The Vienna Philharmonic’s First Female Concertmaster Helps the Music Flow
Albena Danailova, a violinist who became the orchestra’s first female concertmaster, is a leader and intermediary who helps preserve a signature sound.
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Salzburg Festival Remains a Crammed Summer Stage
No other festival matches the sheer profusion of classical music, opera and theater offerings at the Salzburg Festival.
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The Vienna Philharmonic Tends the Classics With a Perfect Partner
Christian Thielemann led the storied orchestra in three concerts at Carnegie Hall, including a revelatory performance of Strauss’s “An Alpine Symphony.”
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The History Behind the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert
A global event today, the orchestra’s annual New Year’s Concert took shape during dark days in Austrian history.