“There is nowhere better in the world to experience classical music,
than in Vienna. This imperial capital is still the centre of music
culture and offers the grandest concert halls to be found in Europe.
By visiting Vienna on a short break holiday, classical enthusiasts
can discover the greatest soloists, the most respected conductors
and world famous orchestras. Contact the Austria holiday experts. We
design bespoke city break packages to your travel life styles. You
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| Imperial Classic Gala– from £39.00 pp |
Schedule: April – October. Thursday to Monday, at 8.15 pm
Concert Hall: The Natural History Museum
The Imperial Classic Gala is one of the most acclaimed
concerts and is a must during a short break holiday in Vienna.
Accompanied by Vienna opera singers and Viennese dancers, guests of
the Imperial Classic Gala will be enthralled by the most charming
music, played by the Vienna Imperial Orchestra. The repertoire
includes many master pieces, from greats such as: Haydn, Mozart,
Lanner and Strauss. Further adding to the Imperial Classic Gala
experience is the setting of the concerts. The Natural History
Museum is outstanding building, with a fabulous interior of refined
elegance, perfect for an evening of culture & musical delight on
your Vienna break.
| Vienna Hofburg Orchestra – from £39.00 pp |
Schedule: May – October. Every Tue, Thur & Sat at 8.30 pm
Concert Hall: Hofburg Palace
Three times a week, the Imperial Hofburg Palace is filled
with the warm tones of the Wiener Hofburg Orchestra and for those
Vienna break clients, who are fortunate enough to attend a concert
here, will enjoy one of the greatest evenings you can experience in
Austria. The Wiener Hofburg Orchestra consists of 40 professional
musicians and international soloists of the Vienna State Opera that
play compositions of Johann Strauss and W.A. Mozart. It was here
that the Emperor entertained his guests. We urge all our city break
clients to experience this magnificent hall and hear the Vienna
Hofburg Orchestra.
| Vienna Mozart Concerts – from £39.00 pp |
Schedule: 2 May –31 October. Every Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat at
8.15 pm
Concert Halls: Musikverein, Konzerthaus, Hofburg Palace,
Vienna Opera House
The Vienna Mozart Orchestra plays in many of Vienna’s
finest concert halls, accompanied by internationally renowned
singers and soloists, all dressed in authentic historical costumes
and wigs to add to the occasions. The Vienna Mozart Orchestra devote
most of their performances to mainly Mozart’s symphonies,
instrumental concertos, arias and duets from his most famous operas.
However the orchestra does to the delight of Strauss lovers, perform
the most impressive pieces by the Strauss Dynasty, such as ‘The Blue
Danube Waltz’ and ‘The Radetzky March’. Don’t miss the opportunity
on a short breaks holiday in Vienna to hear the Mozart Orchestra.
| Vienna Residenz Orchestra – from £39.00 pp |
Schedule: March – January. Daily at 8.15 pm
Concert Hall: Palais Auersperg
The Vienna Residence Orchestra has a long tradition,
originally founded to perform the music of the ‘Wiener Klassik’ in
its purest form. The program has consisted of works from Mozart to
Johann Strauss, played by anything from 10 to 40 musicians. The
Vienna Residence Orchestra is one of the finest chamber orchestras
in the world and will take you on a journey back to the days of
Imperial Vienna. We highly recommend to any discerning Austria
breaks clients visiting Vienna, to consider seeing the Vienna
Residence Orchestra in all their glory.
| Mozart Ensemble – from £39.00 pp |
Schedule: Every Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 7.30 pm and
every Saturday at 6.00 pm
Concert Hall: Sala Terrena
The Sala Terrena is the oldest concert hall in Vienna and
it is here where weekend break visitors can hear the Mozart
Ensemble. This beautiful Venetian Renaissance decored music hall, is
one of the most perfect settings to hear the four famous masters of
chamber music: Mozart, Haydn, Schubert and Beethoven. The Mozart
Ensemble is renowned for its flawless performances and is seen as an
integral part of the Viennese concert culture. In fact the Mozart
Ensemble has become almost an insider’s tip for many Vienna city
break visitors.
| The Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra – from
£39.00 pp |
Schedule: Daily.
