition space. Like much of Gilbert Bretterbauer's work, the carpet is located at the interface of art and design. It operates as a functional floor object, while proposing an expanded understanding of art.

Mai Cocopelli: “Rabi’s Wish Concert”

A musical tour with exciting encounters for young and old.

On September 3, Mai Cocopelli returns with "Rabi's Wish Concert" a children's concert, which lured in young and old during Haus der Musik's ten-year anniversary festival.

Round About Chopin

International Chopin Festival

Fans of contemporary interpretations should mark September 16 - 26, 2010 in their calendars. During the international "ROUND ABOUT CHOPIN" festival, music formations from 15 different countries interpret works of Frédéric Chopin. ROUND ABOUT CHOPIN - crossover homage to the exceptional Polish composer .

Botanica - Live on Stage

Music with depth and beautiful melodies

A few brief guitar chords, minimal percussion, Wurlitzer electric piano, a rough, expressive voice between John Cale, Elvis Costello and Matt Johnson - and one is in the thick of the Botanica sound. Live on Stage at Haus der Musik - 21 September 2010 at 8 p.m..

The Long Night of Museums

Dense Line-Up at the Interactive Sound Museum

On October 2, 2010 Austrian museums once again open their doors to the country's night owls. With only one ticket, you can access all participating museums until 1am in the morning. Haus der Musik joins the "ORF - Long Night of Museums" with an exciting music programme.

Tip: “Haus der Musik – MemberCard”

Unlimited visits to the museum and an array of concerts for free.

For only € 33,- you can become a member at Haus der Musik and venture on a year long discovery into the world of music: For one year, MemberCard holders enjoy free entry to all Live-On-Stage concerts, unlimited access to the museum and many other special deals. Get your MemberCard now, and enjoy free entry to our concerts during the international "ROUND ABOUT CHOPIN" festival.