Festive Advent, Christmas and New Year's Concerts

Concerts in the Minorite Church

During the festive season of Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve and Day, the Minoritenkirche, a Gothic masterpiece in the heart of the city, provides a majestic setting for classical music. Its remarkable architecture and outstanding acoustics transform every concert into a memorable experience.

Renowned musicians such as the Wiener Kammersymphonie, soloists from the original sound Baroque Orchestra Barucco, and Les Orpheistes Orchester bring works by Händel, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Schubert to life, capturing the magic of Christmas in every note. The captivating voices of the acclaimed Italian Trio Carusso, will enchant the audience with timeless arias.

From classical trumpet concerts to reflective Christmas and New Year's tunes, the varied program offers a deeply moving experience that blends tradition with musical excellence.

Get your tickets for this special concert and enjoy an extraordinary festive classical concert at the Vienna Minorite Church.

November:

29.11. 2024 at 20:00

"La Passione"

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”

Performers:
Sophie Derveaux, conductor and bassoon (Principal Bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic)
Mario Hossen, violin
Les Orpheistes Orchestra

30.11.2024 at 20:00
"Grandi Interpreti"

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)

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Vienna
Mario Hossen, violin and conductor

December:

05.12.2024 at 20:00
"Vivaldi's Four Seasons"

Program:

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

Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie String Quintet
Alexandra Tirsu, violin

06.12.2024 at 20:00
"Advent Concert"

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

Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie String Quintet
Michael Bednarik, trumpet

07.12.2024 at 20:00
"Viva Italia! An Evening of arias with three Tenors
Trio Caruso and Friends"

Program:

• Granada – Agustín Lara
• Una furtiva lagrima – Donizetti, from "The Elixir of Love"
• E lucevan le stelle – Puccini, from "Tosca"
• Libiamo ne’ lieti calici – Verdi, from "La Traviata"
• La donna è mobile – Verdi, from "Rigoletto"
• Nessun dorma – Puccini, from "Turandot"
• Adeste Fideles - J.F. Wade
• Tu scendi dalle stelle – Alfonso Maria de' Liguori
• White Christmas – Irving Berlin
• O Holy Night – Adolphe Adam

Performers:
Trio Caruso - The Three Tenors
Liliana Kehayova, Cello
Mario Eritreo, Piano

08.12.2024 at 20:00
"Viva Italia! An Evening of arias with three Tenors
Trio Caruso and Friends"

Program:

• Granada – Agustín Lara
• Una furtiva lagrima – Donizetti, from "The Elixir of Love"
• E lucevan le stelle – Puccini, from "Tosca"
• Libiamo ne’ lieti calici – Verdi, from "La Traviata"
• La donna è mobile – Verdi, from "Rigoletto"
• Nessun dorma – Puccini, from "Turandot"
• Adeste Fideles - J.F. Wade
• Tu scendi dalle stelle – Alfonso Maria de' Liguori
• White Christmas – Irving Berlin
• O Holy Night – Adolphe Adam

Performers:
Trio Caruso - The Three Tenors
Liliana Kehayova, Cello
Mario Eritreo, Piano

20.12.2024 at 20:00
"Advent Concert"

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

Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie String Quintet
Alexandra Tirsu, violin

21.12.2024 at 20:00
"Per la notte di Natale"

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

Performers:
Andreas Helm, oboe and conductor
Barucco Soloists Ensemble

22.12.2024 at 20:00
"Per la notte di Natale"

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

Performers:
Andreas Helm, oboe and conductor
Barucco Soloists Ensemble

23.12.2024 at 20:00
"Vivaldi's Four Seasons"

Program:

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

Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie String Quintet
Alexandra Tirsu, violin

25.12.2024 at 20:00
Christmas Concerts in the Minoritenkirche

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

Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Michael Bednarik, Trumpet

26.12.2024 at 20:00
Christmas Concerts in the Minoritenkirche

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

Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Michael Bednarik, Trumpet

27.12.2024 at 20:00
"Vivaldi's Four Seasons"

Program:

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

Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie String Quintet
Alexandra Tirsu, violin

28.12.2024 at 20:00
"Beethoven and Mozart"

Program:

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

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Ensemble

29.12.2024 at 20:00
"Baroque Gala"

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

Performers:
Orchester Les Orpheistes Vienna
Mario Hossen, violin and conductor

30.12.2024 at 20:00
"Baroque Gala"

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

Performers:
Orchester Les Orpheistes Vienna
Mario Hossen, violin and conductor

31.12. 2024 at 16:00 Uhr
"Silvesterkonzert /New Year's Eve Concert"
Strauss Dinasty and Kreisler

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
• Pizzicato-Polka
• 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

Performers:
Orchester Les Orpheistes Vienna
Mario Hossen, conductor and soloist

January 2025:

01.01.2024 um 16:00 Uhr
"Neujahrskonzert/ New Year's Concert"
Strauss Dinasty and Kreisler

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
• Pizzicato-Polka
• 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

Performers:
Orchester Les Orpheistes Vienna
Mario Hossen, conductor and soloist