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Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Members of the Vienna Philharmonic are seen at the rehearsal of the 2026 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by He Canling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Members of the Vienna Philharmonic are seen at the rehearsal of the 2026 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by He Canling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Members of the Vienna Philharmonic are seen at the rehearsal of the 2026 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by He Canling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2024 Summer Night Concert held in Vienna

STORY: 2024 Summer Night Concert held in Vienna SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of views before Summer Night Concert 2. various of Summer Night Concert STORYLINE: The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on Friday. This concert is a traditional cultural event during the summer of Vienna, attracting a large number of visitors to attend annually. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vienna. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240608) -- BEIJING, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows the Summer Night Concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240608) -- BEIJING, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows the Summer Night Concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows the Summer Night Concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the Vienna Philharmonic perform during the Summer Night Concert at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2024. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows the Summer Night Concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the Vienna Philharmonic perform during the Summer Night Concert at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2024. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Singer Lise Davidsen (Front) sings as members of the Vienna Philharmonic perform during the Summer Night Concert at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2024. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the Vienna Philharmonic perform during the Summer Night Concert at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2024. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows the Summer Night Concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Vienna Philharmonic perform during the Summer Night Concert at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2024. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows the Summer Night Concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Vienna Philharmonic perform during the Summer Night Concert at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2024. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows the Summer Night Concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Singer Lise Davidsen (Front) sings as members of the Vienna Philharmonic perform during the Summer Night Concert at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2024. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows the Summer Night Concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT

(240607) -- VIENNA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Vienna Philharmonic perform during the Summer Night Concert at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2024. The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged here by the Vienna Philharmonic on Friday. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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Rehearsal of 2024 New Year's Concert held in Vienna

STORY: Rehearsal of 2024 New Year's Concert held in Vienna SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of rehearsal of the 2024 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert STORYLINE: The rehearsal of the 2024 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert was held at the Golden Hall of Wiener Musikverein in Vienna, capital of Austria on Thursday. The 2024 New Year's Concert will be performed on January 1, 2024. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vienna. (XHTV)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2023 shows a night view of the Wiener Musikverein building in Vienna, Austria. The annual Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert is held in the Golden Hall located in the building. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Han Lu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The audience applaud after a performance by artists from the Vienna Philharmonic at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Cheng Zhengfa/Xinhua)

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Feeling glamour of music at House of Music in Vienna

STORY: Feeling glamour of music at House of Music in Vienna DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of House of Music 2. various of visitors participating in programs in House of Music STORYLINE: House of Music, located in Austrian capital city Vienna, is an interactive sound and music museum, providing visitors new approaches to music. Since its opening in 2000, it has welcomed over 3 million visitors. The museum offers a variety of interactive programs, for instance the Virtual Conductor which allows visitors experience the feelings of conducting the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic by determining the dynamics, rhythm and tempo of music themselves. It also provides children with various concerts and other educational programs to inspire them musically. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vienna. (XHTV)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-HOUSE OF MUSIC

(230903) -- VIENNA, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 2, 2023 shows the poster and albums of the 2002 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert at House of Music in Vienna, Austria. House of Music is an interactive sound museum located in Vienna, to provide a playful approach to understand music. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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Concert featuring world music classics staged in N China's Tianjin

STORY: Concert featuring world music classics staged in N China's Tianjin DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LYU SIQING, Violinist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI BIAO, Conductor STORYLINE: A concert featuring music classics was held at Tianjin Grand Theatre in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Thursday. The concert unveiled the first edition of the city's music festival, which will last until July. During the festival, world-renowned orchestras including the Vienna Symphony Orchestra of Austria, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia and the China Philharmonic Orchestra will bring a musical feast to the public. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LYU SIQING, Violinist "Tianjin has a very long history of music. The music festival is a very good start to continue to improve the overall level of music appreciation for people in Tianjin and to boost the relative market. I hope this music festival

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Centennial of Archduke Ferdinand assassination marked

SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina - The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs at a ceremony in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on June 28, 2014, to mark the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. The incident triggered World War I.

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Japan donates musical instruments to Kosovo orchestra

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese Ambassador to Austria Makoto Taketoshi (L center), who doubles as envoy for Kosovo, hands a violin to Kosovo Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Memli Krasniqi, during a ceremony in the Kosovo capital Pristina on March 19, 2014, to mark the donation of around 100 violins and other musical instruments to the Kosovo Philharmonic. The donation is part of the Japanese government's support for the restoration of the country's cultural heritage following ethnic clashes there in the late 1990s.

