From July 25 to August 16, 2025, the Vienna Classic Festival invites you to ten nights of high-level concerts at the Minorite Church in Vienna.

The resident orchestra, LES ORPHEISTES, will perform under the direction of Martin Sieghart, Mario Hossen, and Sophie Dervaux. Also joining is the Rudolf Leopold Cello Quartet as an outstanding guest ensemble.

The program features works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Brahms, Strauss, Schubert, and Haydn, as well as virtuosic gems by Paganini, Bottesini, and Koussevitzky. International soloists and the unique atmosphere make the festival a summer highlight in Vienna's music scene.

A festival with its own identity

This second edition of the “Wiener Klassikfestival” is not merely a tribute to the great Viennese tradition, but an exploration of its echoes around the world. From Italian virtuosity to German depth, from the Viennese waltz to symphonic innovation, each concert reflects how Vienna has been a melting pot where musical currents meet and transform.

Under the motto “From Vienna to the World: Echoes of Inspiration”, this edition celebrates the connection between tradition and innovation, showcasing how each composer, whether Viennese by birth or spirit, has left their mark on the history of music.

Programme

 Wiener Klassikfestival in the Minorite Church
 Viennese Classical Music Festival 
July 25 till August 16, 2025

July 25 & 26 - at 8:00 p.m. - "ITALY IN VIENNA"

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen, Violin and Conductor
Maria Sotriffer, Violin

Program:

W. A. Mozart: Divertimento in D Major, KV 136
A. Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Violins, Strings, and Basso Continuo in D Minor, RV 514
W. A. Mozart: Serenata Notturna in D Major, KV 239
N. Paganini: Preghiera di Mosè, MS 23 (based on Rossini's opera Mosè in Egitto)
A. Vivaldi: Sonata in D Minor, RV 63 La Folia
N. Paganini: La Campanella for Violin and Strings (arr. R. Leopold)

July 27, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. - Brahms and Strauss

Performers:
Mario Hossen, Violin
Valerie Leopold, Violin
Marta Potulska, Viola
Loredana Apetrei, Viola
Loukia Loulaki, Cello
Liliana Kehayova, Cello

Program:

J. Brahms: String Sextet No. 1, Op. 18
J. Strauss: Two Waltzes for String Sextet (arr. R. Leopold)

July 30 & 31, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. - "Inspiration – Vienna"

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Martin Sieghart, Conductor
Mario Hossen, Violin
Dominik Wagner, Double Bass

Program:

F. Schubert: Five German Dances with Trios for Strings
G. Bottesini: Grand Duo – with Mario Hossen and Dominik Wagner
J. Strauss (Son): Second Pizzicato Polka
S. Koussevitzky: Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra
J. Lanner: Die Schönbrunner, Op. 200

August 1 & 2, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. - "Serenade: Vivaldi and Mozart"

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Sophie Dervaux, Bassoon & Conductor
(Solo Bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic)

Program:

W. A. Mozart: Divertimento in F Major, KV 138
A. Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in G Major, RV 493
W. A. Mozart: Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, KV 546
A. Vivaldi: La Notte – Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Major, RV 439
W. A. Mozart: Serenade "Eine kleine Nachtmusik", KV 525

August 14, 2025  at 8:00 p.m. - Cello Quartet

Performers:
Ensemble Cellissimo

Rudolf Leopold
Endre Stankowsky
Borbála Báthori
András Gyenge

Program:

S. Mercadante: La Poesia
W. A. Mozart: Adagio and Allegro, KV 594
R. Wagner: "Der Gang zum Münster" from "Lohengrin"
F. Schubert: Andante in B Minor (from a symphonic fragment)
W. A. Mozart: Cavatine "Se vuol ballare" aus "Le nozze di Figaro"
P. Hindemith: Meditation from "Nobelissima Visione"
J. Brahms: Sarabande in F-sharp Minor (Study for String Quintet Op. 88)
Johann and Josef Strauss: Pizzicato-Polka
J. Strauss (Son): "Eljen a Magyar" op. 332

August 15 & 16, 2025 at 8:00p.m. - Strauss, Haydn and Mozart

Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Martin Sieghart, Conductor
Annabel Hauk, Cello

Program: 

R. Strauss: Sextet from Capriccio
J. Haydn: Cello Concerto in D Major
W. A. Mozart: Symphony in A-flat Major, KV 201

Venue

The Minorite Church is a Catholic church built in French Gothic style and is located at the center of Vienna’s historic inner city, in the first district and just a few minutes away from the Hofburg. The so-called Minorites were Franciscans who founded the Minorite Monastery in Vienna in 1224. The church building was completed in 1350, as one of the first Gothic churches in Eastern Austria. Ever since then, the Minorite Church is considered as one of the most beautiful churches in Vienna. 

Since 1784, the church has been owned by the Italian Congregation and has grown to become the cultural and social centre of the Italian Catholic community of Vienna. It is often referred to as the Italian National Church of Mary of the Snows.

The striking saddle roof of the church rises above the silhouette of Vienna's city centre and its "shot down“ tower is another striking characteristic of the building, dating back from the times of the Austro-Turkish wars. Since then, some massive alterations have taken place, the last major alteration being in the years around 1900, when the neo-Gothic annexes were built in which the Italian Congregation is housed. 

The Minorite Church in Vienna is one of the oldest and most artistically valuable churches in the city and definitely provides a unique venue for classical concerts – both acoustically and architecturally.

Minorite Church
Minoritenplatz 2A
1010 Vienna

Duration

The duration of the concert is about 75 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 Minorite Church is located in the city centre. The easiest way to get there is by the subway line U3 until the station “Herrengasse” and take the exit “Minoritenplatz” which will lead you directly in front of the Minoriten Church. 

Alternatively, one can take the Tram line D,1 or 71 to the station “Rathausplatz/Burgtheater”. From there the Minoriten Church is a few minutes walk behind the Burgtheater.  

Cancellations
 

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