ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien / Kaziboni

Performers:

Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
Vimbayi Kaziboni, conductor

Opening concert Wien Modern
The ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and Vimbayi Kaziboni, now very familiar to local audiences as Conductor in Residence at Klangforum Wien, open the »Wien Modern« festival and the »Nouvelles Aventures« cycle. This concert is hard to beat in terms of topicality and global relevance: Kaziboni comes from Zimbabwe and was educated as a Fulbright scholar in Los Angeles and Frankfurt am Main. The jazz trombonist and composer George Lewis was born in Chicago and now teaches at Columbia University in New York. Together they have developed a program that combines works by Lewis himself with pieces by Jessie Cox, a Swiss national with roots in Trinidad and Tobago who teaches at Harvard University, and Hannah Kendall, a British woman with roots in Guyana. In Cox's words, this evening reflects »questions of ethnicity, migration, national belonging and our relationship to the planet«.

Event with free seating

program

George Lewis
Your Network is Unstable (2024)
Jessie Cox
Schattenspiel (2023) (EA)
Hannah Kendall
He stretches out the north over the void and hangs the earth on nothing (2023) (EA)
George Lewis
Weathering (2023) (EA)

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.