Lehár Villa is a building in
Bad Ischl in
Upper Austria, on the bank of the
River Traun. It was the summer residence of the composer
Franz Lehár (1870–1948). Today it is a museum dedicated to the composer.
Description
Lehár bought the villa from the
Duchess of Sabran in 1912, and for the rest of his life spent most summers here. He said: "In Ischl I always have my best ideas".
["Die Villa von Franz Lehár"]
Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
The interior is furnished, as far as possible, as it was when Lehár lived here. Personal memorabilia, and paintings that he collected during his life, can be seen. There is a museum within the building, showing items relating to the life of the composer.
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See also
* List of music museums
References
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Museums in Upper Austria
Music museums in Austria
Biographical museums in Austria