Wienerlied

Weanaliada) is a traditional song genre which has its roots in Austria's capital and largest city, Vienna.

The Wienerlied is a unique musical and socio-cultural phenomenon, a psychograph of the Viennese way of life; a mix between idealism, joie de vivre and desperation.

Frequent changes in tempo together with theatrical pauses throughout the songs bring a certain degree of excitement to both singer and listener.

Slavo-Hungarian components are also recognizable within Wienerlieder, adding to the unique mix of multiple musical elements that give an exciting and surprising feel to Viennese folk songs.

The characteristics of Wienerlieder can be defined through a variety of roots: The Wienerlied reached its heyday in the 19th century, which is closely related to the rise of popular entertainment during the last quarter of the 19th century (inns and restaurants in the Prater gardens, nightclubs, Singspiel halls, "Heuriger" wine taverns, etc.).