Special exhibition: Constanze Geiger in focus

The House of Music The composer Constanze Geiger (1835–1890) a new special exhibition. The occasion is a historical moment: Your Ferdinandus Waltz Waltz was listed at this year's New Year's concert by the Vienna Philharmonic as the first work of a woman-a significant signal for the visibility of composers.

Musical exceptional talent

Constanze Geiger was a celebrated artist of her time. Her waltzs were played by Johann Straus's father and son, her spiritual works sounded in the churches of Vienna. The exhibition shows original manuscripts, grade material and contemporary witnesses - and puts your music back into the light of the public.

Josephine Weinlich (1848–1887) , founder of the first European women's orchestra, is also Together they stand for a generation of musicians who have shaped Viennese music life - and have often been overlooked.

Together with the Vienna Philharmonic

The exhibition was created in close cooperation with the historical archive of the Vienna Philharmonic , which has been located in the Haus der Musik since 2000. Board of Directors Daniel Froschauer emphasizes:

"Constanze Geiger is an impressive example of how women shaped Vienna's musical life. We are pleased to raise awareness of your work."

Experience music, discover history

Since its opening, the House of Music has inspired an interactive sound museum. Director Simon Posch explains:

"With this exhibition we want to put an inspiring artist in the spotlight - and make her musical heritage tangible for everyone."

You can see the special exhibition on the first floor, the area of ​​the museum, which is dedicated to the Vienna Philharmonic.

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Image: Constanze Geiger. Lithograph by Gabriel Decker, 1849. One year after the composition of the Ferdinandus Walzer, op. 10 © Historical Archives of the Viennese Philharmonic Orchestra