page_title: Tonkünstler-Societät
hierarchical_section_title: Tonkünstler-Societät
caption_attribution_description: German: Wien, vor dem alten Burgtheater
context_page_description: The Tonkünstler-Societät was a benevolent society for musicians in Vienna, which lasted from the mid 18th century to the mid 20th. Its purpose was "to support retired musicians and their families". Beginning in 1772, the Society mounted a series of benefit concerts, often with large forces of performers, at which were performed works by leading Classical-period composers, including Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
context_section_description: The Tonkünstler-Societät ("Society of Musicians") was a benevolent society for musicians in Vienna, which lasted from the mid 18th century to the mid 20th.  Its purpose was "to support retired musicians and their families". Beginning in 1772, the Society mounted a series of benefit concerts, often with large forces of performers, at which were performed works by leading Classical-period composers, including Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
caption: A 19th century portrayal by August Gerasch of the old Burgtheater, venue of a number of the Tonkünstler-Societät's concerts
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