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Japan donates musical instruments to Kosovo orchestra

VIENNA, Austria - The Kosovo Philharmonic, a 45-member orchestra, gives a performance in the Kosovo capital Pristina on March 19, 2014, under the baton of its chief conductor Toshio Yanagisawa (C), a Japanese.

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Vienna Philharmonic flutist

TOKYO, Japan - A Nov. 3, 2012, photo shows Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra solo flutist Dieter Flury during an interview in Sendai, northeastern Japan.

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World musicians, artists enliven Japan's disaster-hit areas

SENDAI, Japan - Members of the Sendai junior orchestra receive instruction from Dieter Flury (2nd from L), solo flutist and general manager of the Vienna Philharmonic, in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2012.

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World musicians, artists enliven Japan's disaster-hit areas

SENDAI, Japan - Members of the Sendai junior orchestra play ensembles with visiting members of the Vienna Philharmonic, in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2012.

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Vienna Philharmonic members play Bach sonata for quake victims

SENDAI, Japan - Four members of the Vienna Philharmonic play on Nov. 2, 2012, a Bach sonata on Mt. Hiyori in Natori city's Yuriage district, Miyagi Prefecture. The commemorative performance took place in front of a monument honoring victims in an area severely damaged by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.

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Vienna Philharmonic members play Bach sonata for quake victims

SENDAI, Japan - Dieter Flury (front R), a member of the Vienna Philharmonic, bows his head after offering flowers at a monument honoring victims on Mt. Hiyori in Natori city's Yuriage district, Miyagi Prefecture, an area severely damaged by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. Flury and three other members of the orchestra played a Bach sonata in front of the monument.

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Ozawa becomes honorary member of Vienna Philharmonic

TOKYO, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa (L) receives a certificate for an honorary membership of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra from Clemens Hellsberg, chairman of the orchestra, in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2010. Ozawa is the first Japanese to receive the honor.

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Ozawa becomes honorary member of Vienna Philharmonic

TOKYO, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks after receiving a certificate for an honorary membership of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2010. Ozawa is the first Japanese to receive the honor.

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Violinist Kuechl becomes goodwill ambassador for Kawasaki

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Vienna Philharmonic concertmaster Rainer Kuechl plays the violin at the Kawasaki city hall in Kanagawa Prefecture on July 8, 2010. Kuechl was designated as a goodwill ambassador by the city, hometown of his wife Machiko, to help make Japan and Austria closer.

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Gifu Symphony Orchestra plays at Viennese Music Association hall

VIENNA, Austria - Japan's Gifu Symphony Orchestra performs at the Viennese Music Association, home of the Vienna Philharmonic, on May 4 in its first overseas concert to mark the 55th anniversary of its foundation. The amateur orchestra from Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, played the ''Nagaragawa,'' a piece named after a river running in the prefecture written by the late Japanese composer Ikuma Dan, and two other European pieces with Japanese conductor Kazuhiko Komatsu.

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Crown prince enjoys Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performance

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito attends a concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt in Tokyo on Nov. 8. (Pool photo)

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Ozawa conducts Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa (L) thanks members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra after conducting the first regular concert for this season in Vienna on Nov. 2. Ozawa assumed the post of music director of the Vienna State Opera in September.

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Japanese emperor, empress attend recital

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese Emperor Akihito (2nd from R) and Empress Michiko (3rd from R), are briefed by Austrian President Thomas Klestil (R) about the ornate Brahms Room of the Society of the Friends of Music in Vienna on July 15 before a special recital by members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. At left is the president's wife Margot Klestil-Loeffler.

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Ozawa's New Year Concert CD sold 40,000 copies in 6 days

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese maestro Seiji Ozawa's CD for his Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year Concert has hit a record in Austria, selling 40,000 copies in just six days, sales figures released Jan. 17 showed. A shop in Vienna (in the photo) opened a special corner for Ozawa's CD.

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Int'l music festival opens its 10th year in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - A month-long international music festival, founded by U.S. conductor Leonard Bernstein to foster the talents and development of young musicians, opened its 10th year in Sapporo on July 10. Some 5,400 people attended the opening program of the Pacific Music Festival (PMF) at the Sapporo Art Park Outdoor Stage to hear the music of Bernstein and Beethoven played by musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Chien Wen-pin of Taiwan.

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