Florian writes about his own exciting experiences going down hill ;o) Also read about "the father of alpine akiing," who was a fellow Austrian, of course. (Deutsche Artikel.)

The bagpipe has a long and honored tradition. Read about the many styles, from the blowpipe to the bellows.

England's David Arditti loves composing for voices. But he's also a conductor and accompanist. Hear David's a capella song Suspira.

Viennese conductor's passion for conducting wins him a date on the podium of the state orchestra.

Did you know that Johann Strauss was sometimes known as Johann the Handsome? Maybe that's why he is said to have proposed 17 times! (Spanish, Icelandic)

A Japanese member of the Vienna Guides community takes readers through the essentials of becoming a guide to visitors to his beautiful hometown. (With links to Japanese versions)

Vienna Award gets three new winners and a guidelines overhaul. Bill explains it all.

Going to be in Vienna and need to know what music is at the Opera House, what paintings on exhibit? You can find out about it here.

Click the link to view our past Background Sound selections. Do you have a bit of knowledge of the classics, and the desire to have your thoughts published? Check out the format and if you think you have what it takes, let the editor know at email@bobfarley.com.

Learn to customize your RealAudio presentations for your audiences. Plus, SureStreaming now free on GeoCities.

Hear the voices of dozens of choirs from around the world, along with some great chamber music at two Vienna sites.

While our zineterview process is on hiatus, check out the list of leaders who have been put on the spot.

Austrian Editor Florian Keller lets us in on some of the secrets of yodeling.