Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra / Vengerov / Chung

Performers:

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
Maxim Vengerov, violin
Myung-Whun Chung, conductor

Recovered and archaic energies
»I owe it to you that my love of work has returned with redoubled strength. Never, never, not for a moment will I forget that you have helped me to continue living my artistic profession.« Peter Tchaikovsky wrote this in November 1877 to his patron and friend Nadeshda von Meck, who enabled him to recuperate in the Swiss spa town of Clarens on Lake Geneva after a serious crisis. The positive energy he regained here is also reflected in the violin concerto he composed there. It is on the program for the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra's first performance at the Wiener Konzerthaus. The soloist is Maxim Vengerov, who has already wowed audiences here in various orchestral and chamber music concerts. Like the conductor of the evening, Myung-Whun Chung, the dedicated violinist is a UN Goodwill Ambassador. In the second half of the concert, Chung, who has already been chief conductor of the Paris Opéra Bastille, the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and principal guest conductor of the Staatskapelle Dresden, will conduct Igor Stravinsky's »Le sacre du printemps«, which sparkles with archaic power.

program

Peter Iljitsch Tschaikowsky
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur op. 35 (1878)

Igor Strawinski
Le sacre du printemps. Bilder aus dem heidnischen Russland (1911–1913)

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.