Concert hall, built 1872 for Ludwig Bösendorfer by converting the former "Liechtenstein Riding School". Used for solo recitals and chamber concerts. Praised by many world-famous composers and pianists for outstanding acoustics. Demolished 1913.

[1930 the 16-storey apartment block "Hochhaus Herrengasse" by Theiss and Jaksch was built on the site.]

[The concert hall currently known as "Bösendorfer-Saal" is located at another site, Graf-Starhemberg-Gasse 14.]

Notable world premieres:

• Anton Bruckner: Quintet in F (8 Jan 1885)
• Arnold Schönberg: Presto for String Quartet (first public performance, 20 Dec 1898)
• Franz Schreker: Flammen (concert perf., 24 Apr 1902)
• Bruno Walter: Piano Quintet (20 Feb 1905)
• Arnold Schönberg: String Quartet No. 1 op. 7 (5 Feb 1907)
• Arnold Schönberg: String Quartet No. 2 op. 10 (21 Dec 1908)

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