Easter Monday Concert at the Minoritenkirche – A Celebration of Music

On April 21, 2025, the magnificent Minoritenkirche in Vienna invites you to a special Easter Monday concert, celebrating this festive occasion with an exquisite selection of classical masterpieces. The internationally acclaimed Les Orpheistes Orchestra, led by renowned violinist and conductor Mario Hossen, presents a program featuring the works of Bach, Vivaldi, Mascagni, and Telemann in one of Vienna’s most breathtaking historical venues.

The concert showcases some of the most iconic and moving pieces in classical music history. Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor (BWV 1041) enchants with its emotional depth and virtuoso brilliance, while the famous Air from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major (BWV 1068) unfolds its timeless elegance. The deeply moving "Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring" from Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (BWV 147) brings a touch of spiritual transcendence to the evening.

Spring awakens through Vivaldi’s "La Primavera" (Spring) from The Four Seasons (RV 269), a masterpiece that sparkles with energy, vibrancy, and dance-like grace. Complementing the festive atmosphere, Mascagni’s exquisite "Intermezzo sinfonico" from Cavalleria rusticana evokes heartfelt emotion, while Telemann’s brilliant "Sinfonia spirituosa" in D major (TWV 44:1) adds a touch of Baroque grandeur.

Happy Easter!

Programme

April 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. - Concerto di Pasqua

Performers: 
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen, conductor and violin

Program:

J. S. Bach:
- Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66 (Chorale)
- Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
- Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
- Chorale from Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesus bleibet meine Freude

A. Vivaldi:
- La Primavera (Spring), Concerto RV 269 for Violin and String Orchestra
- Sinfonia Al Santo Sepolcro in B minor, RV 169

P. Mascagni: Intermezzo Sinfonico from Cavalleria Rusticana

G. P. Telemann: Sinfonia spirituosa in D major, TWV 44:1

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.

In case you do not receive an e-mail in the minutes following the booking, please check your Spam folder!

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.