Wiener Klassikfestival ( Vienna Festival of Classic Music)

Wiener Klassikfestival in the Minoritenkirche – A Celebration of Masterpieces

From July 25 to August 16, 2025, the Minoritenkirche in Vienna will transform into the center of classical music. The Wiener Klassikfestival presents outstanding concerts featuring works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Brahms, and many more—performed by internationally renowned musicians and orchestras.

Whether it's captivating string ensembles, virtuosic solo concertos, or festive baroque music—each concert promises an unforgettable experience in the unique atmosphere of the Gothic Minoritenkirche. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Viennese Classicism and enjoy musical excellence at the highest level.

Concerts at the Wiener Klassik Festival 2025:

July 25 & 26, 2025 – Italy in Vienna

An evening filled with Italian elegance featuring works by Mozart, Vivaldi, and Paganini. Mario Hossen (violin and conductor) leads the Les Orpheistes orchestra, accompanied by violinist Maria Sotriffer. Vivaldi’s La Folia and Paganini’s virtuosic pieces promise a brilliant auditory experience.

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen, Violin & Conductor
Maria Sotriffer, Violin

Program:

• W. A. Mozart: Divertimento in D Major, KV 136
• A. Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Violins, Strings, and Basso Continuo in D Minor, RV 514
• W. A. Mozart: Serenata Notturna in D Major, KV 239
• N. Paganini: Preghiera di Mosè, MS 23 (based on Rossini's opera Mosè in Egitto)
• A. Vivaldi: Sonata in D Minor, RV 63 La Folia
• N. Paganini: La Campanella for Violin and Strings (arr. R. Leopold)

July 27, 2025 – Brahms and Strauss

A masterful chamber music concert with Mario Hossen, Adam Nowak, Marta Potulska, Nikita Gerkusov, Liliana Kehayova, and Rudolf Leopold. The program includes Brahms’ String Sextet No. 1 and two waltzes by Johann Strauss arranged for string sextet.

Performers:
Mario Hossen, Violin
Adam Nowak, Violin
Marta Potulska, Viola
Nikita Gerkusov, Viola
Liliana Kehayova, Cello
Rudolf Leopold, Cello

Program:

• J. Brahms: String Sextet No. 1, Op. 18
• J. Strauss: Two Waltzes for String Sextet (arr. R. Leopold)

July 30 & 31, 2025 – Inspiration Vienna

The Les Orpheistes orchestra, conducted by Martin Sieghart, presents works by Schubert, Bottesini, Strauss, and Lanner. A musical journey through Vienna’s music history with virtuosic performances by Mario Hossen and Dominik Wagner on double bass.

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Martin Sieghart, Conductor
Mario Hossen, Violin
Dominik Wagner, Double Bass

Program:

• F. Schubert: Five German Dances with Trios for Strings
• G. Bottesini: Grand Duo – with Mario Hossen and Dominik Wagner
• J. Strauss (Son): Second Pizzicato Polka
• S. Koussevitzky: Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra
• J. Lanner: Die Schönbrunner, Op. 200

August 1 & 2, 2025 – Serenade: Vivaldi and Mozart

Sophie Dervaux, solo bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic, leads the Les Orpheistes orchestra through a diverse program featuring Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Vivaldi’s Bassoon Concerto RV 493.

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Sophie Dervaux, Bassoon & Conductor
(Solo Bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic)

Program:

• W. A. Mozart: Divertimento in F Major, KV 138
• A. Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in G Major, RV 493
• W. A. Mozart: Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, KV 546
• A. Vivaldi: La Notte – Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Major, RV 439
• W. A. Mozart: Serenade "Eine kleine Nachtmusik", KV 525

August 14, 2025 – Cello Quartet

The Rudolf Leopold Cello Quartet performs works by Mozart, Schubert, Mercadante, Brahms, Bruckner, and Strauss. An impressive journey through the soundscapes of the string quartet.

Performers:
Rudolf Leopold Cello Quartet

Program:

• W. A. Mozart: Adagio and Allegro, KV 594- Two pieces from the operas Così fan tutte and Le nozze di Figaro
• F. Schubert: Andante in B Minor (from a symphonic fragment)
• S. Mercadante: La Poesia
• J. Brahms: Sarabande in F-sharp Minor (Study for String Quintet Op. 88)
• A. Bruckner: Two Motets: Locus iste, Christus factus est
• J. Strauss (Son): Romance, Op. 243, Annen-Polka, Op. 117

August 15 & 16, 2025 – Strauss, Haydn & Mozart

A festive finale with the Les Orpheistes orchestra, conducted by Martin Sieghart, and cellist Annabel Haug. The program features Strauss’ Sextet from Capriccio, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D major, and Mozart’s Symphony KV 319.

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Martin Sieghart, Conductor
Annabel Hauk, Cello

Program:

• R. Strauss: Sextet from Capriccio
• J. Haydn: Cello Concerto in D Major
• W. A. Mozart: Symphony in B-flat Major, KV 319

The second edition of the Wiener Klassik Festival promises unforgettable concert experiences, outstanding musicians, and a stylish atmosphere in one of Vienna's most beautiful churches.