The Minoritenkirche, one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Vienna, offers a wide range of classical music events with constantly new productions and line-ups. Here, great emphasis is placed on quality, and our concerts regularly impress the discerning Viennese audience, which makes up a significant portion of our visitors.

Each concert is designed to be a unique experience. The programs are crafted to captivate both seasoned music lovers and first-time visitors alike. From Vivaldi's stirring "Four Seasons" to festive concerts during Advent, Christmas, and New Year’s, each event delves into the essence of classical music. The combination of stunning architecture and music creates an extraordinary atmosphere that makes every concert unforgettable.

The "Artist in Residence" for 2024/2025 is the orchestra and ensemble Les Orpheistes Vienna, as well as the Kammersymphonie String Quintet.

Secure your tickets for the concerts at the Minoritenkirche and enjoy unforgettable evenings in the heart of Vienna.

Programme

02.11. and 23.11.2024 - Vienna Classic
Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie

Program:

W. A. Mozart: Overture "The Impresario" KV 486
W. A. Mozart: Divertimento in B-flat major, K. 137
J. Haydn: Symphony No. 82 in C major "The Bear"
W. A. Mozart: Arias from "The Marriage of Figaro" KV 492
L. v. Beethoven: 2nd and 4th movements from Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93

29.11.2024 - La Passione
Performers:
Sophie Dervaux, Conductor and Bassoon (Principal Bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic)
Mario Hossen, Violin
Les Orpheistes Orchestra

Program:

G. Tartini: Devil's Trill Sonata
A. Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in G major, RV 493
J. S. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
A. Vivaldi: "La Notte" (Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major), RV 439
F. Geminiani: "La Folia"

A unique concert that highlights the sound diversity of bassoon and violin. 

30.11.2024 - Musica Classica Italiana
Performers:
Mario Hossen, violin and conductor
Les Orpheistes Orchestra

Program:

G. Tartini: Devil's Trill Sonata
A. Vivaldi: "The Four Seasons"
Concerto No. 1 "Spring," RV 269
Concerto No. 2 "Summer," RV 315
Concerto No. 3 "Autumn," RV 293
Concerto No. 4 "Winter," RV 297
N. Paganini:Rondo "La Campanella"

05.12.2024 - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Alexandra Tirsu, Violin

Program:

W.A. Mozart: A little night music in G major K 525 
Allegro
Romance.Andante
Menuetto. Allegretto
Rondo.Allegro

A. Vivaldi: „Le Quattro Stagioni“- The Four Seasons 

06.12.2024 - Advent Concert
Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Michael Bednarik, Trumpet

Program: 

W. A. Mozart: Overture "The Impresario" KV 486
J. Haydn: 2nd and 3rd movements from the Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob. VIIe:1
A. Marcello: 1st movement from the Oboe Concerto in D minor (arranged for trumpet)
V. Bellini: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
L. v. Beethoven: 4th movement from Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
W. A. Mozart: Arias from "The Marriage of Figaro" KV 492

07.12. and 08.12.2024 - Italian Night: The three Tenors
Performers:
Trio Carusso
Liliana Kehayova, Cello
Mario Eritreo, Piano

Program highlights:

G. Verdi: “La donna è mobile” (from “Rigoletto”)
G. Puccini: “Nessun dorma” (from “Turandot”)
G. Donizetti: “Una furtiva lagrima” (from “L’elisir d’amore”)
I. Berlin: “White Christmas”
A. Lara: “Granada”

The three tenors of Trio Carusso present an impressive program featuring the greatest arias of the opera world and beloved Christmas classics. 

20.12.2024 - Advent Concert
Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie 
Alexandra Tirsu, violin

Program:

G. F. Händel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
J. Haydn: Violin concert in C-Dur 
G. F. Händel: Messiah, For unto us a child is born
F. Schubert: 1st Movement from 5th Symphony
W.A. Mozart: Symphony N.29, KV 201

21.12. and 22.12.2024 - Per la notte di Natale
Baroque music at Christmas time

Performers:
BARUCCO Consort on historical instruments
Andreas Helm, oboe and conductor
Elisabeth Wiesbauer, violin solo
Roswitha Dokalik and Lucia Froihofer, violin
Lucas Schurig-Breuss, violaKaspar Singer, cello
Herwig Neugebauer, violone
Alexander Gergelyfi, harpsichord

Program:

J. M. Molter: Concerto Pastorale in G major
Larghetto – Allegro e forte -
Aria 1. a tempo giusto
Aria 2. Lento e semprepiano
Aria 3. Tempo di Minuetto

Antonio Vivaldi: from “Le Quattro Stagioni”: L’inverno – The Winter
Concerto in F minor, op. 8, No. 4 for violin, strings and harpsichord
Allegro non molto
Largo
Allegro

A. Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor, RV 461 for Oboe, Strings, and harpsichord
Allegro non molto
Larghetto
Allegro

Johann Georg Rauch: Sonata decima "Pastorella" (1697) for three
violins and harpsichord
Vivace
Adagio
Pastorella - Adagio

Antonio Vivaldi: Il Riposo - Per il Santissino Natale Concerto E major, RV 270 for violin, strings and harpsichord
Allegro 
Adagio 
Allegro

Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto in C minor, BWV 1060R, for oboe, violin,
strings and harpsichord
Allegro
Adagio
Allegro

23.12.2024 - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Alexandra Tirsu, Violin

Program:

W.A. Mozart: A little night music in G major K 525 
Allegro
Romance.Andante
Menuetto. Allegretto
Rondo.Allegro

A. Vivaldi: „Le Quattro Stagioni“- The Four Seasons 

25. and 26.12.2024 - Christmas Concerts
Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Michael Bednarik, Trumpet

Program:

W. A. Mozart: Overture "The Impresario" KV 486
J. Haydn: 2nd and 3rd movements from the Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
V. Bellini: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major
L. v. Beethoven: 4th movement from Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
W. A. Mozart: Arias from "The Marriage of Figaro" KV 492
G. F. Handel: Suite in D major for Trumpet and Strings, HWV 335

A festive concert in Vienna featuring the majestic sounds of the trumpet and the Wiener Kammersymphonie.

27.12.2024 - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie
Alexandra Tirsu, Violin

Program:

W.A. Mozart: A little night music in G major K 525 
Allegro
Romance.Andante
Menuetto. Allegretto
Rondo.Allegro

A. Vivaldi: „Le Quattro Stagioni“- The Four Seasons 

28.12.2024 - BEETHOVEN and MOZART
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra

Program:

L. v. Beethoven: Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20
W. A. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581

29. and 30.12.2024 - Baroque Gala
Performers:
Mario Hossen, Violin and Conductor
Les Orpheistes Orchestra

Program:

A. Corelli: Concerto Grosso No. 1
H. Purcell: Chaconne in G minor
T. Albinoni: Adagio in G minor
A. Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
F. Geminiani: La Folia

Experience an unforgettable end of the year in Vienna with the Baroque Gala at the Minoritenkirche.

31.12.2024 and 01.01.2025 - New Year's Eve Concert / New Year’s Concert
Performers: Mario Hossen, Violin and Conductor
Les Orpheistes Orchestra

Program:

F. Kreisler
- Old Viennese Dances: Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow), Liebesfreud (Love's Joy), Schön Rosmarin (Lovely Rosemary)
- Caprice Viennois, Op. 2

J. Strauss II
- Künstlerleben (Artist's Life), Op. 316
- Rosen aus dem Süden (Roses from the South), Waltz, Op. 388
- Pizzicato Polka
- Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214
- Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning), Polka schnell, Op. 324
- Eljen a Magyar!, Polka schnell, Op. 332
- An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Waltz, Op. 314

Programs are subject to change

Venue

The Minorite Church is a Catholic church built in French Gothic style and is located at the center of Vienna’s historic inner city, in the first district and just a few minutes away from the Hofburg. The so-called Minorites were Franciscans who founded the Minorite Monastery in Vienna in 1224. The church building was completed in 1350, as one of the first Gothic churches in Eastern Austria. Ever since then, the Minorite Church is considered as one of the most beautiful churches in Vienna. 

Since 1784, the church has been owned by the Italian Congregation and has grown to become the cultural and social centre of the Italian Catholic community of Vienna. It is often referred to as the Italian National Church of Mary of the Snows.

The striking saddle roof of the church rises above the silhouette of Vienna's city centre and its "shot down“ tower is another striking characteristic of the building, dating back from the times of the Austro-Turkish wars. Since then, some massive alterations have taken place, the last major alteration being in the years around 1900, when the neo-Gothic annexes were built in which the Italian Congregation is housed. 

The Minorite Church in Vienna is one of the oldest and most artistically valuable churches in the city and definitely provides a unique venue for classical concerts – both acoustically and architecturally.

Minorite Church
Minoritenplatz 2A
1010 Vienna

Duration

The duration of the concert is about 75 minutes, without intermission. 

Tickets

Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an e-mail containing your booking voucher. Please print it out or download it on your smartphone/tablet to show it at the evening box on the day of the concert.

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How to get there?

The Minorite Church is located in the city centre. The easiest way to get there is by the subway line U3 until the station “Herrengasse” and take the exit “Minoritenplatz” which will lead you directly in front of the Minoriten Church. 

Alternatively, one can take the Tram line D,1 or 71 to the station “Rathausplatz/Burgtheater”. From there the Minoriten Church is a few minutes walk behind the Burgtheater.  

Cancellations
 

Cancellations are possible for this ticket up to 24 hours before the concert begin.