Concert Hall: Schonbrunn Palace
The Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra is a highly professional and
traditional Viennese chamber music orchestra. The Palace Orchestra
really distinguishes itself through a unified sound, regular playing
together at the Schönbrunn Palace Concerts, always presenting a
charming & outstanding appearance. In this historical ambiance
guests will be captivated by the most beautiful pieces of Mozart &
Johann Strauss and will be delighted by the accompaniment of two
opera singers, a soprano and a baritone and two ballet-dancers in
authentic costumes. In the city of music, the Schonbrunn Palace
Orchestra really shines and shows the world its essential role in
Vienna's cultural and musical life. Book tickets to coincide with
your holiday break in Austria.
| Vienna Boys Choir – from £40.00 pp |
Schedule: Mass on Sunday’s
Concert Hall: Hofmusikkapelle
The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs existing
in the world, who have worked with countless famous composers and
conductors. Founded in 1498 as part of the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle by
Emperor Maximilian I for private masses and concerts for the court,
the Vienna Boys' Choir remains a fixed attraction in Austrian
musical life and for nearly five hundred years they have been a
symbol of Austria. Today, there are 4 boys' choirs, who constantly
tour the world and as one would imagine their concerts are usually
sold out at an early stage. On Sundays there is a special chance to
admire the boys' choir, which is accompanied by Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra and the Vienna State Opera Chorus, when they celebrate
mass at the Hofmusikkapelle at Vienna's Hofburg. We highly recommend
seeing the Vienna Boys Choir. Make it part of your dream city break
to Vienna.
Vienna Concerts Halls
“There is only one imperial city.
There is only one Vienna”
Johann Strauss - king of waltz
Musikverein: Opened in 1870 by Emperor Franz Joseph and is
one of the most important theatres in the world. The Musikverein has
been at the centre of both Viennese & International classical music
life for centuries and continues in this vain. It is also the
permanent home of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra.
Wiener Konzerthaus: Was built in 1913 and together with
the Musikverein and Vienna State opera it is regarded as one of
Austria’s premier addresses for classical & contemporary music. Each
season, which runs from October to June, around 700 performances
featuring more than 3,000 different compositions are held in the
Konzerthaus' four concert halls. The Wiener Konzerthaus also
conducts several Festivals during the year. Old Music Festival
Resonanzen in January, the Spring Festival Wiener Frühlingsfestival,
the Internationale Musikfest in May and June and Wien Modern.
Palais Auersperg: As always, the Viennese still love to
sit in beautiful surroundings and when they do, they expect a treat
for the ear as well as for the eye. It is therefore not surprising
that the intimate Palais Auersperg concerts, just as in the past,
are once again numbered among the musical delicacies to be savoured
in Vienna. The palace is a magnet for classical music connoisseurs
and city break visitors from around the world.
Hofburg Palace: Was formerly the winter residence of the
Habsburg Dynasty, where the Emperors once held there audiences.
Today, visitors of Vienna can hear the Wiener Hofburg Orchestra in
two of the most magnificent festival halls; Festsaal and
Redoutensaal. Both halls provide a grand setting for concert guests
and are the perfect reminder that the musical heritage of this
palace dates back more than 300 years. No other concert hall in the
world has witnessed so many historic performances by Mozart,
Beethoven and the Strauss family and other legendary music icons.
Sala Terrena: Is the oldest concert hall in Vienna and it
was here Mozart used to work and play for Bishop Colloredo in 1781.
The Sala Terrena offers the perfect scenery for the music of the
Viennese classical period. The repertoire includes works of Haydn,
Schubert & Mozart.
Orangery Schoenbrunn: Offers the most suitable ambience
for classical concerts. For as long as the time of the Habsburgs,
the Orangery was a place of musical and artistical festivities.
During one of these events, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio
Salieri competed in a musical contest at court. A contest still
considered unique in music history. |
