Which streets, parks, auditoriums, theaters and conference halls in Vienna are named after musicians?

Vienna is a very complex city, entangled with hundreds of years of ups and downs. Starting from the 17th century, with the prosperity of the Habsburg family, Vienna gradually became a pivotal city in Europe, and retro and innovation, Conservatism and revolution alternately shape Vienna’s appearance. Before entering this city, you must first understand its journey along the way.

The first stage: Baroque and Rococo styles swept Vienna - 1683 to 1786

The confrontation between Austria and the Ottoman Empire did not allow Prince Eugen until 1683 Turkey was completely defeated, and Austria, which celebrated the end of the war, began its first prosperous years. This was a new era in which many important buildings in Vienna were born. Among these gorgeous palaces decorated with statues and French gardens, the most famous ones are the Belvedere Palace, the summer residence of the hero Prince Eugen, the summer residence of the royal family, Schloss Schloss Libreen, and the The Church of God that thanks for the end of the plague - St. Carl's Church.

The Hofburg surrounding the Royal Palace has also successively built luxurious residences, and there is an endless stream of palace nobles on Karaben Street. The era of Maria Theresa was at its peak. She was determined to establish Vienna as the "Music Capital of Europe". Mozart, a music prodigy from Salzburg, amazed the Habsburg family. Classical music has Vienna's upper class thrived and established Vienna's eternal position in the world of music.

The Second Stage: The Waltz Era of Night and Night - 1806 to 1848

Napoleon marched his army into Vienna, shattering the concept of absolute power of the aristocracy and triggering a public outcry among the general public. However, after the "Congress of Vienna", the new order established by the aristocracy excluded civilians from political power. This group of common people who had money, leisure and were unable to interfere with state affairs accepted the royal family's love for music. Beethoven, Schumer and Bert and Johann Strauss Jr. successively composed music for the people of this city. Among them, Johann Strauss Jr. created countless classic waltzes; cafes are everywhere, where celebrities and civilians hang out all day long to discuss current affairs. And the concert halls, cafes, and opera houses were crowded with audiences and dancers. This was an era when common people's culture such as going to cafes, listening to music, and dancing flourished. It was called the "Biedermeier Period". "Biedermeier" was the name of the male protagonist of a best-selling book at the time. It means the outlook on life of ordinary people with integrity, diligence, and love for music.

The third stage: the Ringstrasse creates the climax of retroism—1857 to 1890

Franz Joseph, the last emperor of the Habsburg dynasty, demolished Vienna’s old city. A green boulevard surrounding the city center has been re-planned, and along both sides of the boulevard are new Italian Renaissance-style buildings, such as the National Gallery, the Museum of Natural History, the City Hall, the Parliament Building, etc. The Ring Road was completed in 1880. What you see now is what it looked like a hundred years ago. The only difference is that the carriage was replaced by a car.

The completion of the Ring Road symbolizes the last prosperous era of the Habsburg Dynasty. During this period, masterpieces such as operettas and waltzes by Johann Strauss Jr. appeared frequently. The State Opera House, the temple of world music, was grandly re-opened on the Ringstrasse. Little John's "Bat" was the first performance. Brahms and other literati also moved to Vienna.

The fourth stage: "Secession" emerging artists opened the door to modern art - 1897 to 1918

With muralist Klimt and architect Otto Wagner , Rodolfo Los, 19 painters and artists, announced the establishment of the "Secession" in 1897 to show their separation from the retroism symbolized by the Ring Road. These artists who attempted to establish art belonging to the new era completed a series of revolutionary work.

Among them, they include Klimt's "Kiss", "Beethoven Frieze" Beethoven Frieze, Wagner's postal savings office Hauptpostamt, Karlsplatz Pavilions, and the undecorated Loos Haus. Although these works were severely damaged at the time There was considerable criticism, but these artists finally used their strength to create their own style for the "New Vienna".