Newsletter July/August 2009
Haydn, Hellsberg, a bright summer
HAUS DER MUSIK summer programme
Summer is the time for festivals, music in the open-air or in shady arcades and courtyards. This year summer is also Haydn Year. "The rediscovery of a revolutionary", as he is described by the Austrian conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt, who rightly and tirelessly seeks to present "Old Haydn" in a new light.
This summer HAUS DER MUSIK will be focusing on Haydn, kids and a "cool museum experience", even when the temperature outside is 30°C or more.
The popular Live on Stage concerts will continue this summer and there will also be free Haydn concerts in the foyer, an interesting Haydn installation "Eine Haydn-Arbeit", and various rare items on display in the Haydn room of the museum. Tours for children entitled "Ein Haydn-Spass" are also available at special rates as part of the Vienna Ferienspiel.
We would also like to recommend the Open-Air Cinema in Vienna, one of the many festivals taking place in Austria, or a visit to Mozarthaus Vienna, our partner museum, taking advantage of the attractive combination tickets.
Last but not least, we include in this newsletter an interview with Dr. Clemens Hellsberg, CEO of the Vienna Philharmonic, who has been involved in communicating music to children and juveniles for years. The interactive Virtual Conductor, an installation with the Philharmonic Orchestra, is one of the highlights of the Sound Museum.
 | Bringing music to children Clemens Hellsberg on the Vienna Philharmonic, HAUS DER MUSIK and education
Clemens Hellsberg, CEO of the Vienna Philharmonic, understands the importance of musical education. The Vienna Philharmonic frequently perform free of charge for children - and also for sick children in hospitals - in an attempt to communicate music to them. In doing so, they make an enormous contribution to culture in Vienna, one of the world's music capitals. |
 | Summer Music Nights 09 Maria Doyle Kennedy and Francis International Airport
Both of these concerts are very special events. Maria Doyle Kennedy is not only an original member of Black Velvet and an outstanding actress but also an astonishing solo artist. And Francis International Airport are no strangers to HAUS DER MUSIK. |
 | In the footsteps of Joseph Haydn Haydn and the Vienna / Burgenland connection
To mark the 200th anniversary of the death of Joseph Haydn, HAUS DER MUSIK has cooperated closely with other Austrian museums, particularly in the Burgenland province and with the organisers of the "Haydn Phenomenon" exhibition in Eisenstadt. |
 | Haydn for Kids & Co Tours for children in the summer months
The Sound Museum has long participated in the Vienna Ferienspiel. This year children can discover Haydn and his time in an entertaining and easily accessible manner with admission at reduced price on presentation of the Ferienspiel pass. There are regular guided tours on weekends to help children discover Haydn the easy way. |
 | Bernhard Fibich: New Songs for Children Children's concert on 8 July 2009 at 5 pm
In this programme, Bernhard Fibich sings the best songs from his earlier concerts - in English and German - with the audience. |
 | Tip: Choral music at its best Summa Cum Laude Youth Music Festival
Once again, the Summa Cum Laude Youth Music Festival will be presenting a colourful mixture of children's and youth choirs from countries as diverse as Latvia, Kosovo and China at HAUS DER MUSIK, from 11.30 am on 6 July 2009. |