Kursalon Hübner

Kursalon (Kursalon Hübner) is a music hall in Vienna, designed by Johann Garben in the style of the Italian Renaissance and built between 1865 and 1867.^[1]

History

In 1857, Emperor Franz Josef I ordered to demolish all the fortifications. Instead, he commanded to construct the Ring Boulevard as the expansion of the city. 1862 marked the opening of 65,000 m² City Park, located in adjacent territory and designed by the landscape painter Josef Selleny. The Kursalon served as a place where visitors could get mineral waters to drink. Any amusements and social events were not allowed. But with the completion the venue saw changes. In 1868 the first concert by Johann Strauss took place in the Kursalon.^[2] Since then, the venue became a place for concerts and meetings. In 1908 the Kursalon was rented by Hans Hubner. Thus, its second name the place inherited from its owner. In 1908 the city government decided to sell the venue to the Hubner family.^[3]

Description

Now the Kursalon comprises four ballrooms on two floors, a 1,000 square metre large terrace and a restaurant. The Kursalon sees approximately 500 concerts a year and receives over 200 000 visitors. The Alt Wien orchestra is constantly presenting in the Kursalon.^[4] There are works of Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert on its repertoire. Apart from concerts, the Kursalon serves as a place for conferences, balls, weddings and one of the main tourist attractions in Vienna.

External links

• The Kursalon Official Website

References

1. Strauss & Mozart Konzerte in the Kursalon Vienna. Tourist-net.co.at. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
2. Perfection is the surpassing of all expectations. Kursalonwien.at. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
3. Wiener Kursalon mit drei Schwerpunkten. Wien.gv.at. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
4. Salonorchester Alt Wien - Vienna Kursalon. Viennaconcerts.com. Retrieved 2014-07-23.

Coordinates: 48°12′11″N 16°22′39″E / 48.2031°N 16.3775°E