Preserving Vienna’s musical heritage – inspiring the future

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Vienna - the Heart of Classical Music

For centuries, Vienna has been the beating heart of classical music.
It was here that Mozart and Beethoven composed their masterpieces, where Haydn and Schubert created timeless works – and where the great concert tradition is is more alive than ever.
 

The Vienna Academy Orchestra Today

The world-renowned Vienna Academy Orchestra, founded by conductor and imperial court organist Martin Haselböck, continues this legacy in the spirit of original sound, as a living, breathing force of music. With its celebrated Resound Beethoven project, the orchestra brings the master’s symphonies back to the very venues where they were first heard. In Vienna’s Golden Hall of the Musikverein, the orchestra presents its own concert cycle — connecting you directly with history.

 

Innovation and American Connections

Through innovative music-theater projects with Oscar-nominated John Malkovich and baritone Thomas Hampson, the orchestra has brought productions to major stages around the world. Martin Haselböck’s connection to the United States goes back nearly fifty years: after his first concert in New York in 1976, he went on to conduct leading American orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Symphony and for twenty-five years directed Musica Angelica in Los Angeles. This lifelong engagement has built a unique bridge between Vienna and America.
 
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KirchKlang Festival Salzkammergut

Each summer in Austria’s famous and picturesque Salzkammergut, the Kirch’Klang Festival Salzkammergut transforms historic churches and castles into concert halls - from the iconic Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, immortalized in The Sound of Music, to hidden gems rarely accessible to the public. Hearing Mozart or Haydn in these spaces – with lakes and mountains outside – captures the spirit of Austrian culture.
 
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Humanitarian Engagement: Energizing Ukraine
 Beyond the concert hall, the orchestra is committed to humanitarian work through its project Energizing Ukraine – supporting displaced Ukrainian musicians, rediscovering forgotten works, and offering new hope through the power of music.
 
Join an Exclusive Circle
 When you join the Friends of Vienna Academy Orchestra, you become part of an insider’s circle that keeps Vienna’s musical spirit alive for the world – and experience Vienna and the Salzkammergut not as tourists, but as insiders at the very heart of Europe’s most prestigious musical tradition.
  

 

Join us today as a Friend of Vienna Academy – and ensure that Vienna’s musical spirit continues to inspire the world.

 

Friends Level – USD 1,000 / year

 For those who wish to join our inner circle of friends and share the spirit of Vienna.
  • Two complimentary tickets per year for a concert of your choice
  • Priority access to concert tickets in all cities where the orchestra performs
  • Invitations to post-concert receptions with the opportunity to meet the artists
  • Listing as a Friend in all our programs
  • Subscription to our exclusive “Vienna Academy Insights” newsletter

 

Signature Patron Experiences – from USD 10,000

These Signature Patron Experiences are offered as alternatives: you may select either the Vienna Exclusive or the Kirch’Klang Exclusive. In addition, a special Tour Package is available.
 

Vienna Exclusive

An indulgent four-night escape to Vienna, designed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, including:
  • A prestigious concert evening in the legendary Golden Hall of the Musikverein with the best seats
  • A program personally designed around your wishes, offering exclusive encounters with the city’s musical heritage
  • Special guided tours to hidden gems – from Mozart’s and Beethoven’s historic residences to Schubert’s birthplace
  • Four nights in a luxury hotel, ensuring comfort and elegance
 

KirchKlang Exclusive

A four-night journey into the heart of the Salzkammergut, crafted as an exclusive cultural immersion, including: 
  • A prestigious concert evening in the legendary Golden Hall of the Musikverein with the best seats, or for a concert at the Kirch’Klang Festival in the Salzkammergut
  • A bespoke, handcrafted cultural tour – with the option of a Sound of Music tour or a specially designed journey to places associated with musical geniuses such as Brahms, Bruckner, and Mahler
  • Accommodation in historic and distinguished settings
 

Tour Package

Be part of our acclaimed international tours and experience exclusive tour participation – with behind-the-scenes access, meetings with artists, and the chance to accompany the orchestra on its journey.
  •  “Roll Over Beethoven” Tour with John Malkovich 2026–2027, with options in North America, South America, or Europe
  • Individual tour packages (depending on destination) including hotel accommodations and concert access

 

Join us!

Wether you wish to become a friend, discuss a tailored Patron Experience, or simply learn more about our work in Vienna and beyond, we warmly invite you to get in touch.

Your Contact

Michael Hausknost
Friends & Patron Relations - Vienna Academy Orchestra


Friends of Vienna Academy Orchestra
850 East Ocean Boulevard, Unit 306
Long Beach, CA 90802