Waltzing Austria!
Vienna and Salzburg with Classical KING

Classical KING presents an extraordinary musical experience next spring, when host Lisa Bergman leads a journey to the music capitals of Vienna and Salzburg. In the space of only nine days, travelers will hear the mighty Vienna Philharmonic in one of the world’s greatest halls, the equally great London Symphony Orchestra under their former music director Sir Simon Rattle, and the Staatskapelle Dresden performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony under Daniele Gatti, in honor of the 200th anniversary of the composer’s death. Concerts by the Vienna Symphony and Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg, a performance of Richard Strauss’s brilliant opera Ariadne auf Naxos at the Vienna State Opera, and two private concerts exclusively for the group, complete an extraordinary musical sojourn in Austria.

Vienna and Salzburg have long been seized by a passion for music. A succession of Habsburg rulers provided a cultural milieu where the nurturing of musicians and of new music established important musical traditions that endure to this day. We’ll trace the footsteps of Mozart, Schubert, and Beethoven; visit palaces, theatres, and concert halls where music has played a significant role for centuries; and enjoy performances in magnificent venues in Vienna and at the prestigious home of the Salzburg Festival. We will also sample the fine food and wine for which Austria is noted and feast our eyes on outstanding landscapes and city views.

No visit to Vienna would be complete without a day along the Danube. Our excursion will take us through the lovely Wachau region to the great Abbey of Melk, where Mozart once played the organ, and a private cruise on the river with catered lunch and wine tasting. And on our way to Vienna from Salzburg, we’ll travel through the picturesque mountains and lakes of the Salzkammergut. Do you hear the sound of music?

Lisa’s commentary on the music you’ll hear, plus private events, expert private guides, deluxe five-star hotels, fine dining, delightful cafés, free time for additional sightseeing or shopping, and socializing with your Classical KING friends make this a cultural experience not to be missed!