The Karlskirche in Vienna - „St. Charles Borromeo“ - is considered the most important sacred building north of the Alps. It was built at the behest of Emperor Charles VI from 1716 after the last great plague epidemic and completed in 1737. In 1741 Antonio Vivaldi was buried right next to the Karlskirche. It was the imperial patron church until 1918. Today you can experience authentic concerts in the Karlskirche with the Orchestra 1756 and its soloists playing on baroque instruments. Our traditional performances of Vivaldi‘s „4 Seasons“ are now widely known for their high artistic competence and lively interpretation.

Orchestra 1756 & its soloists

Founded in Salzburg in 2006 by conductor and harpsichordist Konstantin Hiller, Orchestra 1756 specializes in authentic performances of 17th- and 18th-century music on period instruments. Since 2008, the ensemble has performed at Vienna’s Karlskirche, its musical home. Renowned internationally for its artistic excellence, Orchestra 1756 presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with vibrant interpretations led by violinist Dimitris Karakantas.