Pitstop 4 - Vienna, Austria
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Vienna is my most looked-forward destination. A little city where the best of all musicians over the world meet for the past few centuries, a place where revered composers lived and brought beautiful music to our ears that was composed a hundred years ago. Vienna... the city of music!
The most well-loved composer in Vienna - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Amongst our plan was to catch a concert. At a place where most people are fans of Mozart, it's definitely a must to watch an orchestra performance. And we were in luck! It's the very weekend (21-22 Mar) when the Mozart Orchestra will be performing exclusively just for Easter celebrations only! And their next performing season is in May. We're in for a treat :D
This orchestra (as researched the night before in Munich) is very special because they perform dressed in costumes during the Mozart era. Yes, those fake grey wigs with pompy curly collars hanging over their chests and white leggings. They also perform in Vienna's most famous concert halls - Musikverein Wein aka. Golden Hall. The Golden Hall is like the epitomy of all music halls. Entirely made of wood in the interior, the acoustics are one of the best in the world :)
While camwhoring w Mozart statue, this lady dressed approached us to sell concert tickets! haha... saved us the hassle of looking for the ticket office. And becuz tickets are selling so fast, we decided to watch concert tht very night. *excited*
Before concert starts, we took some time to explore Hofburg Wein, a palace located in the heart of the city.
A series of 'Spot-me!' photos. hehe
This one is hard, can spot Sista?
There he is :)
After tonnes of camwhoring, we realised that we're at the BACK of the palace. lol... Now this is the front - Hofburg Palace again. haha
In front of Hofburg Palace is Heldenplatz, just a big open space with horse carriages lined up along the roads
Sidetrack - this car is really small and cute, see how the person in squeezed inside. hehe
I love this picture :)
Onto Volksgarten...
This statue funnily appear in front of this Pantheon-like structure.
Sista as usual =.=
To the left of Volksgarten across the road is the Parliament House.
An interesting sign between tram carriages
Headed for dinner at a pub-restaurant recommended by our hostel. It has a very interesting concept cuz everything inside is about measurements!
Me and my Gordon Bleu - Breaded chicken w ham and cheese *YUM*
JY & his ___________
Yisi & Sista ordered the same - Weiner Schnitzel. Sounds so fanciful like some exclusive Viennese food. Turned out to be Swensen style breaded chicken. lol
Off to Musikverein Wien - Golden Hall! And my cam batt went flat =.= *Arghh!* Just as I was bout to see the highlight of the day :S This theatre is just amazing! It's exactly how I thought nobles and aristocrats used to attend orchestra / opera concerts... the interior is MAGNIFICENT! *Jaw drop* Statues and borders of columns in gold, ceiling painted with classical art figures and hanging down from there are 6 sparkly chandeliers. OMG. It's just a sight to behold.
Proud of our tickets :D
Inspired...but incomplete
Concert starts! I'm quite surprised the atmosphere is very casual and jolly, not formal and artas kind. *happy* They played the popular compositions of Mozart...
Totally awed by the choir singing in 'Requiem'. Get goosebumps as after effects and... i can't describe it. Everything's perfect!
Observe how expressive the conductor is...
Not forgetting Eine Kleine Nachtmusik = A Little Night Music - pretty different from my interpretation when I played on piano. But this is really good!
Piano Sonata No. 11, Alla Turca = Turkish Rondo - Vivacissimo style, really cool :D
End of concert...
Ceiling decor at the lobby
Ys took a pic w Beethoven which I didnt :(
But enjoyed the evening very much!
Somehow, I just have in mind to buy the bust of Beethoven and place it on top of my piano. My sixth sense tells me Vienna's the place to get his bust. And so my quest for Beethoven's bust begins in Day 2 of Vienna! =D
The most well-loved composer in Vienna - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Amongst our plan was to catch a concert. At a place where most people are fans of Mozart, it's definitely a must to watch an orchestra performance. And we were in luck! It's the very weekend (21-22 Mar) when the Mozart Orchestra will be performing exclusively just for Easter celebrations only! And their next performing season is in May. We're in for a treat :D
This orchestra (as researched the night before in Munich) is very special because they perform dressed in costumes during the Mozart era. Yes, those fake grey wigs with pompy curly collars hanging over their chests and white leggings. They also perform in Vienna's most famous concert halls - Musikverein Wein aka. Golden Hall. The Golden Hall is like the epitomy of all music halls. Entirely made of wood in the interior, the acoustics are one of the best in the world :)
While camwhoring w Mozart statue, this lady dressed approached us to sell concert tickets! haha... saved us the hassle of looking for the ticket office. And becuz tickets are selling so fast, we decided to watch concert tht very night. *excited*
Before concert starts, we took some time to explore Hofburg Wein, a palace located in the heart of the city.
A series of 'Spot-me!' photos. hehe
This one is hard, can spot Sista?
There he is :)
After tonnes of camwhoring, we realised that we're at the BACK of the palace. lol... Now this is the front - Hofburg Palace again. haha
In front of Hofburg Palace is Heldenplatz, just a big open space with horse carriages lined up along the roads
Sidetrack - this car is really small and cute, see how the person in squeezed inside. hehe
I love this picture :)
Onto Volksgarten...
This statue funnily appear in front of this Pantheon-like structure.
Sista as usual =.=
To the left of Volksgarten across the road is the Parliament House.
An interesting sign between tram carriages
Headed for dinner at a pub-restaurant recommended by our hostel. It has a very interesting concept cuz everything inside is about measurements!
Me and my Gordon Bleu - Breaded chicken w ham and cheese *YUM*
JY & his ___________
Yisi & Sista ordered the same - Weiner Schnitzel. Sounds so fanciful like some exclusive Viennese food. Turned out to be Swensen style breaded chicken. lol
Off to Musikverein Wien - Golden Hall! And my cam batt went flat =.= *Arghh!* Just as I was bout to see the highlight of the day :S This theatre is just amazing! It's exactly how I thought nobles and aristocrats used to attend orchestra / opera concerts... the interior is MAGNIFICENT! *Jaw drop* Statues and borders of columns in gold, ceiling painted with classical art figures and hanging down from there are 6 sparkly chandeliers. OMG. It's just a sight to behold.
Proud of our tickets :D
Inspired...but incomplete
Concert starts! I'm quite surprised the atmosphere is very casual and jolly, not formal and artas kind. *happy* They played the popular compositions of Mozart...
Totally awed by the choir singing in 'Requiem'. Get goosebumps as after effects and... i can't describe it. Everything's perfect!
Observe how expressive the conductor is...
Not forgetting Eine Kleine Nachtmusik = A Little Night Music - pretty different from my interpretation when I played on piano. But this is really good!
Piano Sonata No. 11, Alla Turca = Turkish Rondo - Vivacissimo style, really cool :D
End of concert...
Ceiling decor at the lobby
Ys took a pic w Beethoven which I didnt :(
But enjoyed the evening very much!
Somehow, I just have in mind to buy the bust of Beethoven and place it on top of my piano. My sixth sense tells me Vienna's the place to get his bust. And so my quest for Beethoven's bust begins in Day 2 of Vienna! =D
