Laughing your staves off: irony, satire, and parody in visual representations and narratives of music
23rd International Conference
Association Répertoire International d’Iconographie Musicale (RIdIM) in collaboration with the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (mdw)
Vienna, 29-31 Aug 2024
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is located in the east of the country on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual heritage has had a significant impact on the shaping of Europe, formed as it has been by an almost endless number of musicians, singers, conductors, artists, writers, philosophers, scientists, movie directors, theater and movie actors and actresses, etc. In addition, as the center of the Habsburg monarchy for more than seven centuries, the rulers of the House of Habsburg – one of the most prominent and important dynasties in European history – have left significant traces in the city’s landscape and architecture and the people’s mentality.
Conference Venue: Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (mdw)
The Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (mdw) is one of the leading research and teaching universities for music, theater, and film studies in Europe, and it is among the world’s largest arts universities founded in 1817. Its main campus is located at Anton Webern Platz with nine additional locations.
The conference will take place at Seilerstätte 26, 1010 Vienna (Austria).
Technical Facilities in the Conference Venue
The mdw location at Seilerstätte 26 is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. For special needs please inform “association[at]ridim.org”.
Conference Registration
Registration is mandatory for all Conference Delegates, whether they are presenting individually or in groups. The standard registration fee is Euro 220.00. Registration must be completed with the official registration form by 15 July 2024, at the latest.
A different registration fee of Euro 100.00 is available for Delegates who are enrolled as students during the Conference period and who can prove this with an official, up-to-date and signed document by the University. Please send documentation to “association[at]ridim.org” by 30 June 2024, at the latest. After verification, information for registration will be sent to the applicant.
Program Schedule
Keynote Lectures: The allocated timeframe of 50 minutes includes time for questions and discussion (5-10 mins). We therefore recommend preparing the lectures accordingly.
Session presentation: The allocated timeframe of 90 or 120 minutes includes time for questions and discussion. We therefore recommend the session’s chairs to prepare the sessions accordingly.
Paper presentations: The allocated timeframe of 30 minutes includes time for questions and discussion (5-10 mins). We therefore recommend preparing the presentations accordingly.
Please find the finalized conference schedule available online. The complete program book with abstracts and biographies will be published online by the end of July 2024.
Farewell Dinner
The farewell dinner will take place on 31.08.2024 in a typical Viennese “institution,” namely a Heuriger. The dinner will include food and non-alcoholic drinks (covered by the registration fee). Please check the box in the registration form if you will attend the farewell dinner. In case of food allergies or dietary restrictions please contact “association[at]riddim.org”.
Getting to Vienna
Vienna can be easily reached by train or bus into Wien Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Central Station) from all major European cities. The journey from outside of Europe is also easy as many airlines serve Vienna International Airport with non-stop flights.
The center of Vienna can be reached quickly from Vienna International Airport Airport since the airport is well connected to the public transportation network: the City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop to Wien Mitte in only 16 minutes from where easy access to Vienna’s subway network is possible. Another (and cheaper) option is the Rapid Transit Railway line S7 which departs every 30 minutes with stops at “Wien Mitte” and “Wien Praterstern” – two stations that provide transfer to Vienna’s subway network.
Visa Requirements
Austria is a member of the Schengen Agreement. When traveling within the Schengen area, holders of a Schengen Visa or citizens of countries that join the Schengen agreement are free to cross all Schengen borders without undergoing any type of identity checks. However, you should always carry a passport or ID card as proof of your identity.
Third-country nationals are generally subject to a visa requirement when entering Austria and throughout their stay unless they have a valid Schengen visa from another Schengen state. Please check the visa information provided by the Austrian Government and apply for your visa as early as possible to avoid unnecessary complications.
Accommodation
Hotels offering special rates for Conference Delegates (please see the communication sent to all delegates on 5 July 2024):
- MAGDAS HOTEL VIENNA CITY, Ungargasse 38, 1030 Wien /phone +43 1 7200 288 /Mail: hotel@magdas.at
- MERCURE GRAND HOTEL BIEDERMEIER, Landstraße Hauptstr. 28, 1030 Wien / phone +43 1 716 71-507; fax +43 1 716 71-503 / Mail: h5357@accor.com
- HENRI HOTEL WIEN, Lindengasse 12, 1070 Wien / phone +43 1 523 46 46; fax +43 1 523 46 40 / Mail: hello@henri-wien.com
When processing a reservation, please indicate that you participate in the Conference co-organized by the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien. If you experience any troubles, please do not hesitate to contact us at “association[at]ridim.org”.
Insurance
Please make sure that you have adequate insurance (including but not limited to accident, health, burglary, travel, etc.). Delegates are responsible for obtaining sufficient health and accident insurance coverage for themselves for their whole term of the Conference, along with adequate insurance for any accompanying person. Association RIdIM takes no liability for insufficient insurance and for any resulting direct, indirect, accidental, or consequential damage suffered by the Delegate and/or accompanying person(s).
Emergency or Assistance during the Conference
In the event of an emergency or in case you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact the RIdIM Help Line (the phone number will be communicated to the Conference Delegates via E-Mail).
Final declaration
All expenses incurred in attending the conference must be borne by the Delegates and their accompanying persons. Association RIdIM accepts no responsibility for expenses or payments.
Image credits:
- Ledermann, Wien, II, Prater, postcard 1906. Vienna: Österreichische Nationalbibliothek.
- Die Fledermaus, caricature in: Die Bombe, 12 April 1874; caption: “Bim, bim, bim, bim, bim … – Himmel, schon halb zehn Uhr und wir sind erst mitten im zweiten Act. – Ja, daran ist das Publicum nur selbst schuld; warum ist es von der Musik so enthusiasmirt, dass es selbst das Repetiren der Uhr zur Repetition verlangt!” [Bim, bim, bim, bim, bim … – Heavens, it’s already half past nine and we’re only in the middle of the second act. – Yes, the audience only has itself to blame for that; why is it so enthusiastic about the music that it even demands the clock’s repetition to be repeated!]
- Gustav Klimt (1862-1919), Beethovenfries (detail), right side panel, 1902, 217 x 1403 cm, casein paints, stucco overlays, gold overlays, applications of various materials on mortar. Vienna: Wiener Secession.