Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Tickets

 
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is the Austrian classical music group that is considered as being one of the best in the world. Often known as the VPO, it is locked in Musikverein. It is known for being very particular in choosing its members and instrumentalists, going through an infamously long process to make sure they have the suitable candidates. They pick people from "Vienna State Opera" and the Ballet. Every person must have at least three years experience of working in either of the two institutions. Next, they must reach out to the Board who would consider an application so that they may apply for a spot in the Philharmonic. It is a matter of great honor to become part of this reputable group. Because they are so particular in choosing their players, it is of no surprise that their concerts are nothing short of impeccable, setting the bar for orchestras all around the world. They are the benchmark beyond which other groups of similar nature are ranked, and they are everything an orchestra aspires to be. If you want to hear for yourself what they are all about, then find cheap Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra tickets online.
 
The orchestra was first put together back in 1842. At the time, the founder Otto Nicolai would choose the players through a democratic vote of all the members of the philharmonic. This still remains the case today. When he left, the group crumbled and was not very active all the way till 1860. After that year, Karl Anton Eckert became the conductor to the philharmonic and gave it new life. He would organize four concerts and started the trend for the orchestra to regularly perform on stage. He would with the band for about 15 years after which the torch was passed on to Hans Ritcher. He was remained the conductor till 1898. During his time with the orchestra, he would not see eye to eye with the management and during one season, even refused to play because of disputes. The famous Gustav Mahler has also been the conductor for this band.
 
The Vienna Philharmonic has been voted several times by the European public as being the finest group there is. Everyone, from newspaper critics to radio stations to all leading publications talk highly of the band and its competence. When their subscription tickets are announced, they have to be put on waiting for there are so many people who wish to see them live every year. The waiting list for a concert has known to go anything from six to thirteen years. The casual tickets are more easily available even though they are few in number. People can find cheap Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra tickets from various websites in amazing packages that included hotel stays, dinners and transportation. The orchestra is so famous that it has even issued its own coin, one forged in pure gold of 24 carats. This coin is traded as an investment product, only going to show the importance of this orchestra.