Today we went to the Figaro House, ie. Mozart's residence, where he and his family lived the longest in Vienna. It was amazing to be where he and his family lived and how he could look down the street and see where he lived when he first moved to Vienna and how far he had come. Unfortunately we were not able to take pictures, even though most of the pictures and scores were facsimiles.
We then ate at a cafe where Matt ordered trout and I ordered bratwurst. It was delicious, in a very traditional Viennese atmosphere. Matt's fish came complete with a head and a tail! For the most part in the States, our meals are ambiguous in that most restaurants will serve patties or sections of meat, poultry, or fish that lack their original facade. It was quite a challenge for me to look at the full fish while eating, but I enjoyed my bratwurst.
Later that evening, we went to the Haus der Musik. I had been there last week, but I wanted to go again with Matt because it is a very interactive museum so there was plenty to see!We both got to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic! No, really! I have video to prove it! I will post some videos when I get a faster internet signal. It was an interactive video where the orchestra will play at your tempo! Very cool!
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| We bought some yummy chocolate from the Manner store! |
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| Sitting next to Nannerl Mozart, or rather it looks like I'm sitting on the mother's lap! |
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| Chillin' with Moz |
That night we went to the Rauthhaus (City Hall) and watched the end of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 on a huge outdoor screen. There were food booths set up with all kinds of food and drinks. They serve you on real plates and give you real glassware. It was great! We had a crepe with banana and chocolate sauce. Divine!
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