About this place
Palais Lobkowitz is one of the most significant sites in music history. It was the home of Prince Franz Joseph Maximilian von Lobkowitz, one of Beethoven's most important patrons. In the grand 'Eroica Hall' on the first floor, Beethoven conducted the private premiere of his Third Symphony in 1804. This piece shattered all conventions of length, complexity, and emotional depth, marking the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era. The Prince eventually went bankrupt supporting Beethoven and other artists.
Key facts
- 1804 year — Beethoven's Third Symphony, the 'Eroica', premiered here
- 3 symphony — The number of the symphony that changed music history
- 700 florins — Annual stipend Lobkowitz paid to keep Beethoven in Vienna
📍 Lobkowitzplatz 2, 1010, Wien