A unique musical encounter:

In this extraordinary concert, the most famous works of Antonio Vivaldi and Niccolò Paganini come together. The programme will be performed by one of the world’s most renowned Paganini interpreters, Mario Hossen, who will lead the evening both as soloist and conductor.

He will be accompanied by the orchestra Les Orpheistes, resident ensemble of the Minoritenkirche, whose outstanding virtuosity is sure to captivate the audience.

The VIVALDI versus PAGANINI cycle offers a rare opportunity to experience the music of these two great masters up close and in direct comparison – virtuosic, passionate and full of exciting contrasts.

An extraordinary concert experience
on 17 April 2026 at 7:30 pm
at the Hofmusikkapelle.

Programme

Cycle VIVALDI versus PAGANINI

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen – Conductor and Violin

Programme:

Antonio Vivaldi
– Concerto in C major, RV 157

Niccolò Paganini
– I Palpiti, Variations on an aria from Rossini’s opera Tancredi, M.S. 77

Antonio Vivaldi
– La Primavera (Spring) – Allegro, RV 269
– L’Estate (Summer) – Allegro non troppo, RV 315
– L’Inverno (Winter) – Largo – Allegro, RV 297

Niccolò Paganini
– Rondo Il Campanello, M.S. 67/1 (arr. R. Leopold)

Antonio Vivaldi
– Concerto in G minor, RV 114

Niccolò Paganini
– Sonata Preghiera (Prayer) for one string, based on a theme from Rossini’s opera Mosè in Egitto, M.S. 23

Antonio Vivaldi
– L’Autunno (Autumn) – Allegro – Adagio molto – Allegro, RV 293
– L’Estate (Summer) – Presto, RV 315

Venue

The Hofmusikkapelle is located in the Hofburg Chapel in the Schweizerhof of Vienna’s Imperial Palace, the former residence of the Habsburg dynasty. An imperial chapel was first built around 1287 by Albert I in late Romanesque style. It was expanded under Albert II between 1423 and 1426, and rebuilt in Gothic style by Frederick III between 1447 and 1449. In the mid-18th century, Maria Theresa had the chapel redesigned in late Baroque style. First documented in 1296, it is one of Vienna’s oldest sacred music venues, renowned for its historic ambience and exceptional acoustics.

Hofburgkapelle
Hofburg-Schweizerhof
1010 Wien

Duration

 duration of the concert is 60-70 minutes, without intermission. 

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.

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How to get there?

The Hofmusikkapelle is located within the Hofburg Palace, at Schweizerhof 1, 1010 Vienna.

By public transport:

• U-Bahn (subway): Take U3 to Herrengasse (5 min walk) or U1/U3 to Stephansplatz (10 min walk).
• Tram: Lines 1, 2, D stop near the Hofburg.
• Bus: Lines 1A and 2A serve the area.
• By foot: It’s a 5–10 minute walk from Stephansplatz, the city center, or the historic inner city.

Cancellations
 

Cancellations are possible for this ticket up to 48 hours before the concert begin.