Ensemble 1700 / Li Piffari e le Muse / Mields / Brandt / Oberlinger

Peformers:

Ensemble 1700
Li Piffari e le Muse, ensemble
Dorothee Mields, soprano
Matthias Brandt, speaker
Dorothee Oberlinger, recorder, direction

Christmas music and texts
Shepherds at the cot: as representatives of the common people who are the first to hear the joyful news of Jesus' birth, they not only appear in nocturnal Baroque paintings or as imaginative nativity figures. They also found their way into music in the form of so-called pastorals. In Rome, the so-called pifferari, shepherds who play music, traditionally came down from the mountains at Christmas time to play bagpipes or other wind instruments.

The pastoral
In pastorals, music of a sweet or cheerful character, these instruments are used or the drone pipes of the bagpipes are played. Dorothee Oberlinger and her Ensemble 1700, Li Piffari e le Muse and soprano Dorothee Mields present a programme based on the tradition of the pifferari. The programme will not only feature Christmas music by Arcangelo Corelli, George Frideric Handel, Alessandro Scarlatti and Antonio Vivaldi, but Matthias Brandt will also read appropriate texts.

program

»Pastorale«
weihnachtliches Programm mit Lesung italienischer Weihnachtstexte
Arcangelo Corelli
Concerto grosso g-moll op. 6/8 »Fatto per la notte di Natale« (1714))
Anonymus
Quanno nascete Ninno. Weihnachtslied aus Neapel
Georg Friedrich Händel
Konzert F-Dur op. 4/5 HWV 293 für Orgel und Orchester (Bearbeitung für Blockflöte, Streicher und Basso continuo) (1735)
Fanny Lewald
Die Christnacht (Italienisches Bilderbuch)
Alessandro Scarlatti
Cantata Pastorale per la Natività di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo
Alfonso Maria de' Liguori
Tu scendi dalle stelle »Der vom Himmel herabsteigt«

-Pause-

Francisco Soto de Langa
L'unico figlio (1588)
Giovanni Antonio Guido
L'Hyver: La saison des frimats (Scherzi Armonici sopra Le Quattro Staggioni dell'Anno)
Turi Vasile
La ciaramella di Delfo (Teil 1)
Auszüge (Paura del vento e altri racconti)
Alessandro Scarlatti
Aria pastorale (Non sò qual più m'ingombra. Cantata pastorale à Canto solo con Violini)
Turi Vasile
La ciaramella di Delfo (Teil 2)
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto C-Dur RV 443 für Flautino, Streicher und Basso continuo (1742 vor)

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.