How Do You Attend A World-Class Orchestra Concert In Vienna For Five Dollars?
Vienna, Austria, is the classical music capital of the world. It is filled with the spirits of such immortals as Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and Brahms, and is the present-day home of the world-renowned Vienna State Opera, the Vienna Boys Choir, two top-notch symphony orchestras and countless smaller ensembles and music festivals. Many people assume that if they travel to Vienna, they will have to break the bank to attend an outstanding classical concert in one of the beautiful, historic concert venues the city is known for. Here’s how to attend a world-class concert at the Musikverein, home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and considered one of the finest concert halls in the world-for about five dollars. The only condition: you will have to stand. Find your way to the Musikverein. It is located in the center of the city, a block off of Karlsplatz and three blocks from the Vienna State Opera. If you get lost, ask for directions. Most Viennese will know where it is. Walk past the
