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Friday, September 20, 2024

Linz Celebrates Pioneers with Spectacular Show

Published: 2024-09-08

The Linzer Klangwolke, Austria's largest open-air event, dazzled over 100,000 attendees in the Donaupark with its multimedia show "Pioneers – 52 Hz.

" This year's spectacle, crafted by the renowned Spanish group La Fura dels Baus, paid tribute to pioneering figures like Nikola Tesla and Marie Curie, alongside a unique 18-meter-long whale centerpiece.

The event featured breathtaking aerial performances, light displays, and music from composers like Gustav Holst.

Each pioneer was symbolically represented by a planet, with performances projected onto a water screen.

The show, which included a mix of art, science, and history, left the audience inspired and captivated, marking the 45th anniversary of this cultural highlight.