Vienna: Advent, Christmas and New Year's Concerts Category 1

Enjoy classical concerts, from "The Four Seasons" to festive Advent, Christmas and New Year's concerts at one of Vienna's most beautiful churches. Listen to enchanting music in the Minorite Church.
Minoritenkirche, a Gothic masterpiece in the heart of Vienna, with its impressive architecture and exceptional acoustics, provides the ideal setting for top-tier classical concerts.

Experience masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Vivaldi, performed by renowned musicians whose passion and skill bring every note to life. The diverse programs range from festive Advent and Christmas concerts to lively New Year's concerts.

Whether you are a classical music aficionado or simply seeking an authentic Viennese experience, the concerts at the Minoritenkirche will captivate you.

Concert programs
Nov. 29 – La Passione
Sophie Dervaux, principal bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic (Bassoon and Conductor)
Mario Hossen (Violin)
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Prog.: Tartini: Devil's Trill Sonata; Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos & La Notte; J. S. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor; Geminiani: “La Folia”

Nov. 30 – Fascination Vivaldi
Mario Hossen (Violin)
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Prog.: Geminiani: “La Folia”; Paganini:Rondo "La Campanella";Vivaldi: “The Four Seasons”

Dec. 05, 23 & 27 – Vivaldi “The Four Seasons”
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Alexandra Tirsu (Violin)
Prog.: Mozart: "Little Night Music" (whole piece); Vivaldi: “The Four Seasons”

Dec. 6 – Advent Concert
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Michael Bednarik (Trumpet)
Prog.: Mozart: Overture "The Impresario"; Haydn: Trumpet Concerto; Marcello: Oboe Concerto; Bellini: Trumpet concerto; Beethoven: 4th movement from Symphony No. 8; Mozart: Arias from "The Marriage of Figaro"

Dec. 7 & 8 – The Three Tenors
Trio Carusso
Liliana Kehayova (Cello)
Mario Eritreo (Piano)
Prog.: Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Berlin, Lara...

Dec. 20 – Advent Concert
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Prog.: Händel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba; Haydn: Violin concert in C-Dur; Händel: Messiah; Schubert: 1st Movement from 5th Symphony; Mozart: Symphony N.29

Dec. 21 & 22 – For the Night of Christmas
Andreas Helm (Oboe and leader)
BARUCCO Consort on historical instruments
Prog.: Molter: Concerto Pastorale; Vivaldi: Winter, Il Riposo & Concerto in A minor; Bach: Concerto in C minor for Oboe and Violin; Rauch: Sonata decima "Pastorella"

Dec. 25 & 26 – Christmas Concerts
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Michael Bednarik (Trumpet)
Prog.: Mozart: Overture "The Impresario" KV; Haydn: Trumpet Concerto; Bellini: Trumpet Concerto; Handel: Suite for Trumpet and Strings; Beethoven: 4th movement from Symphony No. 8

Dec. 28 – Vienna Classic
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Prog.: Beethoven: Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20; Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major

Dec. 29 & 30 – Baroque Gala
Mario Hossen (Violin)
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Prog.: Geminiani: “La Folia”; Vivaldi: Concertos for Two Violins; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3; Purcell: Chaconne; Albinoni: Adagio in G minor; Corelli: Concerto Grosso Nr.1

Dec. 31 & Jan. 1, 2025 – New Year's (Eve) Concert
Perf.: Mario Hossen (Violin)
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Prog.: Strauss Dynasty and Kreisler

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.