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

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

Wiener Prater, 1020 Wien, Österreich - The Prater in Vienna was on July 1, 2025 of a special event that was dedicated to the memory of the great composer Robert Stolz. On the occasion of his 50th death, a memorial concert was organized, which was organized by the Vienna Prater Association and was available free of charge for all visitors. The performance was taken over by the Vienna Hoch- and Deutschmeisterkapelle, which with the song "In the Prater blooms the trees" proudly "proudly". MeinDzirk reports that Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) opened the concert as important musicians and honor Vienna recognized.

The ceremony 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 meaning proudly for the Prater. "Thanks" she also expressed the Prater Association member "Admiral" and the Swiss House for her support. The chairman of the Deutschmeisterkapelle, Raimund Sulz, recalled pride in the First World War, while Kapellmeister Reinhold Nowotny looked back on 25 years of management of the chapel. Despite his death, an integral part of the chapel repertoire, as the titles of his over 60 operettas and many known songs, shows pride.

a life full of music

Robert Stolz, born on August 25, 1880 in Graz, was not only a talented composer, but also an important conductor. He grew up as the twelfth of thirteen children in a musical family and studied at the Vienna Conservatory. He made his debut as musical director in 1907 at the Theater an der Vienna, according to which he celebrated a number of successes in the 1920s. Proudly emigrated to Paris in 1938 and later to the USA, but returned to Vienna after the Second World War. His musical heritage goes over 60 operettas and numerous songs that are still unforgettable today. history wiki provides comprehensive information about his life and work.

His grave is in the honor grave 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 melodies of the city. Another tribute to his contribution to music history is the Robert Stolz Museum in Graz, which was set up in 1991.

part of the inheritance

The memorial stone for Robert Stolz in the Prater serves everyone who wants to pause as a memory of this great musician. Further information about pride and the memorial stone can be found at Blasmusik-Wien .

The memorial concert was not only an appreciation of its past works, but also a celebration of the spirit and the meaning that Robert proudly has for the city of Vienna and its music scene. A nice start to the summer that many Viennese brought together: inside and music lovers.