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CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN THE MINORITE CHURCH

Experience exceptional musical evenings at the Minoritenkirche, where music seamlessly blends with the impressive architecture. In November and December, you can anticipate four extraordinary productions.

Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons'

This masterpiece will be presented uniquely by the Wiener Kammersymphonie string quintet and the award-winning violinist Alexandra Tirsu against the majestic backdrop of the Minoritenkirche.

Dates:
November 18, 2023
November 24, 2023
December 23, 2023

Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach: Air, Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major BWV 1068
Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto alla rustica in G Major RV 151

Advent Concerts at the Minoritenkirche

Delight in two distinctive concerts where soloists from the Barucco Consort Wien interpret the Baroque era in its most splendid form. Immerse yourself in the glorious musical past.

Dates:
December 2, 2023
December 9, 2023

Program:
"From Heaven Above: Baroque Christmas Music for Brass"
Works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, Henry Purcell, Johann Christian Schieferdecker

Christmas Concerts at the Minoritenkirche

Celebrate the festive Christmas season in the unique atmosphere of the Minoritenkirche and let the contemplative sounds enchant you. The Wiener Kammersymphonie string quintet and trumpeter Michael Bednarik will make this Christmas season unforgettable.

Dates:
December 25, 2023
December 26, 2023

Program:
Vivaldi Gloria RV 589
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: B Major, K. 137
Joseph Haydn: 2nd and 3rd Movements from Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major Johann Sebastian Bach: Chorale from Cantata BWV 147
Georg Friedrich Händel: Suite in D Major for Piccolo Trumpet and String Orchestra Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto grosso per la notte di Natale
Georg Philipp Telemann: Sonata in D Major for Trumpet and Strings, TWV 44:1

New Year's Eve Concerts with Les Orpheistes and Mario Hossen

Welcome the new year with musical splendor and savor two special New Year's concerts that provide the perfect framework for ringing in the new year.

Dates:
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2023
December 31, 2023

Program December 29
"Baroque Gala”
J. S. BACH/ O. Respighi Violin Sonata in E minor BWV 1023
F. Geminiani: Concerto Grosso in D minor, H.143 “La Folia”;
A. Corelli: Concerto Grosso No.8 “Fatto per la Notte di Natale”;
J. S. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
A. Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor for two violins & cello RV 565
A. Vivaldi: Concerto for 4 Violins in B minor RV 580

Program December 30
"Music from ‘Vienna”
An evening with the works of W. A. Mozart, F. Schubert and G.Mahler

Program December 31
"A World Journey” Silvester gala with music from Fritz KREISLER and STRAUSS Dynasty