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The internationally renowned Classic Ensemble Vienna plays the most beautiful works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Vivaldi, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert and other famous composers.
The concerts take place in St. Peter’s Church, a baroque jewel in the heart of Vienna. St. Peter’s Church was built from 1701 to 1733 according to plans by Lucas von Hildebrandt and was the first domed building in Vienna. It is located right next to the Graben pedestrian zone and to the west of the famous Plague Column.
The Classic Ensemble Vienna is a classical string quartet consisting of two violins, a cello and a double bass. Accompany these exceptional musicians on an unforgettable musical journey.
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What is special about Classic Ensemble Vienna concerts?
What makes the concerts of the Classic Ensemble Vienna so special is the unique atmosphere of St. Peter’s Church.
The first St. Peter’s Church on this site was built in the second half of the 4th century in the Roman camp of Vindobona, today’s Vienna, and is probably the oldest church in the city.
It was later replaced by a Romanesque church with a nave and two aisles. It is assumed that Emperor Charlemagne founded this church around 792, although this is not historically proven. What is certain, however, is that a church of St. Peter is mentioned in 1137 as part of the prehistory of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and that parish rights were to be transferred to it.
After a devastating fire in 1661, the old St. Peter’s Church only survived in makeshift repairs. After the plague year of 1679-1680, Emperor Leopold I decided to rebuild the church, as he had once sworn to do.
Today’s St. Peter’s Church was built between 1701 and 1733 according to the plans of Lucas von Hildebrandt and is the first domed building in Baroque Vienna. At this time, Vienna was already a densely built-up city, which is why the church was designed in a compact form with an oval interior, which nevertheless appears surprisingly spacious.
Following extensive renovation in 2004, St. Peter’s Church impresses with its magnificent interior full of golden stucco. It is also home to the Classic Ensemble Vienna, whose classical concerts are among the hidden highlights of Vienna’s cultural scene.
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The program is a successful mixture of famous works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert and Ludwig van Beethoven.
The concert of the Classic Ensemble Vienna lasts 65 minutes, without an intermission.
The performance will take place in St. Peter’s Church in Vienna’s 1st district. It is one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Vienna and was built from 1701 to 1733 according to plans by Lukas von Hildebrand. The first church in Vindobona (the Roman name for Vienna) was built here in the 4th century under the Roman Empire. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is world-famous and can be seen on television in 92 countries.
The Vienna Mozart Orchestra also performs at the Vienna State Opera on selected dates.
Like most historic concert venues in Vienna, St. Peter’s Church does not have numbered seats. There are free seats within the category. The box office opens 30 minutes before the concert begins. We recommend being on time.
There is no special dress code.
The Classic Ensemble Vienna is a string quartet with two violins, a viola and a cello. This provides the perfect backdrop for the intimate and mystical surroundings of St. Peter’s Church.
It is not possible to replace tickets that are not used or only partially used, e.g. due to a late arrival or for lost tickets.
St. Peter’s Church is barrier-free
Tickets for the Classic Ensemble Vienna
On the website classicensemblevienna.com you will find information and tickets for all concerts of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra. Click on the “Dates & Tickets” button to go directly to the schedule. Have fun!
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