The benefits of family were never lost on Austria's classical rulers. From Emperor Franz Joseph to Empress Maria Theresia, mom-and-pop were very much an integral part of the country's beginnings. (Lesen Sie Florians Kolumne ab sofort auch in Deutsch: Einblicke aus Österreich.)

Could Lori Anderson's sense of duty to homesteaders be an outgrowth of her sense of duty to her country? Find out more about this great soldier in this month's "Zineterview."

Test your classical acumen against some of the best quizzes and contests anywhere, and have fun at the same time. We think you'll be challenged.

PinWiz watched the development of computer sound from the beginnings of home experiment kits with tiny piezo-electronic buzzers to the modern-day complexities of Pentium III MultiMedia powerhouses. Take a look at a truly eclectic site of sound and artistic creativity.

It's the instrument that many say comes closest to mimicking the human voice in texture and tone. One of the newest additions to the orchestra, the saxophone is also one of the most popular.

It has been another banner month for the Vienna Award! Three new sites, each one better than the last, have been added to the group. You won't want to miss these prize-winning designs and themes. Take a look, pay a visit, your site could be next!

Winners of the Vienna Award are eligible for the Vanguard Award, if they think their site is one of the best of the best. Robert Schramm decided to put his site to the test and he came out a winner. Simple elegance marks The Brass Crest, a site dedicated to brass music in general and the Salvation Army Band in particular.

Listen to two great midi versions of Pachelbel's "Canon in D" this month, as well as hear a fantastic RealAudio version. See if you agree that this is an archetypal, unoriginal, and cliched piece of music! But still great!

We're still looking for performers who want to feature themselves in this column with a short piece of RealAudio music. The format can be as simple as a recording of a classical piece on your guitar in front of your computer microphone, or as complex as a professionally produced CD. Just send the information to Florian and he'll take care of the rest.