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Opia, Lullay
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Duration
The concert lasts about 75 minutes, without interval.
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The Minoritenkirche, a Gothic masterpiece in the heart of Vienna, provides a unique setting for unforgettable classical concerts. With its impressive architecture and exceptional acoustics, it transforms every concert into a magical experience. Here, history and music merge into a harmonious unity, while world-renowned musicians interpret works by Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and many others with the highest perfection.
The concerts are a feast for the senses: the magnificent sound of the strings, virtuosic solos, and masterful interpretations of great works make the church shine in a very special light. Thanks to the outstanding acoustics, every note comes alive – gentle pianissimo fills the space with intimacy, while powerful forte passages resound majestically.
The varied program offers high-level performances throughout the year – from festive Advent and Christmas concerts to celebratory New Year’s concerts and numerous musical highlights in every season. The concerts captivate with their musical excellence and attract both lovers of classical music and curious explorers from all over the world.
Experience music at the highest level in one of Vienna’s most beautiful churches. Secure your tickets now and let yourself be enchanted by the masterpieces of classical music!
Program and cast
Opia – Ensemble for Contemporary Interpretation of Early Music (Middle Ages to Early Baroque)
Eva Leonie Fegers, Recorder & Vocals
Alina Loewenich, Recorder & Recitation
Julia Willeitner, Viola da gamba
Mauro Colantonio, Viola da gamba
Alexander Gergelyfi, Harpsichord
Fabio Kapeller, Percussion
Program
A musical journey through European Christmas traditions:
Medieval carols from England, France, and Italy (13th–16th c.), including Lullay: I saw, Dormi bel Bambin, and Entre le bœuf et l’âne gris.
Renaissance polyphony and sacred songs: William Byrd’s Lulla, lullaby, my sweet little baby and Praetorius’ Joseph, lieber Joseph mein.
Early Baroque instrumental art: Biagio Marini’s symphonies and dances, Johann Schop’s galliard, and Froberger’s refined keyboard music.
Beloved melodies reimagined: Greensleeves / What Child is this? and Spanish Villancicos from the Cancionero de Upsala.
An evening full of sonic intimacy – between sacred devotion, folk tradition, and festive instrumental brilliance of the 13th to 17th centuries.
Minoritenkirche
Minorites Church, related to the monastic order of the "minor" or Franciscan monks), formally called Italian National Church of Mary of the Snows (English: Italian National Church of Mary of the Snows), is a church built in French Gothic style in the old town or First District of Vienna, Austria.
The site on Which the church is built givenName what to followers of Francis of Assisi in 1224. The foundation stone laid by what Premysl Ottokar II in 1276. Duke Albrecht II later supported the building process, Especially the main portal. The Gothic choir which Ludwig built between 1316 and 1328 and used as a mausoleum in the 14th and 15th centuries. Construction of the church which completed in 1350th
The top of its bell tower which damaged During The first Austro-Turkish, was rebuilt, then again destroyed again During The second Austro-Turkish was; the top which then Replaced by a flat roof.
When Joseph II gave the church to the Italians as a present, They Transferred the name Maria Schnee ("Mary of the Snows") from a nearby chapel Which was subsequently destroyed.
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