Eisenstadt, The City of Joseph Haydn

Eisenstadt, the capital of the federal province of Burgenland since 1925, is situated on the southern slopes of the Leitha Mountains.  Surrounded by a great number of vineyards, Eisenstadt is the smallest federal capital of Austria with only 13,250 inhabitants.

The resident atmosphere of the Festival sets the program apart from the typical European "tour."  Participants live in Eisenstadt, where Haydn served the Hungarian nobility for more than thirty years.  There is an opportunity to truly get to know this quaint town which fostered the genius of Haydn, Beethoven and others.  In no time at all, participants are calling Eisenstadt their "home away from home."

Dates and Travel

The Festival takes place each summer during the first two weeks of August. 

Observers

The Festival has a popular enrollment category called "Observers" for persons who prefer not to perform in the Festival Orchestra or Chorus. Observers can be friends or family members who want to enjoy concerts and have the opportunity to visit places of musical and cultural importance in the environs of Vienna and Eisenstadt. There is no audition for this category.

Tax Deductibility

The Festival may qualify as a deductible expense for you if you are a professional musician or educator.  Tax laws are subject to interpretation and change, so please consult your accountant or tax advisor prior to departure. 

Insurance

All persons enrolling in the Festival must show evidence of sufficient accident and health insurance coverage during the appropriate time frame for travel in connection with the Festival.

Payment

Make all checks or money orders payable to Classical Music Festival and mail to: 

Classical Music Festival
Attn; Cathy Griffin
18124 Pheasant Walk Drive
Tampa, FL  33647

Additional Information

Our series of orientation letters will be available online  beginning approximately November 1 and should answer most questions you may have.  These letters provide information about preparing for your trip, European travel, what to wear and other helpful hints.