Vivaldi versus Paganini
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Experience a thrilling evening of virtuosity with Vivaldi versus Paganini at Vienna’s historic Minoritenkirche. Talented musicians bring the masterpieces of Vivaldi and Paganini to life, showcasing extraordinary skill and passion. This unique concert combines Baroque elegance with the fiery brilliance of violin virtuosity, offering an unforgettable musical journey. Perfect for classical music lovers of all ages, the performance promises to excite, inspire, and captivate audiences with the timeless magic of these two iconic composers.
Program and cast
Performers:
Les Orpheistes Orchestra
Mario Hossen – Conductor & Violin
Program:
Antonio Vivaldi
– Concerto in C major, RV 157
Niccolò Paganini
– Le Streghe, Variations on a theme from Süßmayr’s Ballet Il noce di Benevento, M.S. 19
Antonio Vivaldi
– Spring – Allegro, RV 269
– Summer – Allegro non troppo, RV 315
– Winter – Largo – Allegro, RV 297
Niccolò Paganini
– Rondo “Il Campanello”, M.S. 67/1 (arrangement: R. Leopold)
Antonio Vivaldi
– Concerto in G minor, RV 114
Niccolò Paganini
– Sonata Preghiera (Prayer) for one string
based on a theme from Rossini’s opera Mosè in Egitto, M.S. 23
Antonio Vivaldi
– Autumn – Allegro – Adagio molto – Allegro, RV 293
– Summer – Presto, RV 315
Die Hofburgkapelle
The Vienna Boys’ Choir and members of the orchestra and choir of the Vienna State Opera are known as Hofmusikkapelle (Court Music Orchestra) and, as such, perform High Mass in the Chapel of the Imperial Palace on Sundays and religious holidays.
In the chapel, the oldest part of the castle, the Court Music Orchestra performs works by old and new masters. The Hofmusikkapelle consists exclusively of a group of the Vienna Boys’ Choir and members of the orchestra and choir of the Vienna State Opera.
Let yourself be enchanted by the bell-like voices of the young boys, who are accompanied by musicians of the first rank.

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