Vienna · VIENNA OPERA & CLASSICAL CONCERTS
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This is the city Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss called home, and most nights you can still hear them. Below are the best classical concerts in Vienna: the gilded Musikverein, candlelit performances in baroque churches, the State Opera itself, with prices, programmes and where each one seats you.
Karlskirche hosts Orchestra 1756 in a 75-minute Vivaldi Four Seasons concert on period instruments. Tickets from $40.
“The music set against the building architecture and decorative artwork at the alter is the most classically constructed exhibit I can imagine in Vienna.”
Hear Mozart, Haydn, and Vivaldi Four Seasons in Vienna’s Musikverein, in the Golden or Brahms Hall, for about $17.
“I highly recommend! This was an amazing experience! Only wish I could video the performance. That was not allowed.”
Mozart and Strauss classics in Vienna’s Musikverein Golden Hall, with period costumes and standout singers in a 2-hour concert.
“In general We enjoyed it very much but it is confusing where to exchange the tickets as it is not well explained in the application. It is as easy as saying INSIDE the hall is the ticket exchange place !”
A 70-minute period-instrument string concert in Vienna’s Annakirche, with Baroque acoustics and music by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, or Schubert.
“We spent a lovely hour listening to 4 wonderful musicians playing beautiful music by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. You don’t have to be a huge classical music fan to enjoy the beautiful music and good acoustics in a lovely church setting.”
Mozart and Strauss come alive at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Orangerie with an orchestra, two opera singers, and optional VIP priority perks.
“We had a wonderful experience. The venue was beautiful and the performance was outstanding.”
Hear Mozart and more in Mozart’s first house at the Mozarthaus, surrounded by Sala Terrena frescoes and live music up close in Vienna.
Hear Mozart, Vivaldi, and more in Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church vaults, with Classic Ensemble Vienna. Smart-casual, plan for cold seats.
“Doors open 45 minutes before the performance, if you get there early you get the best seats but it’s a long time to sit on the hard seats. Overall a fabulous experience with very talented musicians”
Karlskirche ticket with terrace views, treasury, organ loft, and an audioguide. Skip the line for a classic Baroque church visit.
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Hourlong classical concert inside Vienna’s Annakirche with free seat choice and string quartet music by Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert.
“Nice way to see a beautiful church and relax with some lovely music. Musicians were excellent. Some cute looking restaurants on the same street but did not go to any of them.”
After-hours Schönbrunn palace audio tour, 3-course Austrian dinner, and Mozart/ Strauss concert in the Orangery. About 5 hours.
“It was a wonderful introduction to vienns.. The schonbrunn palace was amazing followed by dinner at gestner. We booked the VIP package and were seated in the first two rows which gave us wonderful seats to be entertained by the conductor and orchestra.. It was an enchanting evening.”
After-hours Schönbrunn: audio tour, 3-course Austrian dinner, and a Mozart-and-Strauss concert in the Orangery.
“The palace sightseeing could have been longer but the dinner and opera /concert were very good!”
Mozart in costume at Vienna’s Musikverein. A 2-hour concert in Golden or Brahms Hall with 30 musicians. Book early for $83.
“One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I was fortunate enough to get a free upgrade to second row where I was a metre from the orchestra. The hall is stunning. I felt transported back in time.”
Vienna Supreme Concerts at Eschenbach Palace: an 80-minute night of Strauss, Mozart, Schubert, plus opera singers and ballet in a historic hall.
“This show was so much fun. The musicians and dancers were really talented, and the music was so very accessible. It was a wild and funny show, and presented mostly classical music's "greatest hits". The audience was fully engaged and very appreciative.”
A one-hour Christmas and New Year concert in Vienna’s baroque St. Peter’s Church vaults, with Classic Ensemble Vienna and famous classics.
“It was wonderful! Such an incredibly beautiful setting with such talented musicians. It was an experience we will always remember.”
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on period-style instruments inside Vienna’s Karlskirche. A 75-minute classical concert with real atmosphere and big value.
“It works perfectly, no worries needed apart from payment - I was not sure that I shoud pay ticekts not automaticely to be done”
