What is the Musikverein in Vienna?
Q: What is the Musikverein in Vienna?
A: The Musikverein in Vienna is a famous concert hall where the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs.
Q: When was the Musikverein opened?
A: The Musikverein was opened on January 6, 1870.
Q: Who built the Musikverein?
A: The Musikverein was built by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (Society of Friends of Music), who were given the land by Emperor Franz Joseph.
Q: What was put in the Konzerthaus in 1907?
A: A beautiful organ was put in the Konzerthaus by the Austrian firm of organ builders Rieger in 1907.
Q: What is the name of the main auditorium in the Musikverein?
A: The name of the main auditorium in the Musikverein is the Goldener Saal (The Golden Hall).
Q: How many people can the Goldener Saal seat?
A: The Goldener Saal can seat 1,744 people and has standing room for another 300.
Q: What event is held in the Musikverein every year on January 1st?
A: The Vienna New Year's Concert is held in the Musikverein every year on January 1st, which is watched by millions of people in countries all over the world.
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