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Tonkunstler Orchestra
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Tonkünstler Orchestra is one of Austria’s most renowned symphony orchestras, with a history dating back to the early 20th century. Known for its artistic excellence and versatility, the orchestra performs a wide repertoire ranging from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. As the orchestra in residence at the prestigious Grafenegg Festival, it plays a central role in Austria’s cultural life. The Tonkünstler Orchestra regularly collaborates with internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists, presenting high-quality performances both in Austria and abroad. With a strong commitment to musical innovation, education, and tradition, the orchestra continues to inspire audiences and shape the future of orchestral music.
Program and cast
17 January 2026
Cast
Orchestra: Tonkünstler Orchestra of Lower Austria
Violin: Vahid Khadem-Missagh
Violin: Natalia Sagmeister
Conductor: Tabita Berglund
Program
Harald Saeverud "Kjempeviseslåtten" | "The Ballad of Revolt" Op. 22a No. 5 (7 min.)
Arvo Pärt "Tabula Rasa" Double Concerto for 2 violins, strings and prepared piano
- Intermission -
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. Symphony No. 6 in B-flat minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"
28 February 2026
Cast
Orchestra: Tonkünstler Orchestra of Lower Austria
Cello: Petar Pejčić
Conductor: Jascha von der Goltz
Program
Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C major, Hob. VIIb:1
- Intermission -
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
5 April 2026
Cast
Orchestra: Tonkünstler Orchestra of Lower Austria
Piano: Aaron Pilsan
Conductor: Reinhard Goebel
Program
Joseph Eybler, "La Follia di Spagna" for Orchestra after the Violin Sonata Op. 5/12 by Arcangelo Corelli
Joseph Haydn, Pastorale for Strings and Two Horns in G major (first performance)
Franz Xaver Mozart, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 25
- Intermission -
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
16 May 2026
Cast
Orchestra: Tonkünstler Orchestra of Lower Austria
Choir: Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno
Soprano: Aleksandra Szmyd
Mezzo-soprano: Anja Mittermüller
Tenor: Attilio Glaser
Bass: Edwin Crossley-Mercer
Conductor: Yutaka Sado
Program
Anton Bruckner: Symphony in D minor "Nullte" WAB 100
- Intermission -
Anton Bruckner: "Christus factus est" Motet WAB 11
Anton Bruckner: "Te Deum" for Soloists, Choir and Orchestra in C major WAB 45
Grafenegg Auditorium
The Auditorium – a concert hall with excellent acoustics for exceptional concerts and events. On its three floors the hall accommodates up to 1,300 people. It is also as an auditorium for conferences and lectures – meetings in purist architecture with breaks in green surroundings, presentations, awards or stage shows within a professionally equipped ambience. In addition, a number of adjoining rooms are available: press rooms, VIP room, dressing rooms, green room, Box office space, office space, etc.
Architects: schröder • schulte-ladbeck, Dortmund
Acoustics: BBM-Müller, Munich
AUDITORIUM
40 x 18 x 13 m, l/b/h
Seating capacity – theatre seating:
1268 people
400 people dinner
640 people cocktail
Stage size 185 m² / can be enlarged to 216 m²: 18 x 12 m
Backstage area: practice rooms in the Old Riding School complex
Conductor’s room, two soloists’ rooms, changing rooms, office and storage rooms are in the backstage area of the new building.
Separate entrances for audience members, artists and supplies.
FOYER
470 m²
TOTAL AREA OF AUDITORIUM AND THE RIDING SCHOOL COMPLEX
approx. 3000 m²
approx. capacity for 1968 people theatre-style seating
approx capacity for 800 people banqueting
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