If you are a die-hard music fan, surely you know where the biggest names of this creative art stem from Europe; Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Bach and the like. So why don’t you go on a trip to experience the best places that provide music in the place that gave you those legendary musicians: Europe. Here’s your European tour guide to visit the best places if you’re a music lover.
Prague:
The city of Prague, in Czech Republic, laid the foundations for promoting the careers of musicians such as Mozart, whose Don Giovanni and several other works were premiered here. The beautifully constructed city takes you as close to a fairy tale as one could dream. Its Czech Symphony Orchestra is based in Rudolfinum where the Prague Spring International Music Festival takes place focusing on chamber and classical music. For music geeks, the Dvorak Museum is the best location to get more knowledge about Czech composers.
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Milan:
If you’re a geek when it comes to music and opera, Milan is waiting for you with open arms to show you La Scala. Constructed in 1778, it’s known as the best opera house in Italy. Moreover your European tour guide takes you to Milan Auditorium where Verdi Symphony Opera and Choir are based.
Vienna:
Your European tour guide for music would be incomplete without having Vienna in the midst. Afterall, the city has all the rights to claim to be Europe’s capital for classical music. It was this city where Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Haydn etc studied and worked. Famously, Vienna is home to the Waltz, with “The Blue Danube Waltz” by Johann Strauss (The Younger) performed here in 1867.
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London:
When it comes to music, London has something to offer for all kinds of fans. For opera fans, there’s the Covent Garden. For the fans of classical music, take a look at the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican Center. Or visit venues like the O2 Arena, the Hammersmith Apollo, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the Camden Roundhouse etc. Or just take a trip to the Abbey Road Studios to study the history of music in the city.
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Leipzig:
Here your European tour guide takes you to the city where Johann Sebastian Bach was born, Leipzig, is now a major center for classical music. It’s host to the International Bach Competition Festival, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and the University of Music and Theater, founded by Felix Mendelssohn in the 19th century. It also has been a center for dark and gothic music in recent years.
Bologna:
This city of Italy takes you on a trip to experience several different genres of music varying from classical and folk to opera and jazz. Declared by UNESCO as the “City of Music” in 2006, Bologna celebrates all kinds of music with it also providing a lot to the city’s economic and social welfare. When following the European tour guide to Bologna, the International Museum and Library of Music should be on your traveling bucket list as it showcases a collection of musical instruments owned by great composers. It is also home to several different music festivals every year.
Berlin:
Berlin has always been home to many different kinds of music as well as musicians. David Bowie was a resident here in the ‘70s with him and Iggy Pop staying and touring many of the city’s different sites; that you can visit yourself once you come here. Going further, Berlin is known to be hosting few of the best clubs in Europe. The late ‘70s saw the punk being centered around SO36 club while Tresor and Berghain are known to be two of the best techno clubs in the World. For the fans of the classics, there are several symphony orchestras, namely Berlin Philharmonic and the State Opera.
Paris:
Lastly, your European tour guide rests in Paris, the city with great musical heritage. It’s Palais Garnier is perhaps one of the best opera houses in the entire world. The city has been home to names like Bizet, Ravel, Offenbach, Berlioz, Saint-Saens etc. Paris also is home to gypsy jazz, perfected by Django Reinhardt.
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