With 2 tours and museum, ‘The Third Man’ film still going strong in Vienna 60 years laterVIENNA — Sachertorte. Magnificent palaces. Splendid museums. When Phillip Kalantirsky had his fill of Vienna the Opulent, he stayed on for a taste of Vienna Noir — in a walking tour built around the cult film “The Third Man.” Michael Jackson tribute rescheduled for June 2010 in LondonVIENNA — An outdoor concert in Vienna that had been billed as the major global tribute to Michael Jackson has been moved to London and postponed until June, organizers said Friday, saying they needed more time to put together the show. Thriller gone bad? Fans grumble about B-list lineup for Michael Jackson tribute in ViennaVIENNA — It was supposed to be a thriller. Now it just looks bad. Source: Chris Brown will not perform at Michael Jackson tribute concert in AustriaLOS ANGELES — Chris Brown won’t perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Austria, contrary to statements by promoters, a person close to the situation said Wednesday. A publicist for Mary J. Blige, also touted for the show, said she won’t be there either. Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Natalie Cole, Sister Sledge at Michael Jackson tribute in ViennaVIENNA — Top artists such as Mary J. Blige, Akon and Chris Brown will sing some of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits at a Sept. 26 global tribute that also will feature a virtual duet between the King of Pop and one of his brothers, organizers said Tuesday. Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Sister Sledge to perform at Michael Jackson tribute in ViennaVIENNA — Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge will headline a Sept. 26 Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna, organizers said Tuesday. Michael Jackson’s mother: Global tribute for King of Pop in Vienna is ‘a wonderful idea’VIENNA — The King of Pop’s mother said in a letter made public Monday that next month’s global tribute for Michael Jackson in Vienna is “a wonderful idea” and an event that her son would have loved. Fans swamp Web site offering tickets for Michael Jackson tribute in AustriaVIENNA — Fans have swamped the Web site offering tickets for next month’s global Michael Jackson tribute in Vienna. Hildegard Behrens, renowned Wagner soprano, dies in Tokyo at age 72TOKYO — Soprano Hildegard Behrens, one of the finest Wagnerian performers of her generation, has died while traveling in Japan. She was 72. Vienna production of Don Giovanni masterful blend of voice, music, stagingVIENNA — Blood. Glitzy costumes. Magnificent voices and gorgeous soloists. Clever directing. Organizers say Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna will be held Sept. 26VIENNA — Organizers of what’s being billed as a global tribute to Michael Jackson in Vienna say the event will be held on Sept. 26. Organizers say Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna will be held on Sept. 26VIENNA — A global tribute to Michael Jackson on the grounds of a 17th century palace in Vienna will be held Sept. 26, and Jackson’s brother Jermaine will announce the concert lineup soon, organizers said Wednesday. AP Interview: Promoter says Jackson tribute in Vienna to include 3-hour live TV broadcastVIENNA — Next month’s tribute to Michael Jackson on the grounds of a 17th century palace in Vienna will feature a three-hour, star-studded show to be televised live to a global audience of 1 billion people, the event promoter said Tuesday. Fit for a king: Major tribute to Michael Jackson being organized on Vienna palace groundsVIENNA —It’s a concert venue fit for a king — even the King of Pop. Major tribute to Michael Jackson being organized on grounds of Vienna’s Schoenbrunn PalaceVIENNA —The King of Pop will get a royal send-off next month in Vienna. Researchers in Austria unveil two Mozart piano pieces more than 200 years after composer’s deathSALZBURG, Austria — Technically demanding and at times furiously paced, two newly identified Mozart works unveiled Sunday are helping scholars complete their assessment of the maestro’s very early achievements. The childhood creations — an extensive concerto movement and a fragmentary prelude — provide yet more proof the Salzburg native was a true prodigy. And maybe a bit of a showoff. 2 new Mozart piano pieces presented in Austria more than 200 years after composer’s deathSALZBURG, Austria — Technically demanding and at times furiously paced, two newly identified Mozart works unveiled Sunday are helping scholars complete their assessment of the maestro’s very early achievements. More Mozart: 2 previously unknown pieces to be presented in Salzburg, city of composer’s birthSALZBURG, Austria — The huge musical puzzle that is Mozart is about to be expanded by two potentially important pieces. Theater director Peter Zadek, known for provocative renditions on German stage, dies at 83HAMBURG — German stage director Peter Zadek, known for his provocative and unconventional renditions, died overnight in Hamburg after a serious illness, the theater where he was working said Thursday. He was 83. Michael Jackson honored at Austrian awards gala for humanitarian effortsZWENTENDORF, Austria — Michael Jackson was honored in Austria on Friday, a month after his death devastated fans across the world. Jermaine Jackson calls brother Michael a “wonderful humanitarian;” Vienna gala plannedVIENNA — Michael Jackson was a “wonderful humanitarian” who considered it important to reach out and help others, his brother said Friday. Austrian foundation says experts have discovered 2 unknown piano pieces by MozartVIENNA — The International Mozarteum Foundation said Thursday it has discovered two more works composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salzburg Festival announces music director will not seek to extend contract past 2011
Austrians seem more bemused than bummed at Sacha Baron Cohen’s unflattering ‘Bruno’ movieVIENNA — Austrians could be forgiven for bristling at “Bruno.” Star tenor Rolando Villazon cancels May 2010 premiere of “Carmen” in ViennaVIENNA — Star tenor Rolando Villazon has canceled his May 2010 premiere of “Carmen” in Vienna as he recovers from surgery to remove a cyst on his larynx. Austria celebrates Josef Haydn in a commemorative year overshadowed by _ MozartVIENNA — Mostly Mozart. Hardly Haydn. |
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