• Admission begins 30 minutes before the concert starts. • It is not necessary to exchange the voucher for a ticket. You can go directly to the entrance with your voucher.

Where does the concert take place?

The concert takes place at Minoritenkirche, located at Minoritenplatz 2A, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the historic center of Vienna.

How early should I arrive before the concert?

We recommend arriving approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. This allows enough time for entry, ticket checks and finding your seat without rushing.

Can I arrive after the concert has started?

Late entry may be restricted once the performance has started, depending on the concert and the organizer. We therefore recommend arriving before the scheduled start time.

What is the dress code for the concert?

There is no strict dress code. Smart casual or elegant attire is recommended, taking into account that the concert takes place in a historic church.

Is the concert suitable for tourists visiting Vienna?

Yes. Minoritenkirche is centrally located in Vienna's historic center and is easily accessible by public transportation, making it convenient to include a concert in a sightseeing itinerary.

How can I get to Minoritenkirche by public transportation?

The church is easily accessible by public transportation. The nearest underground station is Herrengasse on the U3 line. Several tram and bus connections are also available nearby.

Advent Concert at Minoritenkirche

Synopsis/Details

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.

Admission Details
- • Admission begins 30 minutes before the concert starts.
- • It is not necessary to exchange the voucher for a ticket. You can go directly to the entrance with your voucher.
Where does the concert take place?
- The concert takes place at Minoritenkirche, located at Minoritenplatz 2A, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the historic center of Vienna.
How early should I arrive before the concert?
- We recommend arriving approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. This allows enough time for entry, ticket checks and finding your seat without rushing.
Can I arrive after the concert has started?
- Late entry may be restricted once the performance has started, depending on the concert and the organizer. We therefore recommend arriving before the scheduled start time.
What is the dress code for the concert?
- There is no strict dress code. Smart casual or elegant attire is recommended, taking into account that the concert takes place in a historic church.
Is the concert suitable for tourists visiting Vienna?
- Yes. Minoritenkirche is centrally located in Vienna's historic center and is easily accessible by public transportation, making it convenient to include a concert in a sightseeing itinerary.
How can I get to Minoritenkirche by public transportation?
- The church is easily accessible by public transportation. The nearest underground station is Herrengasse on the U3 line. Several tram and bus connections are also available nearby.

Cast

26 November 2026
Il Concerto Viennese
Rudolf Leopold, Artistic Director

Programme:
Works by Giuseppe Torelli, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque masters

27 November 2026
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Patrick Dheur, Conductor & Soloist
Mario Hossen, Violin
Benjamin Beck, Viola

Programme:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:

Serenata Notturna, K. 239

Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364

Piano Concerto, K. 414

28 November 2026
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Filipe Pinto Ribeiro, Conductor and Soloist
Mario Hossen, Violin
Benjamin Beck, Viola

Programme:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:

Symphony No. 3, K. 18

Symphony No. 4 in D major, K. 19

Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K. 364

Piano Concerto in A major, K. 414

29 November 2026
Il Concerto Viennese
Rudolf Leopold

Programme:
Works by Giuseppe Torelli, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque masters.

2 and 3 December 2026
String Quintet of the Vienna Chamber Symphony
Marley Erickson, Violin

Programme:
Johann Sebastian Bach

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor, BWV 1041

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216

11, 12 and 13 December 2026
“Advent Concert”
Alois Mühlbacher, Countertenor
Don Elias Stolz, Trumpet
Choir: Chorus ALEA
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Martin Sieghart, Conductor

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 the opera Farnace)

G. F. Telemann
Concerto for Trumpet in D major

Johann Sebastian Bach
“Schließe mein Herze” from the Christmas Oratorio (Mühlbacher)

Johann Sebastian Bach
Air, from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068

Johann Sebastian Bach
Two Chorales from the Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248

George Frideric Handel
Venti, turbini, prestate from the opera Rinaldo

Johann Sebastian Bach
“Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht” from the Christmas Oratorio

Venue

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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