Mario Berger

Concert experiences with Mario Berger are characterized by a special atmosphere. The concerts are characterized by gentle melodies alternating with spirited, rhythmic passages, performed with impressive virtuosity and a profound sense of timbre, peppered with anecdotes from Berger's numerous tours and travels.
With his new program “Guitarras Magicas,“ the “Poet of the Guitar“ enters new musical territory and presents us with an unprecedented journey through the diverse world of guitar music. Classical, Latin, blues, jazz, rock, and folklore – performed on five different guitars: Spanish classical guitar, dobro, ukulele, jazz archtop, and Fender Stratocaster. Original compositions alternate with works by Bach, Mozart, Sanz, Charles Mingus, Jimi Hendrix, Paco de Lucia, and Al Di Meola. The accompanying and long-awaited CD will also be presented this evening.
The audience can look forward to a true masterpiece, a diverse and profound concert experience that will be a unique bridge and ultimately a liberating experience. Prepare to be surprised!

program

Mario Berger
»Guitarras Magicas«

Place

The Konzerthaus in Vienna (German: Wiener Konzerthaus) was opened 1913. It is situated in the third district just at the edge of the first district in Vienna. Since it was founded it has always tried to emphasise both tradition and innovative musical styles.

In 1890, the first ideas for a Haus für Musikfeste (House for music festivals) came about. The idea of the new multi-purpose building was to be more interesting to the broader public than the traditional Vienna Musikverein. In addition to the concert hall, the first drawings by Ludwig Baumann for the Olympion included an ice-skating area and a bicycle club. In an attached open air area, 40,000 visitors would be able to attend events. The drawings were not accepted. However, today an ice skating area is situated right next to the building.

The Konzerthaus was finally built between 1911 and 1913. The architects were Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer; the work was done in cooperation with Ludwig Baumann.