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Chapels of Viennese nobles and their home theaters competed in performing arts. In 1752, the first conc. an association of music lovers - aristocrats, who arranged open symphony. and wok. concerts ("academies") on the stage of the "Burgtheater". In 1771, at the initiative of F. Gasman, the Society of Musicians was founded, uniting Viennese professionals (the orchestra of the society consisted of up to 180 artists). In 1781, the year V. A. Mozart arrived in Vienna, "Amateur concerts" were organized (lasting until 1810), in which the composer took an active part. The orchestra (with the exception of brass performers and percussion instruments composed of amateurs) performed complex symphony. programs. A characteristic feature of the urban life of Vienna were widespread small instr. ensembles performing music outdoors (predominantly suites composed of marches and dances). This tradition was received in the 18th century by Khudozh. completion in the genre of entertaining orchestral music (cassation, serenade, divertissement). No less lively was the musical theater. life austrian. capital Cities. In the Burgtheater, along with dramatic. opera performances were staged. Since 1748 post. operas led K. V. Gluck.