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Local Organising Committee
Social Programme
City Tour for Accompanying Persons

Local Organising Committee

The Local Organising Committee welcomes delegates to Vienna with a social programme packed with culture, music, entertainment, dancing and not forgetting fantastic food and football!

Co-chairs: Klaus Klaushofer (Vienna, Austria)
Harald Dobnig (Graz, Austria)
Hans Bröll
Hans Peter Dimai
Astrid Fahrleitner-Pammer
Rudolf Gasser
Eleftherios Paschalis
Meinrad Peterlik
Peter Pietschmann
Heinrich Resch
Elisabeth Zwettler

Social Programme

To register for social events tick the relevant box on the registration form. During the conference visit the desk in the registration area for queries and ticket availability.

Saturday 23 May, 20:00-22:00

WELCOME RECEPTION AT THE REED MESSE

Price: Included in the registration fee

Following the Opening Ceremony, during which there will be the presentation of the 2009 International Research Prize of the Austrian Society for Bone Mineral Research, we invite delegates to share excellent food and enjoy the wonderful music of the Tanzgeiger band in the foyer of the Reed Messe.

Monday 25 May, 20:00-21:30

GALA CONCERT AT THE VIENNA KONZERTHAUS

Price: €15 per person

Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna
Buses will depart from the Reed Messe at the end of the satellite symposium. No return.

The Vienna Konzerthaus was officially opened in 1913 after only two years in construction; it was one of the most modern buildings in the Danube Monarchy. Built by the renowned theatre architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer, in co-operation with Ludwig Baumann, it set new standards for its architecture, visitor-friendly atmosphere, construction technology and modern facilities. The concert programme will begin with music composed by Johannes Brahms. Brahms composed his only Violin Concerto in the summer of 1878 and dedicated the piece to his friend, the famous violinist Joseph Joachim, who said “One enjoys getting hot fingers playing it, because it´s worth it.” This concerto, which will be performed by the young Viennese talent Johannes Fleischmann together with the “Österreichisch-slowakische Philharmonie”, is one of the most challenging works of the violin repertoire. Among the most cherished of Brahms' work are his “Hungarian Dances”. These 21 dances, from which you will hear six of the more popular pieces, reflect the spirit of central Europe. In the second part of the concert the coloratura soprano Nicola Proksch and the tenor Daniel Johannsen, will interpret arias and a duet from Johann Strauß, father and son, as well as from Franz Lehár. These favourite and well-known vocal numbers represent the typical Viennese art of operetta-music. The conductor for the evening, Ewald Donhoffer, gave his debut with the “Vienna Symphony Orchestra” at the “Theater an der Wien” in 2007 and at the “Semper Opera Dresden” in 2008.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to attend a first class concert in a beautiful setting at a reduced price! Light refreshments will be provided.

Monday 25 May, 20:00-22:00

ECTS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Price: Included in the registration fee

Sportcenter Donaucity, Arbeiterstrandbadstrasse 128
Buses will depart from the Reed Messe at the end of the satellite symposium. Return to Reed Messe and Vienna City.

You are invited to enter a team of 6 players (1 reserve) for the ECTS football tournament. Transport, jerseys, the winners' cup and refreshments will be provided. Spectators are also welcome!

Tuesday 26 May, 20:00 - late

CONFERENCE PARTY BY INVITATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF VIENNA

Price: €17 per person to cover transportation

Weingut Fuhrgassl-Huber
Buses will depart from different meeting points in the city.

We have listened to previous delegates' feedback on our social programme and decided to hold a conference party. We are very pleased to be able to announce that this year’s event is by invitation of the Mayor of the city of Vienna and will be held at the Weingut Fuhrgassl-Huber, located in the heart of Neustift am Walde, between vineyards and the Vienna woods. This winery, with its cosy parlours and romantic patio, has been a popular wine tavern for almost 30 years. The architect for this famous building was the professor Walter von Hoesslin, the stage designer of the Vienna Opera House. Throughout the evening you will be able to catch up with colleagues in a casual and relaxed environment where you will be offered typical Austrian food from one of several buffets in the various rooms of the winery. For the more out-going there will be dancing with a live band featuring rock, pop, oldies and current hits!

CITY TOUR FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS

The accompanying person’s registration fee includes a classic city tour of Vienna through which we hope to convey the rich culture of this beautiful city.

Sunday 24 May, 09:00-13:00
Vienna Grand City Tour including Schönbrunn Palace

Meeting place and drop off: Albertinaplatz

On this half-day tour you will be able to enjoy an overall impression of the most significant historical sites in Vienna. Starting with a tour along Ringstrasse, you will see the magnificent buildings of the State Opera House, the Hofburg Imperial Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the City Hall and the University. You will continue to the former summer residence of the Habsburg Family, Schönbrunn Palace, finishing with a private tour through the imperial apartments.

Excursions for delegates, scheduled outside of the conference programme, will be available upon request at the tours desk in the Conference Centre.