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Can you please tell me how is the life in Austria?


I want to know,because I'm a pianist and I want to go there.Is the classical music appreciated in Austria?Can i find a work?Currently I'm in Australia.

Of course classical music is greatly appreciated in Austria! It is actually one of the things Austria is known for - and attracts tourists and music lovers from around the world. I recommend that you visit Vienna first and while you are there visit Stadtpark (a city park) downtown and you will see many statues dedicated to famous composers. The most famous one is the gilded statue of Johann Strauss II. In the summer, a small orchestra regularly plays waltzes there. Other famous classical Austrian composers: Franz Schubert; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Gustav Mahler; Joseph Hadyn; and Anton Bruckner to just name a few.

Classical music is everywhere - even the famous Lipizzaner horses perform to Viennese music at the Winter Riding School. The Vienna Philharmonic, one of the best symphony orchestras in the world, performs at the Vienna Opera house from September to June. The city's second orchestra is the Wiener Symphoniker. There are also a number of chamber music ensembles, such as the Alban Berg Quartert, and lots of visiting musicians. Performances are held at theatres, like the Konzerthaus, and historic palaces like Schloss Schonbrunn.

Here are some websites to check out:
The Musikverein:
http://www.musikverein.at/startseite.asp

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra:
http://www.wienerphilharmoniker.at/index...

If you are a very good pianist, and know a bit of German (it does help) I think you have a good chance to find a job. I would start in Vienna first because not only is it the capital of Austria but also the largest city and the best night life.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Petra M, Vancouver

Mozart was great.

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