On the day after Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, Catholics worldwide begin the solemn season of Lent. This is a time of sacrifice and reflection when rich and indulgent foods are avoided in favor of simple, nourishing meals. In Austria, this transition is marked by a traditional dish called Heringsschmaus …
Stefan Zweig’s The World of Yesterday – The Enduring Appeal of a Masterpiece Discovering the Past Through a Literary Lens In the realm of literary masterpieces that offer a window into the past, Stefan Zweig’s memoir, ‘The World of Yesterday: Memoirs of a European,’ stands as a monumental work. This …
Billy Joel’s “Vienna” remains his most popular song, even though the song was never released as a single or became a hit. “Vienna” is a melancholic ballad that is widely regarded as one of Billy Joel’s signature songs. The song features a piano-driven melody and introspective lyrics that speak to …
Ildikó Raimondi has the voice of an angel! Ildikó Raimondi is one of Vienna’s most beloved Opera singers. She is a Hungarian-Austrian operatic soprano, a member of the Vienna State Opera ensemble since 1991, and an academic voice teacher at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. But above all, Ildiko refers to herself …
The Wladigeroff brothers are a Bulgarian gift to Vienna. A Legendary Family heats up Vienna. To say that the Wladigeroff Brothers come from an artistic, let alone musical family, would be like bringing coals to Newcastle! Konstantin and Alexander Wladigeroff, along with their sister Ekaterina Wladigeroff (piano), were weened on …
Elias Keller is an up-and-coming young pianist from Carinthia, Austria. Elias Keller is a 14-year-old multicultural prodigy. He found his passion for music at the tender age of 4. The young musician, whose mother is from Carinthia, Austria, and father from Alsace Lorraine, France, started to play piano at the …
Why not try cooking with dahlias? Here is everything you need to know about dahlias and three recipes to get you started. Dahlias are the national flower of Mexico. They have a long history and were prized as decorative flowers, but also as food and medicine. The tubers are a …
In Search of Dahlias, Edible Bulbs, in the 3rd District of Vienna. Dahlias are beloved around the world as decorative flowers. But did you know that they are valued not just for their beauty but also as culinary delicacies? Both the tubers and the petals can be used in cooking. …
