Classical Concerts in the Minorite Church

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. 12 June 2026 at 8:00 pm Cycle – GRANDE MUSICA “BEETHOVEN and 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 18 & 19 July 2026 at 8:00 pm “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 – Prelude • 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 Wiener Klassikfestival 2026 3rd Edition - Minoritenkirche Vienna July 2026 24 & 25 July 2026 at 8:00 pm Performers: Les Orpheistes Orchestra 'Martin Sieghart – conductor Selina Ott – trumpet Program: • Arcangelo Corelli - Concerto grosso in D major, Op. 6 No. 1 • Giuseppe Tartini - Concerto for trumpet and strings • Maurice Ravel - Suite for strings • Jean-Michel Defaye / Planel - Concerto for trumpet and strings • Arcangelo Corelli - Concerto grosso in G major, Op. 6 No. 6 26 July 2026 at 8:00 pm “Mozart Evening” Performers: Varga Quartet Vienna – string quartet Adela Liculescu – piano Program: Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 29 July 2026 at 8:00 pm “Late Night Concert in Vienna” – Premiere Performers: Les Orpheistes Orchestra Mario Hossen – violin Nataliya Stepanska – soprano Don Elias Stolz - trumpet Program (selected works): • Arvo Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel • Jules Massenet - Méditation from Thaïs • Niccolò Paganini - La Campanella • Pablo de Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 • Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings • Antonio Vivaldi - “L’estate” (Presto) from Le quattro stagioni • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - “Laudate Dominum” KV 339 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - “Exsultate, jubilate” KV 165 (I. Exsultate, jubilate – Allegro / IV. Alleluja – Molto Allegro) 31 July & 01 August 2026 at 8:00 pm Performers: Les Orpheistes Orchestra Ivan Martín – piano (conductor & soloist) Program: • Joseph Haydn – Piano Concerto in D major, Hob. XVIII:11 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 29 in A major, KV 201 August 2026 02 August 2026, at 8:00 pm “Bach & Paganini meet Schumann – Vol. I” Performers: Mario Hossen – violin Ivan Martín – piano Program: • Johann Sebastian Bach - Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin BWV 1001 / 1003 / 1004 • Niccolò Paganini - 24 Caprices (selection) Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24 15 & 16 August 2026 at 8:00 pm “Mozart Piano Concerto” Performers: String Quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie Andrea Vivanet – piano Program: • Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart September 2026 19 September 2026 at 8:00 pm “GRANDE MUSICA” Performers: Marialena Fernandes – piano Ranko Markovic – piano Mario Hossen – violin Maria Sotriffer – violin Nikita Gerkusov – viola Liliana Kehayova – cello Program: • Robert Schumann – Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66 • Robert Schumann – Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105 • Robert Schumann – Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44 25 & 26 September 2026 at 8:00 pm “GRANDE MUSICA - Souvenir de Paris” Performers: Mario Hossen – violin Kristina Miller – piano Les Orpheistes String Quartet Program: • Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 (original version for piano and string quintet) • Ernest Chausson – Concert for violin, piano & string quartet (double concerto) October 2026 10 October 2026 at 8:00 pm “GRANDE MUSICA” Performers: Pavel Vernikov – violin Svetlana Makarova – violin Anna Morgoulets – violin Alexander Gordon – viola Liliana Kehayova – cello Loukia Loulaki – cello Denitsa Laffchieva – clarinet Program: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Clarinet Quintet in A major, KV 581 • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Souvenir de Florence 30 October 2026 at 8:00 pm “GRANDE MUSICA” Performers: Les Orpheistes Orchestra Harriet Krijgh - cello Liliana Kehayova - cello Program: • Works by Antonio Vivaldi 31 October 2026 at 8:00 pm “Mozart, Bruckner & Haydn” Performers: Wiener Kammersymphonie - string quintet Program: • Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anton Bruckner, Joseph Haydn November 2026 01 November 2026 at 4:00 pm “Mozart – Requiem – Concert for All Saints’ Day” Performers: Győr Philharmonic Orchestra - orchestra Philharmonia Choir Vienna - choir Martin Sieghart - conductor Soloists - TBA Programme: • Anton Bruckner - Four motets a cappella • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Requiem in D minor, KV 626 20 & 21 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “Saxophone meets Classical Music” Performers: Wiener Kammersymphonie - string quintet Ola Asdahl Rokkones - saxophone Programme: • Johan Svendsen - Romance in G major, Op. 26 • Antonín Dvořák - Scherzo from String Quintet Op. 77 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 2nd and 4th movements from Clarinet Quintet in A major, KV 581 (arr. for saxophone) • Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 6 in D major “Le Matin” (arr. for string quintet) • 26 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “Advent Concert” Performers:TBA Programme: • TBA 27 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “Mozart Piano Concertos” Performers: Les Orpheistes Orchestra - orchestra Patrick Dheur - conductor & soloist Mario Hossen - violin Benjamin Beck - viola Programme: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenata Notturna KV 239 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Sinfonia Concertante KV 364 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Concerto KV 414 28 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “Advent Concert” Performers: Les Orpheistes Orchestra - orchestra Filipe Pinto Ribeiro - conductor & soloist Mario Hossen - violin Benjamin Beck - viola Programme: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony No. 3 KV 18 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony No.