Salzburg-An Essential Guide to Salzburg Austria

Salzburg is a mid-sized city in western Austria with a population of about 150000 people. As a member of the European Union, the currency used is the Euro. Salzburg is subject to the Alpine climate; winters are quite cold and usually bring snow while the summer is hot and inviting, although prolonged rain showers are not uncommon.

The city of Salzburg is situated on the site of the old Roman settlement called Juvavum. Towards the end of the seventh century, St Rupert founded a bishopric in the city, and the growth of the city began anew. By the end of the eighteenth century, the city was in decline, and during the Napoleonic Wars, came under the control of both France and Bavaria. Further recession followed and after World War I, and during the second World War, many of the beautiful buildings in the city were damaged or destroyed. On May 15 1955, following a bitter involvement in the war, Austria declared itself neutral and joined the United Nations.

The most famous son of Salzburg is Wolfgang Aamdeus Mozart who was born there in 1756, and a statue celebrates the great composer at Mozartplatz in the heart of the city. Mozart’s birthplace is now a museum in his honour and house a number of his childhood instruments as well as correspondence, manuscripts and portraits. The Mozart Museum is located at Getreidegasse 9.

A stroll through the old town is a rewarding experience. This area is a mass of little streets, squares, courtyards and plazas. There are picturesque fountains and churches to explore. Domplatz & Kapitelplatz are bustling streets where music can be heard and the bargaining of the locals in the markets. Visitors can also tour the old town in a horse-drawn carriage, the original taxis of Salzburg.

Scholss Hellbrunn (Hellbrun Palace) is a lovely place to visit with its elegant buildings, beautiful gardens, and trick fountains and many other water-features which make this a fun attraction for the whole family to enjoy. It is located about 4km out of the old town.

For eating and drinking, Salzburg offers many options. There are numerous outdoor beer gardens which are perfect on a sunny afternoon, or perhaps one of the intimate coffee-houses would be appeal. Of course, there are a large number of fine restaurants in the city to suit every palate and pocket.

There is a hopping nightlife scene in Salzburg, but you wont find it by looking for flashing neon lights as such garish blots are prohibited by law. Instead the thriving clubs and pubs are to be found in innocuous looking premises on the banks of the Salzach.

Salzburg is a vibrant and beautiful city: clean and with a great feeling of space due to the traffic restrictions, there is much to see and do in the city and a great trip is guaranteed.

“Race in American Trials Collection” research guide goes online

A brief research guide, Researching Race in the American Trials Collection, is now online. A link to the guide is in the Law Library’s Research page, under the heading “Legal Research Guides. While the guide’s focus is on trials involving slavery, segregation, and related issues, it’s also helpful for researching other topics in the American Trials Collection. Additional slavery resources are available via the Yale Slavery and Abolition Portal.

We’ve added about 100 titles to the American Trials Collection in the last year, including Trial of Thomas Sims, on an Issue of Personal Liberty (Boston, 1851), described by Paul Finkelman as the most complete record of “the first important and intensive investigation of the meaning of the 1850 [Fugitive Slave] Act” (Slavery in the Courtroom, p. 94). This pamphlet is also available online, courtesy of the American Memory website of the Library of Congress.

MIKE WIDENER
Rare Book Librarian

A guide on piano lessons and how to choose right tutor

Musical is playing a vital role in building up people’s characteristic as well as shaping people’s attitude and behavior. From a research done by psychological department in the States, people tend to behave accordingly to what they learnt while growing along with their age.
As a result, by playing music instrument from young age can help to mold and shape one’s attitude and behavior. To be exact, piano had the most popularity among the teen apart from guitar and other instrument such as violin and also drum. The piano are being played in many occasions such as wedding, church service, and also concert and are considered a quite common use although it is expensive and quite handy.
In order to be successful in piano field, it is essential to invest their time in developing skills. But as a return, the commitment they committed is very rewarding. They can learn how to create, appreciate and enjoy music for the rest of their life.
To getting started in piano, one is required to attend beginner course rather than any advance tutorial available in the internet because setting up the basic foundation is most crucial thing in piano learning. In the beginner lessons, one will being guide on how to place the fingers and also follow the rhyme of the music.
When one had enough of the basic foundation, they should go further on the body posture whereby it can lead to a better fingers coordination and are able to play the music with better rhyme. After all, the beginner lesson teaches you how to read the music in a right way. It is more practical rather than learning all the advance music lessons while you don’t even know how to put your fingers in the right coordination. That is like learning how to walk without going through the process of crawling.
There a few tips that you should abide when learning the piano lessons. First would be procrastination. As many teenagers would face this problem, it is essential that one should first learn how to decline procrastination. Next would be planning. Sit down and brainstorming of what to do before the lessons so that you are able to highlight the learning process and practice is sometime awhile after finishing the lessons. This would trigger your memory and skill and avoid of forgetting it.
Lastly, choosing the right piano teacher is crucial as they will inspire your children’s full potential in music. To find a good piano teacher, you should list down all the choices for consideration. Factors such as cheap or expensive, the teacher’s qualification such as doctorate in music doesn’t mean that he or she is able to teach and fully suitable for your children. Demographic factors also should not be a factor in choosing a good teacher. Interaction with the teacher also can lead to a better relationship and understanding of your child’s skill progression. Finally, show your gratitude each time your child’s training session ended to show he or she is important and are getting attention for his or her contribution.