Les Musiciennes du Concert des Nations / Bakieva / Riesner / Savall - Pietá!

Performers:

Les Musiciennes du Concert des Nations, Ensemble
Alfia Bakieva, violin
Bianca Riesner, violoncello
Jordi Savall, direction

Vivaldi and the orphan girls of the Ospedale della Pietà
Was Vivaldi actually celibate? Since his ordination to the priesthood in 1703, this would have been only right and proper, but there is no more proof of this than there is of the opposite. In any case, celibacy was not viewed so strictly at the time and 18th century Venice must have been like a permanent »temptation from St Anthony« for a priest. Don Antonio Vivaldi also taught orphan girls to play the violin, cello and viola da gamba at the Ospedale della Pietà for ten years. He wrote the majority of his virtuoso instrumental music for them and formed the orchestra into an ensemble that –, as one read in the gazettes –, was only allowed to be heard in secret so as not to give crowds of music tourists the wrong idea. With his Musiciennes du Concert des Nations and an all-Vivaldi programme, Jordi Savall recalls this Venetian attraction of an all-female top orchestra.

program

Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto F-Dur RV 544 für Violine, Violoncello und Streicher. Il Proteo o sia Il mondo al rovescio
Concerto Es-Dur RV 253 für Violine, Streicher und Basso continuo »La tempesta di mare« (1725))
Concerto h-moll RV 580 für vier Violinen, Violoncello, Streicher und Basso continuo (L'estro armonico) (1711))
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Antonio Vivaldi
Le quattro stagioni »Die vier Jahreszeiten« op. 8 (1725)

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.