Chineke! Orchestra / Grevious / Young

Performers:

Chineke! Orchestra, Orchestra
Njioma Chinyere Grevious, violin
Joseph Young, conductor

Chineke! Orchestra
God, the creator of the world and of good: Nothing less means »Chineke« in the Nigerian Igbo language. The Chineke! Orchestra is the first professional symphony orchestra in Europe that is largely made up of people of colour and members of ethnic minorities. Founded in 2015, it has conquered international concert stages and is now performing in Vienna for the first time. The energetic »Four Black American Dances« by the young composer Carlos Simon will open the evening with liturgical and ecstatic sounds. At the centre of the concert is the Symphony No. 1 by Florence Price –, the first work by an African-American composer to be performed by a large symphony orchestra. Rounded off by the violin concerto by British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the result is a programme that –, like the Chineke! Orchestra itself – celebrates the vision of vibrant diversity in classical music.

program

Carlos Simon
Four Black American Dances (2023)
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Konzert für Violine und Orchester g-moll op. 80 (1911)

Pause

Florence B. Price
Symphonie Nr. 1 (1932)

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.