Salomon Sulzer Platz: Vienna recognizes the master of synagogue singing!
Salomon Sulzer Platz: Vienna recognizes the master of synagogue singing!
In a solemn act, the new Salomon-Sulzer-Platz was inaugurated in the inner city of Vienna today. The place bears the name of the first cantor of the Vienna city temple, Salomon Sulzer, who is the founder of modern cantoral music. This important honor was carried out by district leader Markus Figl, Sulzer's primeval-UR-granddaughter Julie Reisler and the President of the Israelite cultural community of Vienna, Oskar Deutsch. Sulzer, who shaped the Vienna City Temple 199 years ago, was known for his unique composition style, which was strongly influenced by Viennese classical music. His admirers also included big names such as Franz Schubert and Friedrich Liszt who came to the synagogue to listen to his music.Oskar Deutsch emphasized the importance of this place of space: "We are pleased that the Jewish legacy of our city experiences new visibility with the inauguration of Salomon-Sulzer-Platz and this great personality is also recognized in public space." The place should not only remind you of Sulzer's musical heritage, but also set a sign of the lively Jewish community in Vienna. The city temple, which was opened in 1826 and is of central importance for the Jewish community of the city, symbolizes both the rich history and the lively presence of Judaism in Vienna.
Important renovation work is about
The Vienna city temple, which serves as the main synagogue, is an important place for services and Jewish festivals. At the historical location in Seitenstettengasse, the city temple has passed many changes over the years, including several renovations after the destruction by the Nazis. The last major repair took place more than 36 years ago, and from autumn 2025 there are extensive restoration work, which should be completed by autumn 2026 to get the building for the next generation. The city temple remains a central place of Jewish life in Vienna, which stands for the resistance and continuity of the Jewish community, as is also reported on stadtempel.at
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| Ort | Salomon-Sulzer-Platz, 1010 Wien, Österreich |
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