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Concerts in the Minorite Church
Concerts at the Minorite Church – Where Music and History Meet
Step into the breathtaking Minoritenkirche in the heart of Vienna and experience a new season where timeless music and historic atmosphere come together in perfect harmony. Surrounded by magnificent Gothic architecture, each concert becomes more than a performance—it becomes a moment to remember.
The 2026/2027 season invites you on an inspiring musical journey through the masterpieces of classical music. From the intricate beauty of Bach’s Goldberg Variations and the profound depth of the St John Passion, to the vibrant brilliance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the program brings together iconic works that have shaped musical history.
Celebrate the spirit of the seasons with special highlights throughout the year: moving Easter concerts, atmospheric Advent evenings, festive Christmas performances, and dazzling New Year’s concerts. Whether it’s an intimate chamber music setting or the powerful sound of orchestra and choir, each event reveals a unique dialogue between music and space.
Renowned ensembles and outstanding soloists return to the Minorite Church, including Les Orpheistes Orchestra, the Wiener Kammersymphonie, and as well as members of the Vienna Philharmonic, renowned choirs, and world-class soloists, all delivering concerts of exceptional quality and emotion.. From baroque elegance to classical masterpieces and virtuosic showpieces, the season offers exceptional artistry, passion, and musical diversity.
Experience unforgettable evenings where tradition meets excellence, and where every note resonates within one of Vienna’s most iconic sacred spaces.
Book your tickets now and immerse yourself in a season of classical brilliance in the heart of the imperial city.
March 28, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - "GOLDBERG VARIATIONS"
Performers:
Mario Hossen, Violin
Alexander Gordon, Viola
Liliana Kehayova, Cello
Program:
- - Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
(arranged for string trio by Dmitri Sitkovetsky)
Easter Concerts
April 3 , 2026 at 7:00 p.m. - "St John Passion"
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchester
Chorus ALEA
Soloists:
Natalie Peña Comas – Soprano
Hermine Hasselbäck – Alto
Paul Schweinester – Tenor / Evangelist
Klemens Sander – Bass
Günter Haumer – Baritone (Jesus)
Conductor:
Martin Sieghart
Program:
- - Johann Sebastian Bach: St John Passion, BWV 245
April 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - "Easter Concert"
Performers:
String Quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie
Andrea Vivanet, piano
Program:
- - Johann Sebastian Bach:
- - Sinfonia from the Easter Oratorio, BWV 249
- - From the Cantata “God’s Time is the Best Time” (Actus tragicus), BWV 106: Sonatina
- - Violin Concerto
- - Ludwig van Beethoven: Allegretto from Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
- - Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B minor “Unfinished”, D 759
April 6, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - "Easter Concert"
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen, Violin and Conductor
Don Elias Stolz, Trumpet
Program:
- - Johann Sebastian Bach
- – Chorale “Rejoice, ye Hearts”, BWV 66
- – Violin Sonata in E minor for Violin and Orchestra, BWV 1023
- - Antonio Vivaldi:
- – Violin Concerto in E major, RV 269 “La Primavera”
- - Joseph Haydn:
- - The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross, Hob. **/1:B
- - Antonio Vivaldi:
- – Sinfonia “Al Santo Sepolcro” in B minor, RV 169
- - Georg Philipp Telemann:
- – Sinfonia Spirituosa in D major, TWV 44:1
- - Johann Sebastian Bach:
- – Chorale “Jesus Remains My Joy”, BWV 147
April 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - „Vivaldi - The Four Seasons“
Performers:
String Quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie
Cornelia Gradwohl – Violin
Program:
- Joseph Haydn:
– Symphony No. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 - Antonio Vivaldi:
– Le quattro stagioni – The Four Seasons
April 25, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - „Cycle: GRANDE MUSICA - MOZART and SCHUBERT”
Performers:
Karin Bonelli – Flute
Alexander Swete – Guitar
Maria Sotriffer – Violin
Thomas Selditz – Viola
Liliana Kehayova – Cello
Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
– Flute Quartet in D major, KV 285
Franz Schubert:
– Quartet in G major, D 96 (after the Notturno Op. 21 by W. Matiegka)
May 01 & 02, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - „MOZART Cycle – Instrumental Concerts”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen – Conductor & Violin
