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Beethoven digitalExperience the genius online -
Kuttenberger CantionaleFascinating source of music history -
Courtly melodiesMusical treasures from the private library of Leopold I
Setting the tone around the world
Mozart’s “Requiem”, Haydn’s “Kaiserhymne”, Beethoven’s violin concert, the bequests of Anton Bruckner and Alban Berg – the collection of original manuscripts in the Department of Music is of an international standard. The archive of the former Imperial court orchestra provides a unique insight in the musical life of baroque Vienna. And a comprehensive collection of handwritten and printed music from the 16th to the 21st century documents the diversity of Vienna – a cosmopolitan city when it comes to music.
Find out which treasures are held in the Department of Music and how you can use the holdings.
The reading rooms at Heldenplatz and the collections are closed on public holidays so as on Thursday May, 18, Sunday May 28, Monday May, 29 2023 and Thursday June, 8 2023. In the museums - despite of the State Hall - the regular opening hours are valid.
