Emperor Overall is the tyrannical ruler of Atlantis. When he finally declares a war between everyone and everyone else, Death decides to go on strike. In an act of populist demagogy, the Emperor claims the credit for delivering immortality. But with no one dying, the country descends into chaos. The Emperor is forced to accept that his power has been broken.   

Confronted directly with persecution and extermination by the Nazis, Viktor Ullmann composed Der Kaiser von Atlantis (The Emperor of Atlantis) in Theresienstadt concentration camp in 1943/44: a harrowing allegory critiquing inhuman warmongering and totalitarian power structures. In October 1944 – along with his co-librettist Peter Kien – he was deported on the so-called “Künstlertransport” to Auschwitz, where Ullmann was gassed to death and Kien died of an infection. Shifting between a contemporary opera, a mystery play and a dance of death, Der Kaiser von Atlantis presents a unique theatrical sound world. 

KaiserRequiem

Volksoper Wien

The chamber music series "Handel's Treasures" invites you to musical and curatorial encounters in the historic setting of the Handel House. Musicians from the Handel Festival Orchestra Halle present Baroque masterpieces – vividly framed by presentations and discussions with conservators, musicologists, and the artists themselves.

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4. Handel's Treasures

Händel-Haus

Concert performance of the festival opera Giunone Placata by Johann Joseph Fux

Fux Fest 2025: Giunone Placata

Mariahilf Church

Hear traditional and modern Turkish music at our Chamber Crawl series: One pint of beer included in the price of admission! Featuring traditional Turkish instruments such as the oud, mey, and zurna and a woodwind quintet led by Susan Magg.

Journey to Türkiye

Rhinegeist Event Space

6th Chamber Music Concert in the Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera

Elizabeth Blumenstock, Jolianne Einem and Rob Diggins (violins), with Eva Lymenstull (cello and viola da gamba) and Ian Pritchard (harpsichord and organ), in virtuosic music for three violins by Giovanni Battista Buonamente, Johann Pachelbel (yes, the canon – and more!), Henry Purcell, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, and others. Plus, birdsong-inspired pieces.

Nightingales in the Gardens

Sherman Library & Gardens

**Ecstatic Visions: A Night of Baroque Splendor with Ars Lyrica Houston**

Join Ars Lyrica Houston for an unforgettable evening of Baroque music titled "Ecstatic Visions," taking place on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. This concert promises to be a lush journey through the ecstatic and divine, featuring a selection of rapturous instrumental and vocal music that explores themes of love, happiness, and the sublime.

The highlight of the evening is Handel’s "Silete venti," a spectacular solo motet for soprano and Baroque orchestra that showcases the composer's mastery in creating operatic scenes within a deeply religious context. The performance will also include enchanting pieces by Johann Joseph Fux, Johann Schmeltzer, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and others, spotlighting the exceptional talents of Ars Lyrica ensemble members.

Featuring the virtuosic Sherezade Panthaki as soprano, alongside Kathryn Montoya on oboe/recorder and Andrew Fouts on violin, "Ecstatic Visions" is set to be a highlight of Ars Lyrica's 20th anniversary season, celebrating 20 Years of Magic.

The program will also feature works such as Jean-Philippe Rameau's Suite from Naïs, Giovanni Bassano's Divisions on "Onques amour," and more, culminating in a performance that runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes, including an intermission. All texts will be projected in English surtitles for the audience's convenience.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and ecstasy of Baroque music, brought to life by the talented artists of Ars Lyrica Houston. Digital subscriptions and replay passes are available for those who wish to enjoy the concert broadcast online, ensuring that you can be part of this magical evening from anywhere.

For more information and to secure your tickets, visit Ars Lyrica Houston's official website. Join us for "Ecstatic Visions" and let the music transport you to a world of awe and wonder.

Johann Joseph Fux

Events

Upcoming events

16 - 28 Jun, 2026

KaiserRequiem · Volksoper Wien

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16 - 28 Jun, 2026

KaiserRequiem · Volksoper Wien

May 6, 2026

4. Handel's Treasures · Staatskapelle Halle

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