The Vienna Residence Orchestra is a chamber orchestra rich in tradition, reviving the wonderful works of the Viennese Classic with authentic interpretation. The orchestra was once founded by pianist and conductor Paul Moser and his wife Sylvia Moser. The renowned ensemble of the Vienna Residence Orchestra still performs the best musical masterpieces of Mozart & Strauss to this day. In 1991, the orchestra was the official representative of Austria at the Mozart memorial celebrations and also played numerous concerts at the "Wiener Klangbogen'' festival.

The Vienna Residence orchestra has not only been a residential performer, they have also been guests at many well-known international festivals and gave concerts throughout the world. Some stations on the path to a successful, worldwide career include: Paris, Rome, Venice, Athens, Mexico, Uruguay, Thailand and more.

The orchestra ensemble, which has been under the artistic direction of Giuseppe Montesano since 2017, consists of ballet dancers from the Vienna State Opera and Volksoper as well as renowned opera singers. In order to make the flair of the concert evening even more imperial, the ensemble performs all dressed up in historical costumes.

Get ready to be enchanted by the unique sounds of the Vienna Residence Orchestra in the most beautiful palaces and concert halls of the city of Vienna.

Programme

The splendidly dignified but also graceful brick-red facade Old Stock Exchange Palace exand its majestic  Neo-Rennaicance style BAll room awaits you with classical concerts of the Vienna Residence Orchestra (even twice per day at times). The first part of the concert focuses on the impressive works of W.A. Mozart, whereas the second part is dedicated to the Strauss dynasty and its lively melodies. 

Programme example

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro"
Papageno-Papagena, Duet from "The Magic Flute"
Divertimento D-Major KV 136, 1. Movement
Violinconzert G-Major, 2. Movement
Duet from "Don Giovanni"
Turkish March
Aria from "The Marriage of Figaro"
"Cat's Duet"

Intermission

Johann Strauss

Emperor's Waltz
Eljen a Magyar, Polka
Aria from "The Gypsy Baron"
Tritsch-tratsch Polka
Csardas from "Ritter Pásmán"
Viennese Blood, Waltz
Blue Danube Waltz
Radetzky March

(The programme may be subject to change) 

Categories and Prices

Tickets are available in 4 different categories:

• Category VIP*                   EUR   75,-
• Category A                       EUR   65,-
• Category B                       EUR   55,-
• Category B - Student       EUR   45,-

* The VIP category provides you with the best seats, and also this ticket includes a CD.

All prices are total prices, including all taxes and statutory fees. We do not bill any sort of additional charges.

Venues

The Old Stock Exchange Palace (Palais alte Börse)

The Old Stock Exchange Palace with its characteristic brick-red facade is one of the most memorable buildings in Vienna and is located on the famous Ringstrasse in the first district next to the Votivkirche and the university. It was built by the father of historicism, Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, between 1870 and 1877 in the typical Viennese style, also known as Neo-Renaissance. Hansen was a specialist in perfect acoustics, he also built the Vienna Musikverein and the Parliament. His concepts are still used in modern concert halls today.

The ballroom of the Old Stock Exchange impresses with its richly decorated stucco ceiling, a room height of 13 meters and outstanding acoustics. Anyone who has experienced a concert here will not forget it for a long time.

Palais alte Börse
Wipplingerstraße 34 
1010 Vienna

Daun-Kinsky Palace

The Daun-Kinsky Palace is one of the most important high-baroque palaces in Vienna’s city center. Its oval grand hall is ideal for intimate, exclusive concerts.

The Daun-Kinsky Palace is located directly on the Wiener Freyung square. It was built between 1713 and 1719 by the architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt, and is still one of the city’s most impressive buildings in terms of art history. The baroque palace with its magnificent stucco decoration, ceiling paintings, and sculptures offers an exclusive setting for festive banquets, conferences or private parties.

Daun-Kinsky Palace
Freyung 4 
1010 Vienna

Vienna Konzerthaus (Wiener Konzerthaus)

The Konzerthaus is the most important venue for concerts in Vienna, next to the Musikverein. Since its opening by Emperor Franz Josef in 1913, the pillars of this musical center of Vienna have been awareness of tradition and the joys of innovation. The Mozart Hall is open and casual, friendly and intimate: the 722-seat hall enjoys a worldwide reputation for its unique acoustics. This distinction makes it the declared favourite of  many leading ensembles and soloists.

The Schubert Hall is a festive room, the ideal image of a musical salon: with 322 seats, it is ideally suited for exclusive musical events of all kinds. Many a musical career has begun in the Konzerthaus’ Schubert Hall.

Wiener Konzerthaus
Lothringerstraße 20
1030 Vienna

Duration

The daily concerts start at 20:30 and end at 21:45 (including an intermission of 15 minutes).

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 Old Stock Exchange Palace (Palais alte Borse)

The easiest way to get to the Palais alte Börse is by trams 1, D and 71. They practically stop at the station called Börse and from there the building is only 1 minute away.

Cancellations

It is possible to cancel your tickets up to 48 hours before the concert date.