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Experience breathtaking classical concerts in the majestic setting of Vienna's Minoritenkirche. The unique acoustics and impressive architecture of this Gothic masterpiece make every concert an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy a diverse program ranging from the highlights of Baroque music to Viennese classics. Experience various concert cycles performed by renowned artists – string quintets, chamber orchestras, and Baroque ensembles. Immerse yourself in the world of music and be enchanted by the special atmosphere of the Minoritenkirche.

The high quality of the concerts attracts music lovers from all over the world and has established a loyal following among Viennese music connoisseurs. The Minoritenkirche also houses the unique mosaic "The Last Supper" by Giacomo Raffaelli. The combination of top-class classical concerts and this special setting makes a concert visit to the Minoritenkirche a truly special experience.

November 2024

November 2 & 23, 2024: Vienna Classic

Performers: Wiener Kammersymphonie
Program:

• W. A. Mozart: Overture to "The Impresario" KV 486
• W. A. Mozart: Divertimento in B-flat major, KV 137
• J. Haydn: Symphony No. 82 in C major "The Bear"
• W. A. Mozart: Arias from "Le nozze di Figaro" KV 492
• L. v. Beethoven: 2nd and 4th movements from Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93

November 29, 2024: La Passione

Performers:

• Sophie Derveaux, conductor and bassoon (Principal Bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic)
• Mario Hossen, violin
• Les Orpheistes Orchestra
  Program:
• G. Tartini: Devil's Trill Sonata
• A. Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in G major, RV 493
• J. S. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
• A. Vivaldi: “La Notte” (Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major), RV 439
• F. Geminiani: “La Folia”

November 30, 2024: Musica Classica Italiana

Performers:

• Mario Hossen, violin and conductor
• Les Orpheistes Orchestra
  Program:
• G. Tartini: Devil's Trill Sonata
• A. Vivaldi: "The Four Seasons"
  • Concerto No. 1 "Spring," RV 269
  • Concerto No. 2 "Summer," RV 315
  • Concerto No. 3 "Autumn," RV 293
  • Concerto No. 4 "Winter," RV 297
• N. Paganini: Rondo "La Campanella," MS.48 (orch. R. Leopold)

December 2024

December 5, 23 & 27, 2024: Vivaldi Vier Jahreszeiten

Performers:

• Vienna Chamber Symphony
• Alexandra Tirsu, violin

Program:

• W.A. Mozart: A Little Night Music in G major, K. 525
  • Romance. Andante
  • Menuetto. Allegretto
  • Rondo. Allegro
• A. Vivaldi: "The Four Seasons”

December 6, 2024: Advent Concert

Performers:

• Wiener Kammersymphonie
• Michael Bednarik, trumpet
  Program:
• W. A. Mozart: Overture to "The Impresario" KV 486
• J. Haydn: 2nd and 3rd movements from Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob. VIIe:1
• A. Marcello: 1st movement from the Oboe Concerto in D minor (arranged for trumpet)
• V. Bellini: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
• L. v. Beethoven: 4th movement from Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
• W. A. Mozart: Arias from "Le nozze di Figaro" KV 492

December 7 & 8, 2024: The Three Tenors - Italian Evening

Performers:

• Trio Caruso
• Liliana Kehayova, cello
• Mario Eritreo, piano

Program Highlights:

• G. Verdi: "La donna è mobile" (from "Rigoletto")
• G. Puccini: "Nessun dorma" (from "Turandot")
• G. Donizetti: "Una furtiva lagrima" (from "The Elixir of Love")
• I. Berlin: "White Christmas"
• A. Lara: "Granada"

December 20, 2024: Advent Concert

Performers:

• Wiener Kammersymphonie
• Alexandra Tirsu, violin
  Program:
• G. F. Händel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
• J. Haydn: Violin Concerto in C major
• G. F. Händel: Messiah, "For unto us a child is born"
• F. Schubert: 1st movement from Symphony No. 5
• W.A. Mozart: Symphony No. 29, KV 201

December 21 & 22, 2024: Per la notte di Natale

Performers:

• BARUCCO Consort on period instruments
• Andreas Helm, oboe and director
• Elisabeth Wiesbauer, violin solo
• Roswitha Dokalik, violin
• Lucia Froihofer, violin
• Lucas Schurig-Breuss, viola
• Kaspar Singer, cello
• Herwig Neugebauer, violone
• Alexander Gergelyfi, harpsichord

Program:

• J. M. Molter: Concerto Pastorale in G major
• A. Vivaldi: "Winter" from "The Four Seasons," RV 297
• A. Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor for oboe, strings, and basso continuo, RV 461
• A. Vivaldi: "Il Riposo - Per il Santissimo Natale," RV 270
• J. S. Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060R

December 25 & 26, 2024: Christmas Concert

Performers:

• Wiener Kammersymphonie
• Michael Bednarik, trumpet
  Program:
• W. A. Mozart: Overture to "The Impresario" KV 486
• J. Haydn: 2nd and 3rd movements from Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob. VIIe:1
• V. Bellini: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
• L. v. Beethoven: 4th movement from Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
• W. A. Mozart: Arias from "Le nozze di Figaro" KV 492
• G. F. Händel: Suite in D major for trumpet and strings, HWV 335

December 28, 2024: Beethoven and Mozart

Performers: Les Orphistes Ensemble
Program:

• L. v. Beethoven: Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20
• W. A. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, KV 581

December 29 & 30, 2024: Baroque Gala

Performers:

• Mario Hossen, violin and conductor
• Les Orpheistes Orchestra
  Program:
• A. Corelli: Concerto Grosso No. 1
• H. Purcell: Chaconne in G minor
• T. Albinoni: Adagio in G minor
• A. Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
• J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
• F. Geminiani: La Folia

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

December 31, 2024 & January 1, 2025, 4:00 PM: New Year's Concert

Performers:

• Mario Hossen, conductor and soloist
• Les Orpheistes Orchestra

Program

• F. Kreisler
  • Old Viennese Melodies: Liebesleid, Liebesfreud, Schön Rosmarin
  • Caprice Viennois, Op. 2
• J. Strauss II
  • Künstlerleben, Op. 316
  • Roses from the South, Waltz, Op. 388
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  • Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214
  • Thunder and Lightning, Quick Polka, Op. 324
  • Eljen a Magyar!, Quick Polka, Op. 332
  • The Blue Danube, Waltz, Op. 314

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