A new chapter of music history: Opening of the House of Music in Yanguan, China
At the end of November 2024, another important chapter was opened in the cultural cooperation between Austria and China: the opening of the Haus der Musik in Yanguan, southwest of Shanghai. This unique project brings the Viennese music tradition to Asia in an impressive way and creates a cultural bridge that extends over continents.
A vision becomes a reality
The House of Music in Yanguan is more than just a museum - it is an adventure room for music lovers who presents the rich music history of Vienna with interactive highlights and the latest technology on around 5,000 square meters. In close cooperation with WU Promotion, one of the leading concert organizers of Asia, and the Dingdu Group was realized after several years of planning and construction.
The ceremonial opening took place in the presence of high -ranking personalities: Simon Posch, director of the Vienna House of Music, Dr. Andreas Riecken, Austrian ambassador in China, Jiatong Wu from Wu Promotion and the investor Xianghong Chen led through the memorable day. The celebration was supplemented by a video message by Peter Hanke, City Councilor of the City of Vienna, which underlined the international importance of the project.
Music as a bridge between cultures
"Music has the strength to combine people and build cultural bridges," emphasized Simon Posch at the opening. This vision comes to life in the new House of Music in Yanguan: it combines the Viennese music tradition with Chinese culture and thus creates a space for cultural dialogue and exchange. The design, developed by Chalabi Architects & Partner, combines classic elements with modern architecture, creating a unique symbiosis of tradition and innovation.
An international concept of success
The House of Music in Yanguan is already the second international expansion of the Viennese original. A first license project in Puebla, Mexico, was opened in 2015, which was successfully reopened in October 2024 after a panda -related break. These international projects impressively show how the Vienna brand as the capital of music is becoming increasingly important worldwide.
Wu doctorate, a central player in cultural exchange between Asia and the world for over 30 years, sees enormous potential in cooperation with the Haus der Musik: "We want to open other museums based on Viennese in China and beyond," explains Jiatong Wu .
Vienna as a cultural global brand
The House of Music in Yanguan strengthens Vienna as the capital of music and brings the cultural heritage of Vienna closer to an international audience. The Viennese music tradition, known for its masters such as Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss, is now presented in Yanguan in an interactive and modern way. Visitors can experience the diversity of Viennese music history and be inspired by the magic of the sounds.
A milestone for culture
The opening of the House of Music in Yanguan is not only a cultural milestone, but also a symbolic sign of the power of music, humans and nations. It is a place of history and modernity, East and West combined and shows that music is a universal language that knows no limits.
With this new museum, the House of Music continues its international success story - and invites visitors from all over the world to experience the fascination of music up close.