Nikolaus Harnoncourt's archive

conductOr, musician, researcher, music thinker

The culmination of a life’s work of over 70 years leaves an extensive treasure trove of the couple’s pioneering achievements and allows the public to fully immerse in Nikolaus and Alice Harnoncourt’s universe.

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Nikolaus Hanoncourt Archiv - Österreichischer Dirigent, Musiker, Forscher und Philosoph

Cultural philosophical talk : “Resonance of Time – How to bring the past back to life”
Now new on YouTube.

Philosopher Dieter Thomä in conversation with Florian Boesch
How do we continue something that consists precisely of constantly seeking and finding new paths?
With subtitles in many languages.

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NHZ's Advent Calendar for you!

We have created an Advent calendar for you! Don't miss a single day!
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Exhibition: “Nikolaus and Alice Harnoncourt Music is a language”
May 17 - July 11, 2025 in Vienna mdw

The exhibition portrays the couple's life together with the pioneering journey of the explorer community. It is aimed at music lovers of all ages as well as amateurs and experts alike. Free admission!

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We have moved!

The Nikolaus Harnoncourt Zentrum remains affiliated with the Anton Bruckner University in Linz, but will be located in new university premises together with other departments from 1 September 2025. You can now find us at Knabenseminarstrasse 2, 4040 Linz.We look forward to your visit!

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