Program:
- W. A. Mozart:
- – Divertimento in D major, KV 136 (“Salzburg Symphony”)
- – Violin Concerto in A major, KV 219
- – Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major, KV 16
May 15, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - „VIVALDI versus PAGANINI”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchester
Mario Hossen – Conductor & Violin
Program:
- - Antonio Vivaldi
- – Concerto in C major, RV 157
- - Niccolò Paganini
- – Le Streghe, Variations on a theme from Süssmayr’s ballet
Il noce di Benevento, M.S. 19
- – Le Streghe, Variations on a theme from Süssmayr’s ballet
- - Antonio Vivaldi
– La Primavera – Allegro, RV 269
– L’Estate – Allegro non troppo, RV 315
– L’Inverno – Largo – Allegro, RV 297 - - Niccolò Paganini
- – Rondo “Il Campanello”, M.S. 67/1 (arr. R. Leopold)
- - Antonio Vivaldi
- – Concerto in G minor, RV 114
- - Niccolò Paganini:
- – Sonata Preghiera (Prayer) for one string,
based on a theme from Rossini’s opera Mosè in Egitto, M.S. 23
- – Sonata Preghiera (Prayer) for one string,
- - Antonio Vivaldi:
- – L’Autunno – Allegro – Adagio molto – Allegro, RV 293
- – L’Estate – Presto, RV 315
May 22, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Breath and Strings”
Performers:
String Quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie
Massimo Mercelli – Flute
Program:
- - Giovanni Paisiello: Sinfonia Il Barbiere di Siviglia
- - Michael Nyman: Flute Concerto
- - Antonio Salieri: Sinfonia La Veneziana
- - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 38 in D major “Prague”, KV 504
- - Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Flute Concerto in D minor
May 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Haydn & Dvořák”
Performers:
String Quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie
Program:
- - Joseph Haydn: Overture to Armida
- - Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance Op. 46 No. 1
- - Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance Op. 46 No. 3
- - Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 6 in D major “Le Matin”, Hob. I:6
- - Antonín Dvořák: 2nd movement from the String Quintet
- - Joseph Haydn: Quintet in A major
May 30, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “ Between Fantasy and Variation”
Performers:
Natalia Rehling – Piano
Varga Quartet Vienna
Program:
- - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- – Fantasy in D minor, KV 397
- - Franz Schubert
- – String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”
- - Frédéric Chopin
- – Variations in B-flat major, Op. 2
on “La ci darem la mano” from the opera Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(arranged for piano and string quartet)
- – Variations in B-flat major, Op. 2
June 4 & 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “La Passione”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Christoph Sietzen – Marimba
Martin Sieghart – Conductor
Program:
- - Joseph Haydn: Symphony in F minor “La Passione”, Hob. I:49 (final movement)
- - Christoph Sietzen: Improvisation “La passione”
- - Johann Sebastian Bach: Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996 – Prélude
- - Emmanuel Séjourné: Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra (2006)
- - Johann Sebastian Bach: Lute Suite in G minor, BWV 995 – Gigue
- - Joseph Haydn: Symphony in F minor “La Passione”, Hob. I:49
June 12, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Cycle: GRANDE MUSICA - Beethoven & Arensky”
Performers:
Mario Hossen – Violin
Nikita Boriso-Glebsky – Violin
Gerhard Marschner – Viola
Harriet Krijgh – Cello
Liliana Kehayova – Cello
Program:
- - Ludwig van Beethoven
- – String Quintet in A major, after the “Kreutzer Sonata” Op. 47
- - Anton Arensky
- – String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35
November 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. - “Mozart – Requiem – All Saints’ Concert”
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
- - W. A. Mozart: Requiem in D minor, KV 626
November 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Advent Concert”
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
November 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Advent Concert”
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
November 28, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Advent Concert”
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
November 29, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Advent Concert”
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
