Vienna Mozart Concert at the Musikverein
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Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Vienna, Austria
Product code: 2322MVMVB
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Denise L, United States, November 2007
Likely to Sell-out! Vienna Mozart Concert at the Musikverein regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
The Musikverein was inaugurated by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1870. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's Concert, broadcasted worldwide every year, is performed in the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein. It is the permanent seat of the orchestra, and is air conditioned.
The hallmark of the orchestra are the Vienna Mozart Concerts performed in historical costumes. The choice of the setting, the program, the authentic costumes and wigs, the musicians' enthusiasm and not least the typical Viennese atmosphere, all contribute to create an ambience which makes the audience feel as though they had stepped back to the end of the 18th century. For those "Musical Acadamies", as concerts were called at that time, orchestras attempted to provide maximum enjoyment for the audiences by setting up their programmes of only the most popular pieces by various composers.
Choose from Category A, B, C or Superior tickets. Alternatively you may wish to indulge in the VIP packages which includes the following:
- "Concert-goers menu" at the Restaurant Le Ciecle in Radisson SAS
- Fiaker drive from the Terrace Restaurant to the concert hall
- Best category seating for the concert
- Glass sparkling wine or soft drink in the VIP area of the concert hall
- If you wish, an opportunity to talk to the performers
- Attendance by a Mozart page
Receive a free Vienna Mozart Orchestra concert CD with every booking - BOOK NOW!
Schedule Details
Vienna Mozart Concert in Period Costumes in the Musikverein
Departure Dates:
2008 Concert performances are as follows:
Golden Hall
- May 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 21,
- June 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30
- July 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 25, 26, 28, 30
- August 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30
- September 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 24, 27, 29
- October 15, 20, 22, 27
Brahms Hall
- May 2, 5, 14, 16, 23, 24, 26, 31
- June 2, 4, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20
- September 20
- October 3, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- November 1
Departure Point:
Either the Golden Hall or the Brahms Hall of the Musikverein - Bosendorferstrasse 12, 1010 ViennaDeparture Time:
- Concert begins at 8:15pm. Please ensure you are seated at least 15 minutes prior.
Return details:
Your evening concludes at the end of the concert at approximately 10:00pm.Hotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up not available
Itinerary:
The program of the Vienna Mozart Concerts is characterized by a very accurate selection of the works. The artistic conception giving ground to the musical sequence of overtures, arias, duets, movements of symphonies and concerts offers powerful insight in the titanic works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Performers
The Vienna Mozart Orchestra includes 30 musicians from the best Viennese orchestras; 2 opera singers (soprano and baritone) from the Vienna State Opera and Volksopera; and 1 soloist for piano, violin and flute.
Orchestra, conductor and singers perform in period costumes
Formerly the winter residence of the Habsburgs, the Hofburg has a unique situation among the great festive halls in Vienna. It was here that the Emperor entertained his guests. Modern technical systems, such as air-conditioning have been successfully integrated into this magnificent hall.
History of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra
The Vienna Mozart Orchestra was founded in 1986 by musicians from the best and most famous Viennese orchestras and from various chambers music ensembles. The artists all shared the aim of preserving the musical tradition and the cultural of Vienna by dedicating themselves to the cultivation and representation of symphonic chamber music of the Viennese Classical Period.
As the name Vienna Mozart Orchestra implies, the 30 musicians devote themselves exclusively to the works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the most accomplished representative of that period who, though born in Salzburg, found his home in Vienna. The orchestra's repertoire ranges from all of Mozart's symphonies to a great variety of his instrumental concertos (for violin, piano and wind) to arias and duets from his most famous operas.
Below is an example of one of the 80 different programs:
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
"Don Giovanni", K. 527
Overture
Duettino Zerlina - Don Giovanni
La ci darem la mano
Donna Elvira's aria: Mi tradi
Don Giovanni's aria: Finch' han dal vino
Posthorn-Serenade, D Major, K 320
6th movement: Menuetto
Violin concerto No. 5 A Major, K. 219
1st movement: Allegro aperto
2nd movement: Adagio
3rd movement: Rondo, Tempo di Menuetto
* * * * I N T E R V A L * * * *
"The Marriage of Figaro", K. 492
Overture
The Count's aria: Hai gia vinta la causa!
Duet Susanna - Count: Crudel! perche finora
Symphony No. 40, g minor, K 550
1st movement: Molto Allegro
"Cosi fan tutte", K 588
Fiordiligi's aria: Come scoglio
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525
1st movement: Allegro
"The Magic Flute", K. 620
Papageno's aria:
Der Vogelfanger bin ich ja
Duet Papageno - Papageno: Pa - pa
JOHANN STRAUSS:
"The Blue Danube" - Waltz
Radetzky March
Please note this is a sample program which is subject to change without notice
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Additional Information
Vienna Mozart Concert in Period Costumes in the Musikverein
Inclusions:
- Seating in your chosen category
- Free Vienna Mozart Orchestra CD
- Program by the Vienna Mozart Orchestra
If you have selected the VIP package, the following is included:
- "Concert-goers menu" at the Restaurant Le Ciecle in Radisson SAS
- Fiaker drive from the restaurant to the concert hall
- Best category seating for the concert
- Glass sparkling wine or soft drink in the VIP area of the concert hall
- If you wish, an opportunity to talk to the performers
- Attendance by a Mozart page
Exclusions:
- Cloak room fees
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and beverages, unless specified
Additional Info:
- This product must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- The Vienna Mozart Orchestra Program is available for purchase on the evening of concert. It is approximately EUR5 per program.
- Smart evening attire is advised. No sneakers, jeans or shorts are permitted in the concert halls.
- VIP seating requires a minimum of 2 people per booking. If you choose this option there must be two or more people in your party. If you book for one only, your booking will be rejected within 48 hours.
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