Classical Concerts in the Minorite Church

Immerse yourself in Enjoy beautiful classical music in the stunning setting of the Minorite Church - a night of elegance and culture awaits! Concerts in the Minorite Church Concerts at the Minorite Church – Where Music and History MeetStep into the breathtaking Minoritenkirche in the heart of Vienna and experience a concert 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 presents an inspiring journey through the masterpieces of classical music. From the elegance of Mozart’s Requiem and the profound beauty of Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem, to the vibrant energy of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and the passionate rhythms of Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, the programme offers an exceptional variety of musical experiences. The festive season brings special Advent and Christmas concerts, featuring beloved works by Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and Handel, alongside atmospheric Baroque programmes performed on historical instruments. The season continues with highlights such as Mozart Piano Concerts, Grande Musica, the Italian Baroque Gala, and the popular Vivaldi meets Piazzolla. From intimate chamber music to the powerful sound of orchestra and choir, the programme combines Baroque brilliance, Classical elegance, Romantic expression and festive seasonal traditions in one of Vienna’s most atmospheric historic settings. Experience unforgettable evenings where music, history and the spirit of Vienna meet. Book your tickets now and discover the 2026/2027 concert season at the Minoritenkirche. 10 Oktober2026 at 8:00 pm Cycle – GRANDE MUSICA “GRANDE MUSICA” Performers: Pavel Vernikov – violin Svetlana Makarova – violin Anna Morgoulets – viola Alexander Gordon – viola Liliana Kehayova – cello Loukia Loulaki – cello Denitsa Laffchieva – clarinet Program: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581 • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Souvenir de Florence 17 Oktober2026 at 8:00 pm Cycle – CELLO ENSEMBLE “CELLO ENSEMBLE” Performers: Cello Ensemble Rudolf Leopold and Friends Six Cellos in Concert Program: • Johann Sebastian Bach – Allegro from the Sonata in G minor, BWV 1029 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – “Se vuol ballare” from Le nozze di Figaro • Franz Schubert – Andante sostenuto • Claude Debussy – La fille aux cheveux de lin • Gustav Mahler – Adagietto • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Scenes from Eugene Onegin All works in arrangements for cello ensemble 30 Oktober2026 at 8:00 pm Cycle – CELLO ENSEMBLE “CELLISSIMO” Performers: Les Orpheistes Harriet Krijgh – cello Liliana Kehayova – cello Program: • Works by Antonio Vivaldi 31 Oktober2026 at 8:00 pm “MOZART, HAYDN & MAHLER” Performers: String Quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie Program: • Gustav Mahler – Symphony No. 4, First Movement • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Divertimento in B-flat major, K. 137 • Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 82 “The Bear”, First Movement • Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 94 “Surprise”, Second Movement • Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 82 “The Bear”, Fourth Movement • Antonín Dvořák – String Quintet, Op. 77, Scherzo and Fourth Movement NOVEMBER 2026 1 November 2026 at 4:00 pm “MOZART – REQUIEM. ALL SAINTS’ DAY CONCERT” Performers: Győr Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonia Chor Wien Martin Sieghart – conductor Soloists: Annette Dasch – soprano Annelie Sophie Müller – alto Anton Saris – tenor Sebastian Holecek – bass Program: • Sergei Rachmaninoff – Bogoroditse Devo • Dmitri Bortniansky – Tebe Poyem • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Requiem in D minor, K. 626 15 November 2026 at 4:00 pm “JOHANNES BRAHMS – A GERMAN REQUIEM” 20 Years of Philharmonia Chor Wien Performers: Győr Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonia Chor Wien Martin Sieghart – conductor Soloists: Nathalie Peña Comas – soprano Günter Haumer – baritone Program: • Johannes Brahms – A German Requiem, Op. 45 20 & 21 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “SAXOPHONE MEETS CLASSICS” Performers: String Quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie Ola Asdahl Rokkones – saxophone Program – selections: • 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, K. 581 (arrangement for saxophone) • Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 6 in D major “Le Matin” (arrangement for string quintet) 26 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “ADVENT CONCERT” Festive Baroque Music for Advent Performers: Il Concerto Viennese Rudolf Leopold – artistic director Program: • Works by Giuseppe Torelli, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque masters 27 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “MOZART PIANO CONCERTOS” Performers: Les Orpheistes Patrick Dheur – conductor and soloist Mario Hossen – violin Benjamin Beck – viola Program: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Serenata notturna, K. 239 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Sinfonia concertante, K. 364 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K. 414 28 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “MOZART PIANO CONCERTOS” Performers: Les Orpheistes Filipe Pinto Ribeiro – conductor and soloist Mario Hossen – violin Benjamin Beck – viola Program: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 3, K. 18 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 4, K. 19 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Sinfonia concertante, K. 364 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K. 414 29 November 2026 at 8:00 pm “ADVENT CONCERT” Festive Baroque Music for Advent Performers: Il Concerto Viennese Rudolf Leopold – artistic director Program: • Works by Giuseppe Torelli, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque masters DECEMBER 2026 2 & 3 December 2026 at 8:00 pm “ADVENT CONCERT” Performers: String Quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie Marley Erickson – violin Program: • Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216 4 & 5 December 2026 at 8:00 pm “MOZART CYCLE” Performers: Les Orpheistes David Frühwirth – conductor Julian Walder – violin Program: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 4, K. 218 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 5, K. 22 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 6, K. 43 • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Serenata notturna, K. 239 6 December 2026 at 8:00 pm “VIVALDI MEETS PIAZZOLLA” Performers: Les Orpheistes Mario Hossen – conductor and violin Program: • Antonio Vivaldi – Le quattro stagioni • Astor Piazzolla – Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas 7 & 8 December 2026 at 8:00 pm “TRIO CARUSO – THE THREE TENORS FROM NAPLES” Performers: Stefano Sorrentino – tenor Marco Ferrante – tenor Alessandro Fortunato – tenor Francesco Capozzi – piano N. N. – violin N. N. – cello Program – selections: • Pietro Mascagni – Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana (for piano trio) • Agustín Lara – Granada • Ruggero Leoncavallo – Mattinata • Giuseppe Verdi – “La donna è mobile” from Rigoletto • Giacomo Puccini – “Nessun dorma” from Turandot • Francesco Sartori – Con te partirò • Franz Schubert – Ave Maria, D.