Beyond the Frame

Vienna

I visited Vienna twice: in 2022 and 2023.

The Vienna New Year’s Concerts on January 1st morning take place in the Musikverein building.
As my birthday is on January 1st, these concerts have always marked the beginning of my birthday celebration. Attending the concert in person has always been my dream, but for now, visiting the stunning concert hall was a real treat.
The hall’s golden statues and marble-like sections are crafted from wood, not real gold or marble. This design choice was made to enhance the acoustics. Curious, I couldn’t resist tapping one to see for myself.”
As I placed a rose on Beethoven’s grave, the haunting melody of the Moonlight Sonata played in my head.
The statue of Johann Strauss.
My favorite composer is Mozart. Unfortunately, due to tragic events in the life of this musical genius, his grave site is still unknown. The people of Vienna have erected a monument of gratitude for him close to Beethoven, Strauss, Schubert, Brahms… the list is long.
The Spanish riding school is dedicated to dressage and training Lipizzaner horses. The White Arena was built in the 18th century. Only stallions are trained because a mixed composition would create chaos, and the horses wouldn’t be able to focus on training.
A mechanical clock made in 1914 where every hour, a historical figure moves from left to right. At noon, all 12 figures parade with appropriate background music. That’s when the tourists gather around.
Schonbrunn Palace
Impressive St. Stephen’s Cathedral on the square of the same name.
Flower Clock, the Viennese City Park
The Belvedere
The Belvedere
Schonbrunn Palace
Sacher – Torte, a famous chocolate cake in Vienna.
Wiener Schnitzel
Figlmuller is a famous restaurant in Vienna, Austria, known for its traditional Viennese cuisine and especially for its schnitzel.
A stunning view from the Danube Tower
There is the restaurant which keeps rotating, so while you’re sitting, beautiful views just keep coming in front of you.

Videos

I attended a concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. It was challenging to capture it on video, so the footage is a bit shaky. However, the audio quality is excellent. I wanted to record it to preserve the amazing acoustics in the cathedral.