Schönbrunn Palace Concerts - All information
Discover the Schönbrunn Palace concerts in the Orangery of the palace, the site of the famous contest between Mozart and Salieri in 1786.
The Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra and the Schönbrunn Palace Ensemble present the most beautiful melodies of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss in a daily changing concert program at the traditional Orangery Schönbrunn in Vienna.
What is special about Schönbrunn Palace Concerts?
The Schönbrunn Palace Concerts were founded in 1994 and are primarily dedicated to the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss and other composers of their era. As Austria’s cultural ambassador, the orchestra has already given acclaimed performances in Japan, Croatia, Germany, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Denmark.
The musicians of the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra are talented young artists who have demonstrated their skills in various Austrian orchestras and concert halls. They received their training at renowned conservatories and universities worldwide. In cooperation with international singers and ballet dancers, the musical tradition is continued at Schönbrunn.
The concerts take place in the historic Orangery of Schönbrunn Palace, which was built around 1760 to protect orange plants over the winter. The Orangery also served as a magnificent winter garden for imperial celebrations – Emperor Joseph II in particular celebrated here surrounded by flowering plants and ornate lighting.
A remarkable event was the concert in the Orangery in 1786, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri met in a musical competition.
Schönbrunn Palace itself is the largest palace in Austria and one of Vienna’s most popular sights after St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with almost 4 million visitors every year.
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In the first part of the classical concert, you will hear some of the wonderful overtures, arias and duets from the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. For example “Le nozze di Figaro”, “Don Giovanni” or “The Magic Flute”. The second part is Johann Straus s dedicated. Waltzes, polkas and arias from “Die Fledermaus”, “The Gypsy Baron” and the “Danube Waltz” are just a few examples.
The duration of the Schönbrunn Palace concerts is 1 hour and 45 minutes
Schönbrunn Palace needs little introduction. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace with its park, countless fountains and zoo is unique in the world.
The Schönbrunn Palace Concerts usually take place in the Orangery, an annex of the palace, and in the Great Gallery in the main building. Both concert halls are quite long, so it is advisable to sit at the front, even if it means spending a little more.
Like most historic concert venues in Vienna, there are no numbered seats at Schönbrunn Palace. You can choose your seats within the category. If the concert is fully booked, the evening staff will guide you to the seats in your category to avoid empty seats. If you have booked your tickets together, you will also be seated together. The box office opens 30 minutes before the concert begins. We recommend that you arrive on time.
There is no special dress code.
The orchestra consists of 16 musicians accompanied by two opera singers.
Cancellation free of charge is possible up to 3 days in advance.
Groups (from 10 persons): Cancellation free of charge is possible up to 3 weeks before the concert.
Access is barrier-free
Tickets for Schönbrunn Palace
On the website palaceconcertsvienna.com you will find information and tickets for all concerts at Schönbrunn Palace. Click on the “Dates & Tickets” button to go directly to the schedule. Have fun!
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