Name: Im Klang: Pelleas and Melisande
Start: 2025-04-28T09:00:00
Location: Wiener Konzerthaus

This spring, the Wiener Symphoniker has orchestrated a splendid series of concerts that promise to transport audiences through time and cultures. From classical pieces by Mozart and Mahler to innovative performances featuring Schoenberg and Bernstein, the events highlight an incredible array of musical talents and styles. With performances led by renowned conductors like Petr Popelka and Lahav Shani, and featuring stars such as pianist Martha Argerich, this festival is a celebration of musical mastery and cultural diversity.

Harmonies Across Cultures: The Wiener Symphoniker's Spring Festival

As spring unveils its vibrant colors, the Wiener Symphoniker invites music enthusiasts into a world of symphonic delights across various venues in Vienna. From the immersive 'Im Klang' series to educational school concerts, each event weaves a unique narrative of sound. Highlights include the genius of Lahav Shani conducting 'Pelleas and Melisande', the cultural fusion in the 'Festival of Joy', and the cinematic brilliance of James Newton Howard. Join us in this exploration of artistic expression, where every performance is a tribute to Vienna's rich musical legacy.

Vienna's Melodious Spring: A Journey Through Symphonic Harmony

Lahav Shani

Wiener Symphoniker

Experience a musical highlight of the pre-Christmas season in the heart of Vienna: the Wiener Symphoniker's Advent concert with chief conductor Petr Popelka in the beautiful St. Stephen's Cathedral. In 2025 a ‘Bohemian Christmas’ will take centre stage - with touching works by Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, Josef Suk and others.

Wiener Advent

St. Stephen's Cathedral

For the concerts in the "Im Klang" series, the Wiener Symphoniker leave their traditional place on the podium and forms up in the cleared-out ground floor of the Great Hall. The audience is invited to mingle with the musicians and sit in the middle of the orchestra, in the middle of the sound.

Im Klang: Pelleas and Melisande

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