Vivaldi: The Four Seasons in St. Stephens Cathedral

In this concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral, listen to the gentle winds and violent thunderstorms, bird voices and the barking of a dog, the hunting and a farmer's dance that Vivaldi composed into his music. Vivaldi knew like no other how to create musical images that stimulate the imagination and captivate the audience.

Where would it be more fitting to perform Vivaldi's “The Four Seasons“ - a parable of life and death - than in St. Stephen's Cathedral, where his funeral festivities were celebrated after the composer's death in 1741? In 1740, a poor Vivaldi arrived in Vienna, with high hopes for patronage from the Emperor. Only ten months after his arrival, Vivaldi passed away and was therefore buried in Vienna.

J. S. Bach's Violin Concerto in E major compliments the programme, taking Vivaldi's concertos as a model. It therefore contains hints of Vivaldi on the one hand, and Bach's unmistakable musical spirit with virtuoso solos on the other. The dialogue between the strings and the soloist creates an entertaining and lively concert experience that wonderfully rounds off Vivaldi's Four Seasons.

Performers:

Harmonia Ensemble Vienna

The Harmonia Ensemble Vienna was formed to pass on masterful interpretations to the next generation, to mix great experience with young esprit, to let the joy of making music together spill over to the audience and to prepare and arrange programs with great attention to detail.

The musicians of the ensemble consist of experienced chamber musicians who are and have been members of renowned string quartets and piano trios for many years - many of them teach at universities and music schools - , soloists with great successes in international competitions, and graduates, some of whom have studied with the experienced ensemble members. The ensemble can be expanded with wind and vocal soloists, which significantly enriches the repertoire.

In the Harmonia Ensemble, the musicians are united by the joy of making music together. For years they have supported the Vienna St. Stephen‘s Cathedral with their very successful Summer and Advent concerts.

duration: 60 Minutes, no intermission

programa

J. S. Bach
Violinkonzert Nr. 2 in E-Dur (BWV 1042)
A. Vivaldi
Die vier Jahreszeiten (op. 8)

Lugar

Catedral de San Esteban de Viena – El símbolo de la ciudad y una obra maestra de la arquitectura gótica

La Catedral de San Esteban, conocida cariñosamente como "Steffl", es el monumento más emblemático de Viena y una de las construcciones góticas más importantes de Europa. Situada en el corazón de la ciudad, en Stephansplatz, impresiona con su imponente torre sur (136,4 metros), su colorido techo de tejas y su elaborada fachada.

Desde su construcción en el siglo XII, la catedral ha sido el centro espiritual de Viena, representando su rica historia y su patrimonio cultural. En su interior, los visitantes pueden admirar sus magníficos altares, sus vidrieras decoradas y la famosa campana "Pummerin". También son de gran interés las catacumbas, donde descansan numerosas personalidades históricas.

Además de su función religiosa, la Catedral de San Esteban es un importante escenario para conciertos de música clásica, recitales de órgano y ceremonias solemnes.

Cómo llegar en transporte público

Metro:

• U1, U3 Estación Stephansplatz – acceso directo a la catedral

Tranvía:

• Líneas 1, 2, 71, D (parada Kärntner Ring, Oper) – aproximadamente 5 minutos a pie

Autobús:

• Líneas 1A, 2A, 3A (parada Stephansplatz)

Gracias a su ubicación céntrica en el primer distrito de Viena, la catedral es fácilmente accesible desde cualquier punto de la ciudad.

Catedral de San Esteban de Viena – Un monumento histórico de belleza atemporal

Ya sea como lugar de culto, monumento histórico o escenario musical, la Catedral de San Esteban fascina con su arquitectura, su historia y su importancia cultural, siendo una de las construcciones más impresionantes de Europa.