Memorial concert in the Prater: Robert Stolz is honored for 50 years!

Memorial concert in the Prater: Robert Stolz is honored for 50 years!

On July 1, 2025, the Prater in Vienna was the venue for a special event dedicated to the memory of the great composer Robert Stolz. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his death, a memorial concert was held, which was organized by the Vienna Prater Association and was open to all visitors free of charge. The performance was taken over by the Viennese Hoch- und Deutschmeisterkapelle, who performed one of Stolz's best-known hits with the song “The trees are blooming again in the Prater”. MyDistrict reports that Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) opened the concert and honored Stolz as an important musician and honorary citizen of Vienna.

The celebration attracted numerous guests, including district leader Alexander Nikolai (SPÖ) and family members of Robert Stolz. Silvia Lang, President of the Vienna Prater Association, emphasized the cultural significance of pride for the Prater. She also expressed “thanks” to the Prater Association member “ADMIRAL” and the Schweizerhaus for their support. The chairman of the Deutschmeister band, Raimund Sulz, recalled Stolz's service in the First World War, while bandmaster Reinhold Nowotny looked back on 25 years of leading the band. Despite his death, Stolz remains an integral part of the band's repertoire, as shown by the titles of his over 60 operettas and many well-known songs.

A life full of music

Robert Stolz, born on August 25, 1880 in Graz, was not only a talented composer, but also an important bandmaster. He grew up as the twelfth of thirteen children in a musical family and studied at the Vienna Conservatory. He made his debut as a musical director in 1907 at the Theater an der Wien, after which he enjoyed a series of successes in the 1920s. Stolz emigrated to Paris in 1938 and later to the USA, but returned to Vienna after the Second World War. His musical legacy extends beyond 60 operettas and numerous songs that are still unforgotten today. HistoryWiki offers comprehensive information about his life and work.

His grave is in the grave of honor at the Vienna Central Cemetery, where he was buried on July 4, 1975. Robert Stolz remains an important name not only for the Viennese music scene, but also for everyone who loves the city's melodies. Another homage to his contribution to music history is the Robert Stolz Museum in Graz, which was established in 1991.

Part of the heritage

The memorial stone for Robert Stolz in the Prater serves as a reminder of this great musician to anyone who wants to pause as they pass by. Those interested can find further information about Stolz and the memorial stone at Brass music Vienna.

The memorial concert was not only a tribute to his past works, but also a celebration of the spirit and importance that Robert Stolz has for the city of Vienna and its music scene. A nice start to the summer that brought many Viennese and music lovers together.