Austria - Vienna

Youth Orchestra • Sacred Choir • Secular Choir • Band

Cultural high spot of Europe
City-centre accommodation
One of the musical capitals of the world

This gracious city, straddling the Danube, has been at the heart of European affairs since the dawn of time. From Celtic town, Roman settlement to Imperial capital, it has been home to Freud as well as countless composers; Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler and Bruckner all lived and worked here. Today Vienna is full of charm, beauty and interest. The old city ‘Innere Stadt’, surrounded by the elegant ‘Ringstrasse’, is relatively compact and easily explored on foot. St Stephen’s cathedral, at its heart, dominates the skyline.

Concerts

In Vienna itself, groups can give concerts in the magnificent cathedral of St Stephens, where both lunchtime recitals and participation in Mass are possibilities. Prestigious churches, such as the Baroque Karlskirche, can be hired for a fee for a highprofile concert. Outside the city, there are some beautiful spa towns which provide our groups with churches, bandstands and spa halls in which to perform. These concerts are attended regularly by highly appreciative audiences and help give our groups a truly memorable, as well as personal experience.

Sample itinerary (choir)

Day 1 - Depart for afternoon ferry and overnight travel.

Day Two - Afternoon arrival in Vienna. Remainder of day at leisure to begin exploring the city.

Day Three - Depart after breakfast for Eisenstadt, to visit the Esterharzy Palace. Return to Vienna Mass performance in St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Day Four - Full day’s sightseeing in Vienna to visit Prater Park and some of the many museums. Evening concert in a nearby Spa town.

Day Five - Morning at leisure in Vienna. Depart after lunch for Schönbrunn Palace. Enjoy guided tour followed by concert.

Day Six - Morning free in Vienna. Afternoon departure for overnight coach journey.

Day Seven - Morning ferry and afternoon arrival home.

Excursions

Haus der Musik: fantastic hands-on museum of music, exploring all aspects of music. Conduct the Vienna Philharmonic on a virtual podium or play the Waltz Dice Game to create your own composition.

Schonbrunn Palace: former summer residence of the Habsburgs and on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list.

Spanish Riding School: see the famous Lipizzaner horses go through their steps in a stunning display and enjoy the museum.

Vienna Prater: the oldest amusement park in the world, with its famous ferris wheel and plenty of other attractions.

Accommodation

We have a wide variety of accommodation available for our groups in and around Vienna, depending on your needs and budget. This includes 3 star hotels near to Schonbrunn Palace to centrally situated hostels in Vienna itself.

Festival Ideas

Summa cum Laude International Youth Music Festival 5 - 9 July 2008 This professionally-arranged competitive festival, suitable for choirs, bands and orchestras, centres around the spectacular Musikverein in the heart of Vienna. The Festival’s true focus is to offer participating groups the opportunity to create lasting connections across all borders. It is a truly amazing event – please contact us for more details.

We can arrange workshops for your students with members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Please ask for details.

INFORMATION
MINIMUM DURATION	7 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
EXTRA NIGHTS	RING FOR DETAILS
COACH TYPE	EXECUTIVE 48-SEATER WITH AIR CONDITIONING
TOUR MANAGER	FULL TIME
MEALS	FULL BOARD
JOURNEY FROM CALAIS	18 HOURS