Music Experience and Music Culture in the Music Capital Vienna
The cultural and educational significance of Haus der Musik
"Vienna defines itself as a European centre of culture, and a city of music. The city of Vienna and Wien Holding continuously and sustainably invest in music. Haus der Musik plays a central role, educationally as well as culturally: as mediator of music for children and teenagers, and meeting point and supporter of up-and-coming musicians." KR Peter Hanke, Managing Director, Wien Holding
In its cluster of cultural institutions, Wien Holding assembles the Mozarthaus Vienna, the Kunsthaus Wien, the Jewish Museum, the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien - encompassing the Ronacher, the Raimundtheater and the Theater an der Wien - the Wiener Stadthalle and last but not least Haus der Musik.
"Haus der Musik is a phenomenon: Internationally acclaimed, it is one of the most highly frequented Viennese museums, and also offers a stage to promising young singers and songwriters.
At the same time it is a place for children and teenagers do discover the world of sounds and music. Thousands of students and teachers have visited Haus der Musik. For many it was their first encounter with great figures of Austrian musical history. Others tried their hand at different instruments or experimented with various sound bodies. The shows and guided tours for children enjoy great popularity also, proving that innovative presentation can spark today's youth's interest and enthusiasm for music and culture.
Moreover Haus der Musik is a popular destination for Vienna visitors and music lovers, who, following their opera, theatre or concert evening want to immerse themselves in Viennese music history.
Wien Holding will continue to invest in Haus der Musik, despite difficult economic times: Ten years of service to the public not only warrant further structural repairs. In times of constant digital innovation, Haus der Musik also has to expand its interactive offerings. The opportunity to immediately experience and personally experiment with music is, after all, a central asset of Haus der Musik.
In my function as managing director of Wien Holding, and person responsible for its cultural cluster, I want to thank Simon K. Posch and his team for their excellent work and dedication, and promise to commit myself to assuring that Haus der Musik remains a significant actor in Vienna's cultural scene."
KR Peter Hanke
Managing Director, Wien Holding