Vienna Boys Choir (Wiener Sängerknaben)
- Address: Hofburg, Michaelerplatz, Vienna
- Hours: Check the official website for performance times & venues
- Admission: € 5 - € 29
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Cultural Experience,
Live Music
The Vienna Boys' Choir, Wiener , is one of the oldest boys' choirs that is not part of a church or college. In the late 15th century the choir was part of Maximilian I's court music and sang in the Imperial Chapel which he founded, but the roots of the choir go back as far as the 13th century. The choir still sings in the Imperial Chapel in Vienna on Sundays, but the boys also tour a lot. The choir has its own grammar school to ensure that its members maintain their schooling.
The choir is organized into four touring choirs named after famous Austrian composers associated with the history of the choir: Bruckner, Haydn, Mozart and Schubert. The Vienna Boys' Choir is a private, not-for-profit organization and is housed at the Hofburg.
Latest Reviews
Review by Jerry, USA, May 2013
Doing what: Vienna Boys' Choir Performance at the MuTh Concert Hall
We thoroughly enjoyed the performance of the Boy's Choir!!
Review by Thomas C, October 2012
Doing what: Vienna Boys' Choir Performance at the MuTh Concert Hall
Excellent from pickup to the last encore. Won over a reluctant husband who is a Strauss fan and gave it top marks over the waltz show.
Review by Robert C P, New Zealand, October 2012
Doing what: Vienna Boys' Choir Performance at the MuTh Concert Hall
A perfect time to be in Vienna and to see such a world famous choir. The performance set in the Musikverein was magical. Thank you.
Practical Info
The closest metro station to the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) is Herrengasse on line U3. Or tram 1, 2, D and J, get off at stop Burgring. Buses 2A and 3A stop at Hofburg.
