Austria's musical pioneering appearance at the Expo 2025 in Osaka!

Austria's musical pioneering appearance at the Expo 2025 in Osaka!

In a fascinating foretaste of the upcoming world exhibition, the most traditional piano factory in Austria, Bösendorfer, presented its latest masterpiece: the wing "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa". This unique wing, which represents a homage to the world -famous work of art by Katsushika Hokusai, is only made in a limited edition of 16 copies. The performance took place the day before the removal to Japan, as the Nön reported.

cultural bridges between Austria and Japan

The world exhibition in Osaka, which takes place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, will be under the motto "Composing the Future". Austria presents itself with an impressive pavilion that combines the rich cultural heritage of the country with modern innovation. Over 30 cultural events, including concerts and exhibitions, will celebrate the long connections between Austria and Japan, such as the WKO . Music plays a central role in this: Visitors are not only welcomed by the Bösendorfer wing, but also with interactive musical experiences in a room that makes the future of music tangible using artificial intelligence.

Another unique highlight will be the historical instrument of Mozart, which will sound on the Austrian Nations Day on May 23, 2025. The pavilion also uses modern technologies such as augmented reality to interactively present art-historical objects, such as the rare Osaka-Paravent from Eggenberg Castle. This innovative connection between tradition and technology will give visitors a new access to Austrian-Japanese culture and celebrate the creative possibilities of art and science.