If only he could have heard it. When the symphony premiered on May 7, 1824 at a theater in Vienna, Austria, Beethoven was, for all intents and purposes, completely deaf. So when he stood on stage ...

In 1966, the conductor arrived in Vienna with a mission: to restore Gustav Mahler's place in 20th-century music.

This year, the Austrian capital is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss Jr., who ended up ...

Vienna, a timeless European capital city, blends royal grandeur with modern vibrancy. From the opulent Hofburg palace halls ...

just a short walk from the Vienna State Opera. Head down to the basement to see Klimt's amazing "Beethoven Frieze," while listening to Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" from the Symphony No. 9 on ...

Unlike Vienna's other royal residences ... These days, the Hofburg Palace is residence and office of the President of Austria, however extensive parts of the palace are still open to visitors.