Musica di strada – "Old, beautiful, loud!" Live demonstration of mechanical musical instruments

Experience the magic of mechanical music in a live Sunday demonstration. Long before gramophones and radios, mechanical instruments were the primary way to enjoy music without the presence of performers. From player pianos and orchestrions in dance halls to the iconic street organ ('Leierkasten') that brought popular tunes to backyards and town squares, these machines were the heartbeat of urban entertainment. Join this session to hear these historical gems in action and discover the soundscape of the past.