In 1971, the best musicians from all the major Vienna orchestra associations joined forces under conductor Gert Hofbauer to form the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra.
Their declared aim was to cultivate Viennese waltz and operetta music, and to bring it to the world. Domestic and foreign radio and television productions, international engagements for symphonic concerts, as well as studio recordings have made the orchestra well-known and renowned.
The world-famous melodies by Mozart and waltzes by Strauss have their origins in Vienna. They belong to this beautiful city just like St. Stephen’s Cathedral or the “Heuriger” and are its cultural heritage and landmark at the same time.
The Vienna Hofburg Orchestra presents the most popular compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Strauss family as well as works by Kalman and Lehar in its Strauss & Mozart concerts.
Experience an evening full of Viennese joyfulness with the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra and explore the magical atmosphere of Viennese classical music with us.
In a version of Fritz Kreisler’s “Caprice Viennois” adapted especially for this concert, conductor Daniel Auner will also shine as a virtuoso violin soloist in this concert. Daniel Auner plays a unique instrument by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini from the Austrian National Bank’s collection of valuable string instruments.
One of Vienna’s best orchestral associations meets one of the most famous opera houses in the world.
With a large ensemble, accompanied by internationally renowned opera singers and ballet soloists, the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra presents compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Strauss family, as well as works by Emmerich Kalman and Franz Lehar in the Vienna State Opera.
The Christmas concerts of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra have a long and successful tradition in Vienna’s cultural scene.
Every year from December 25th to December 27th, the orchestra performs the most beautiful compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss and Emmerich Kalman in the large Festival Hall (Festsaal) of the Hofburg Vienna.
Experience the traditional New Year’s Eve Concert of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra and enjoy a musical firework display in the magnificent Festival Hall of the Vienna Hofburg.
Exciting waltzes, overtures and polkas by the Strauss brothers and Franz von Suppè are on the program.
In addition, four renowned opera singers will thrill audiences with arias, duets, and quartets by Franz Lehár, Johann Strauss Jr, and Emmerich Kálmán.
Since 1980, the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra has been celebrating the turn of the year with its guests with the waltzes and polkas of the Strauss family.
The orchestra is pleased to be able to play two concerts. One traditionally at 11am and a second for those who like to sleep in after a long New Year’s Eve at 6pm.
The New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra takes place in the grand Festival Hall of the Vienna Hofburg. A unique setting for a unique concert.
Between May and October the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra presents its Strauss & Mozart concerts in the Hofburg Vienna.
The Hofburg in Vienna is the former imperial residence. It is the largest building complex in Europe that was not built for religious purposes.
The Vienna Hofburg Orchestra performs a number of Strauss and Mozart concerts every year in the Mozart Hall of the Konzerthaus in Vienna.
Since the concert hall was opened in 1913 with the “Festive Prelude for Orchestra and Organ” by Richard Strauss it is one of the most traditional venues for music in Vienna.
The Vienna State Opera is one of the most famous opera houses in the world and the first address for every classical music lover in Vienna.
It opened in 1869 with the opera Don Juan by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The Vienna Hofburg Orchestra has been performing classical concerts in the Liechtenstein Garden Palace since 2014.
In particular, the annual New Year’s Eve concert has become a highlight of the Viennese cultural scene.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756. He began playing the piano at the age of three, wrote his first compositions at the age of four, and was adept at playing the violin at the age of seven. At the age of twelve he composed his first opera.
A genius, child prodigy and bon vivant whose compositions are still considered pinnacles of classical music.
Johann Strauss was born in Vienna on October 25, 1825. He is considered the king of the waltz.
He shaped an entire era of classical music and his waltzes and polkas are still world famous. The Blue Danube Waltz is synonymous with the waltz par excellence and Austria’s unofficial anthem.
Upcoming Concerts of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra:
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Wednesday 20:30 |
Strauss & Mozart Concert – The Mozart Anniversary Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
Caprice Viennois Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien |
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Friday 20:30 |
Caprice Viennois Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
Caprice Viennois Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
Caprice Viennois Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
Caprice Viennois Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
Strauss & Mozart Concert Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien |
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Tuesday 20:30 |
Strauss & Mozart Concert Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
Strauss & Mozart Concert Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien |
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Friday 20:30 |
Christmas Concert at the Vienna Hofburg Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien |
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Saturday 20:30 |
Christmas Concert at the Vienna Hofburg Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien |
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Sunday 20:30 |
Christmas Concert at the Vienna Hofburg Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien |
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Thursday 20:30 |
New Year's Eve Concert at the Vienna Hofburg Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien |
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Friday 11:00 |
New Year's Concert Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien |
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Friday 18:00 |
New Year's Concert Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien |
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Saturday 18:00 |
New Year's Concert Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien |
