24 March-12 May 2006. This is the 15th edition of the Spring Festival at the Vienna Konzerthaus. The programme of over 60 events opens with a gala concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Colin Thielemann, featuring music by Robert Schumann and Ludwig van Beethoven. Festival highlights include the London Symphony Orchestra performing music by Steve Reich with the Akram Khan Dance company (26 March), An Evening with Jessye Norman, accompanied by Mark Markham on the clavier (6 April), and the Buena Vista Social Club presenting Buena Vista Masters" (1 May). The final concert features the Bramberger Symphoniker Bavarian National Philharmonic orchestra playing music by J S Bach, Messiaen and Bruckner, conducted by Jonathon Nott. Admission 110-12. For concerts and times see website in German.
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Vienna Spring Festival.
The Wiener Konzerthaus is at 20 Lothringerstrae, A-1030 Wien. By U-bahn: U1, U2 & U4 to Karlsplatz station. By bus 3A, 4A. Tel. +43 (1) 242002 wiener@konzerthaus.at