Experience Gartenklänge: Guided Garden Tours and Chamber Music Concerts in Vienna

The 'Gartenklänge' event series combines guided tours of the Botanical Garden with chamber music concerts, exploring the synergy between botany, history, and art. Visitors can experience classical music in a beautiful setting while learning about the garden's botanical treasures between performances.

The Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna hosts 'Gartenklänge,' a series that revives the tradition of artistic engagement within its historic grounds, echoing times when figures like Mozart frequented the garden. This initiative offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness the close symbiosis between botany, history, and art through a series of chamber music concerts interwoven with guided tours. Attendees can immerse themselves in classical music performed in a breathtaking natural setting, with short tours between musical pieces highlighting the garden's rich botanical collection. Each concert features different artists and programs, exploring themes related to flowers, colors, and diverse musical styles, creating a harmonious experience between nature and culture. The series is presented in cooperation with the Verein KlangVoll and is supported by the 3rd Viennese district. The page details three specific 'Gartenklänge' events on May 25th, June 22nd, and September 21st, 2024, each starting at 4:00 PM. The events feature performances by soprano Rodica Vica and harpist Julia Kräuter ('Blumen und Farben'), a cello and guitar duo by Cristina Basili and Timotej Kosovinc ('Saitengeschichten'), and cellist Cecilia Sipos ('Wechselseitige Beziehungen'). The programs range from floral-themed arias to classical and contemporary compositions, offering a diverse musical journey.

Participation is free of charge, with no registration required. Donations are welcome. The meeting point is the gatekeeper's hut at the main entrance on Mechelgasse. In case of bad weather, a limited indoor program will be offered.