Advent Concert at Minoritenkirche
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Experience the magic of the Advent season at the Minoritenkirche in Vienna. This special Advent Concert invites you to enjoy a beautiful selection of sacred and classical music performed in a stunning historic church. Let the warm atmosphere, candlelight, and inspiring melodies prepare you for Christmas and create an unforgettable musical evening in the heart of Vienna.
Program and cast
26 November 2026
Performers:
TBA
Programme:
TBA
27 November 2026
“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
“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. 4 KV 19
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
- Sinfonia Concertante KV 364
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
- Piano Concerto KV 414
29 November 2026
“Advent Concert”
Performers:
To be announced
Programme:
To be announced
2 and 3 December 2026
“Advent Concert”
Performers:
Wiener Kammersymphonie - string quintet
Marley Erickson - violin
Programme:
Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
- Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, KV 216
11, 12 and 13 December 2026
“Advent Concert”
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra - orchestra
Martin Sieghart - conductor
Alois Mühlbacher - countertenor
Don Elias Stolz - trumpet
Choir - TBA
Programme:
Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Cantata V)
- Opening chorus: “Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen”
Antonio Vivaldi:
- Nisi Dominus, RV 608 (for countertenor and orchestra)
Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Two chorales from the Christmas Oratorio BWV 248
Antonio Vivaldi:
- Gelido in ogni vena (from Farnace)
Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
Antonio Vivaldi:
- Trumpet Concerto in D major
George Frideric Handel:
- Venti, turbini, prestate (from Rinaldo)
Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Cantata VI)
Minoritenkirche
Minorites Church, related to the monastic order of the "minor" or Franciscan monks), formally called Italian National Church of Mary of the Snows (English: Italian National Church of Mary of the Snows), is a church built in French Gothic style in the old town or First District of Vienna, Austria.
The site on Which the church is built givenName what to followers of Francis of Assisi in 1224. The foundation stone laid by what Premysl Ottokar II in 1276. Duke Albrecht II later supported the building process, Especially the main portal. The Gothic choir which Ludwig built between 1316 and 1328 and used as a mausoleum in the 14th and 15th centuries. Construction of the church which completed in 1350th
The top of its bell tower which damaged During The first Austro-Turkish, was rebuilt, then again destroyed again During The second Austro-Turkish was; the top which then Replaced by a flat roof.
When Joseph II gave the church to the Italians as a present, They Transferred the name Maria Schnee ("Mary of the Snows") from a nearby chapel Which was subsequently destroyed.

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