December 4 & 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Hommage à Mozart”
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
- Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
December 6, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - „VIVALDI versus PAGANINI”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchester
Mario Hossen – Conductor & Violin
Program:
- - Antonio Vivaldi:
- – Concerto in C major, RV 157
- - Niccolò Paganini:
- – Le Streghe, Variations on a theme from Süssmayr’s ballet
Il noce di Benevento, M.S. 19
- – Le Streghe, Variations on a theme from Süssmayr’s ballet
- - Antonio Vivaldi:
- – La Primavera – Allegro, RV 269
- – L’Estate – Allegro non troppo, RV 315
- – L’Inverno – Largo – Allegro, RV 297-
- Niccolò Paganini:
- – Rondo “Il Campanello”, M.S. 67/1 (arr. R. Leopold)
- - Antonio Vivaldi:
- – Concerto in G minor, RV 114
- - Niccolò Paganini:
- – Sonata Preghiera (Prayer) for one string,
based on a theme from Rossini’s opera Mosè in Egitto, M.S. 23
- – Sonata Preghiera (Prayer) for one string,
- - Antonio Vivaldi:
- – L’Autunno – Allegro – Adagio molto – Allegro, RV 293
- – L’Estate – Presto, RV 315
December 7 & 8, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Trio Caruso – The Three Tenors from Naples”
Performers:
Trio Caruso – The Three Tenors from Naples
N. N. – Violin
N. N. – Cello
N. N. – Piano
Program:
- Arias by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Gaetano Donizetti
December 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Advent Concert”
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
December 12, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Advent Concert”
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
December 19, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “VIVALDI versus PAGANINI”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen – Conductor & Violin
Program:
- Antonio Vivaldi:
- – Concerto in C major, RV 157
- Niccolò Paganini
- – Le Streghe, Variations on a theme from Süssmayr’s ballet
Il noce di Benevento, M.S. 19
- – Le Streghe, Variations on a theme from Süssmayr’s ballet
- Antonio Vivaldi:
- – La Primavera – Allegro, RV 269
- – L’Estate – Allegro non troppo, RV 315
- – L’Inverno – Largo – Allegro, RV 297
- Niccolò Paganini:
- – Rondo “Il Campanello”, M.S. 67/1 (arr. R. Leopold)
- Antonio Vivaldi:
- – Concerto in G minor, RV 114
- Niccolò Paganini:
- – Sonata Preghiera (Prayer) for one string,
based on a theme from Rossini’s opera Mosè in Egitto, M.S. 23
- – Sonata Preghiera (Prayer) for one string,
- Antonio Vivaldi:
- – L’Autunno – Allegro – Adagio molto – Allegro, RV 293
- – L’Estate – Presto, RV 315
December 20, 21 & 22, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Per la Notte di Natale”
Performers:
Barucco Consort – period instruments
Andreas Helm – Oboe & Conductor
Program:
- Works by Bach and Vivaldi
December 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Vivaldi - The Four Seasons"
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
December 25, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Christmas Concert"
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
December 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Christmas Concert"
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
December 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Vivaldi - The Four Seasons"
Performers:
To be announced
Program:
To be announced
December 29 & 30, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - “Baroque Gala”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen – Violin & Conductor
Don Elias Stolz – Trumpet
Program:
- - Works by Vivaldi, Albinoni, Locatelli
December 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. - “New Year’s Eve Concert”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen – Violin & Conductor
Program:
- - A. Vivaldi: Le quattro stagioni
- - A. Piazzolla: Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
January 1, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. - “New Year’s Concert”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen – Violin & Conductor
Program:
- - A. Vivaldi: Le quattro stagioni
- - A. Piazzolla: Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
January 2 & 3, 2027 at 8:00 p.m. - “New Year’s Concert”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen – Violin & Conductor
Program:
- - A. Vivaldi: Le quattro stagioni
- - A. Piazzolla: Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
Programs may be subject to change
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wiener Minoritenkirche, 2A Minoritenplatz, Wien, Austria
EUR 19.00 to EUR 65.00












