Capella de la Torre / Bäuml - Die Blutgräfin

Performers:

Capella de la Torre
Katharina Bäuml, shawm / direction

Music around Elisabeth Báthory-Nádasdy
Was she really »the female Gilles de Rais« or the victim of a political intrigue? Elisabeth Báthory-Nádasdy (1560–1614), who came from an important Hungarian noble family, is in no way inferior to the French child murderer and contemporary Jeanne d'Arc in terms of the number of her victims. She is said to have tortured and killed around 600 girls at her various castles, country estates and residences (including a city palace at Augustinerstrasse 12 in Vienna). After the death of her husband, Báthory inherited his entire fortune and then acted in the role of head of the family, which was rather untypical for women at the time. She displayed inhuman cruelty towards her subjects. Follow the Capella de la Torre into the dark dungeons of a jet-black widow – with Katharina Bäuml as your guide!

program

»Elisabeth Báthory - die Blutgräfin«
Musik von Jacobus Gallus, Ludwig Senfl, Georg Pesch, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Philippe de Monte u. a.

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.