Ensemble 1700 / de Sá / Oberlinger - Damenbart und Hosenrolle

Performers:

Ensemble 1700
Bruno de Sá, soprano
Dorothee Oberlinger, recorder, direction

Confusion of the Roman Baroque

Men in female roles and absurdly high male roles, women singing trouser roles – were commonplace in Baroque opera. This was partly the result of ideological regulations (no women on the opera stage in Rome!) and partly due to the aesthetic preferences of the time. This year's dinner concert with arias and instrumental music of predominantly Roman provenance is part of the »portrait of Dorothee Oberlinger« of the current season. At the dazzling centre of this virtuoso interplay of the sexes is the Brazilian star soprano Bruno de Sá, who will be making his Konzerthaus debut as part of this 34th »Resonanzen« and will reliably generate storms of enthusiasm with his phenomenal voice and enormous stage presence.

program

Musik von Alessandro Scarlatti, Giovanni Battista Bononcini, Arcangelo Corelli,
Francesco Barsanti, Alessandro Marcello und Georg Friedrich Händel

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.