The New York Times – Music:
Concert halls and opera houses in Vienna, Berlin and beyond are offering fan favorites (“Die Fledermaus”) and surprises (an operatic “Animal Farm”).
Category: Vienna (Austria)
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Peter Simonischek, Beloved Austrian Actor, Is Dead at 76
The New York Times – Film:
He played a prankster and adoring father in “Toni Erdmann,” the Oscar-nominated 2016 comedy that made him an international star, but he had long been a celebrity at home.
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Dining in Style, at 90 Miles an Hour
The New York Times – Travel:
Train travel is thriving in Central Europe, and so are dining cars. We rode the rails from Prague to Zurich and beyond, sampling regional dishes and savoring the views.
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Friedrich Cerha, 96, Who Finished Another Composer’s Masterpiece, Dies
The New York Times – Music:
His skill in completing Alban Berg’s “Lulu” almost 40 years after Berg’s death was considered one of the greatest operatic achievements of the 20th century.
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Vienna Philharmonic to Honor Players Lost in World War II
The New York Times – Music:
In the new year, the Vienna Philharmonic will pay tribute to more than a dozen of its members who were ousted, exiled and killed during World War II.
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Vienna Volksoper Pushes Boundaries With Its ‘Threepenny Opera’
The New York Times – Music:
Starting with “The Threepenny Opera,” the Volksoper in Vienna is reconsidering a series of works and inviting audiences to join the discussion.
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At the Vienna State Opera, the Curtain Is an Art Exhibition
The New York Times – Music:
The “Safety Curtain” series at the Vienna State Opera has put artwork from all over the world in front of audiences since 1998.
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In Vienna, Taking to the Hills for Wine
The New York Times – Travel:
In the fall, the wine taverns set among the city’s vineyards known as heurigen and buschenschanken offer the perfect combination of outdoor activity, food and drink.
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A Summer Capsule Collection Inspired by an Italian Getaway
The New York Times – Travel:
Plus: a lodge in Bali, an exhibition of Katherine Bradford’s dreamlike paintings and more recommendations from T Magazine.