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Founded by conductor Rubén Dubrovsky, Bach Consort Wien is renowned for its historically informed performances that bring Baroque and Classical music to life with vibrant energy and precision. The ensemble, comprising distinguished musicians, combines scholarly insight with expressive artistry, creating performances that are both authentic and emotionally compelling. Their programs often explore connections between European and Latin American traditions, reflecting Dubrovsky’s deep musical vision. Performing regularly at prestigious venues, including the Musikverein, Bach Consort Wien captivates audiences with its refined interpretations and dynamic presence. At the Brahms-Saal, the ensemble presents a program that highlights its commitment to musical excellence, blending virtuosity, depth, and historically inspired performance practice in an intimate and engaging setting.
Program and cast
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bach Consort Wien
Rubén Dubrovsky, conductor
Program
La tempesta di mare
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for recorder, strings, and basso continuo in F major, RV 433, La tempesta di mare
Georg Philipp Telemann
Concerto for two horns, strings, and basso continuo
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for violin, two oboes, two horns, bassoon, strings, and basso continuo in F major, RV 568
– Intermission –
Antonio Vivaldi
Trio Sonata for two violins and basso continuo in D minor, RV 64
Georg Philipp Telemann
Overture in C major, TWV 55:C3, Hamburger Ebb’ und Fluth
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for violin, two oboes, two horns, bassoon, strings, and basso continuo in F major, RV 571
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Bach Consort Wien
Rubén Dubrovsky, direction
Kathrin Zukowski, soprano
Program
Handel on the Road
Georg Friedrich Handel
Concerto for oboe, strings, and basso continuo in G minor, HWV 287
Silete venti, motet, HWV 242
– Intermission –
Georg Friedrich Handel
Delirio amoroso: Da quel giorno fatale, cantata, HWV 99
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Musikverein Brahms Hall
For many years, this hall was known only as the “Kleine Musikvereinssaal”, until in 1937, during the 125th anniversary year of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien, it was given a name that truly reflects its importance: the Brahms Saal. Johannes Brahms not only performed in person in this hall, he was also behind the very first concert to be performed here, by Clara Schumann on 19 January 1870. The standards set that day have been maintained ever since. The Brahms Saal remains one of the most prized locations for the greatest chamber music ensembles and lieder singers performing in the world today.
With just under of 600 seats, the hall is designed to showcase the intimate aspects of classical music. The hall acoustics are perfectly attuned to deliver this: the Brahms Saal – 32.50 metres long, 10.30 metres wide und 11 metres high – possesses a similar acoustic brilliance to the Große Musikvereinssaal.
When the Musiverein building was opened in 1870, the Kleine Musikvereinssaal was described as a “true little treasure chest”. It was even suggested that this hall might warrant greater praise and wonderment than the Große Musikvereinssaal: “One might even wish to award the prize to this hall for its peacefulness and simple grandeur.” It is abundantly clear that Theophil Hansen’s design for the Brahms Saal created an architectonic masterpiece of the Historicism period. His commitment to the “Greek Renaissance”, evident in the design’s allusions to classical Hellas, make this concert hall an authentic temple of chamber music.
In 1993 the Brahms Saal underwent a comprehensive restoration programme. The restoration project involved consulting the original designs held at the Print Room at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. This made it possible to reconstruct the original colour scheme created by Hansen as the Musikverein’s architect: green walls, red columns and the liberal use of gold.
When the Brahms Saal reopened to the public in its new form in 1993, a Vienna newspaper wrote: “Without wishing to raise expectations too high, this has been transformed into the most beautiful, magnificent and prestigious chamber music concert hall we are likely to find anywhere in the world.”
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