The Duke Ellington Orchestra

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After celebrating its’ 100th anniversary the Duke Ellington Orchestra is committed to the music, artistry and creative spirit of its founder, Edward “Duke” Ellington, the greatest jazz composer of the twentieth century. 

In a career that spanned more than five decades, Ellington wrote over two thousand compositions including “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)”, “Mood Indigo”, “Sophisticated Lady” and many more that remain beloved standards. As one of the past century's best known African American personalities, Duke Ellington influenced millions of people both around the world and at home. His genius for melody and his mastery of texture, rhythm, and composition is unrivaled in all of jazz history.



In 2025, the Duke Ellington Orchestra will hold two exclusive concerts in Austria, specifically in Linz and Vienna. These performances are the only opportunities to experience the Orchestra’s masterful jazz interpretations in Austria for the year. Attendees can expect an exceptional jazz experience, characterized by the highest level of musical artistry. These concerts promise to be unforgettable events for jazz enthusiasts and a testament to the enduring legacy of Duke Ellington.

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Wiener Stadthalle

 Wiener Stadthalle is an indoor arena , located in the 15th district of Vienna, Austria . It was designed by Austrian architect Roland Rainer and built from 1953 to 1958 . The arena HAS to overall seating capacity of 16,000 people Approximately .

The arena Comprises 6 halls : A and B ( grammar school ), C (ice arena) , D ( main hall , mostly for concerts eg Metallica ), E ( for smaller events eg The Stehaufmandln ) & F ( for more intimate concerts eg Women's World Award). In 1974 , the additional Stadthallenbad , a public swimming pool , which built .

The arena hosts annual tennis tournament at , called Erste Bank Open and the show Holiday On Ice.
Many famous shows and artists played at the Wiener Stadthalle, spanning many different genres of music .

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