Vienna Residence Orchestra
Classical Concerts in Vienna

Experience an evening of Vienna's most celebrated classical masterpieces, performed by the Vienna Residence Orchestra together with opera singers and ballet dancers at one of the city's elegant historic venues.

For generations, visitors have come to Vienna to experience the music that made the city one of the world's great cultural capitals. From Mozart and Haydn to the Strauss family, Vienna's musical heritage continues to inspire audiences from across the globe. Founded in 1990, the Vienna Residence Orchestra has been introducing international guests to this rich tradition for more than three decades. Today, it is one of Vienna's longest-running classical concert series, welcoming visitors who wish to experience the city's most celebrated melodies in an elegant atmosphere.

The concert programme brings together many of the best-loved works of the Viennese Classical and Romantic repertoire, including masterpieces by Mozart, Johann Strauss, and other renowned composers whose music is forever connected with Vienna. Accompanied by accomplished vocal soloists and graceful ballet dancers, the performance captures the elegance and charm that have long been associated with Vienna's rich musical tradition.

Beyond its regular performances in Vienna, the orchestra has appeared on international stages around the world, sharing Vienna's musical heritage with audiences far beyond Austria.

Whether you are discovering Vienna for the first time or returning to enjoy its timeless charm once again, the Vienna Residence Orchestra offers an inviting introduction to the city's classical music tradition. Rather than presenting a specialist programme for seasoned concertgoers, the performance is designed to be enjoyed by everyone—from first-time visitors experiencing classical music in Vienna to lifelong admirers of its unforgettable melodies.

Concert dates and tickets

The Vienna Residence Orchestra performs throughout the year. Concerts begin at 20:30 (8:30pm), with additional performances at 18:30 (6:30pm) on selected dates.
Please note that there are no performances on 24–27 December, 31 December, or 1 January.

• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
• Admission: Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. Admission is no longer possible once the performance has begun.
• Seating: Three seating categories are available: VIP, A and B. The categories are based on the location of the seats within the venue.
• Rserved seating: Seats are not individually numbered. Upon arrival, our evening staff will escort you to the best available seats within your booked category.
• Children: Children under the age of two are not permitted to attend the concerts. Children aged two to six are admitted free of charge, provided they sit on a parent’s or guardian’s lap. Reduced-price tickets are available for children up to the age of 14, as well as school pupils and students up to the age of 26 with a valid (international) student ID.
  Discounted tickets are allocated to Category B seating unless purchased together with regular tickets in a higher seating category (for example, parents attending with their children).
• Dress code: There is no strict dress code for the Vienna Residence Orchestra concerts. Most guests choose smart casual attire, although elegant evening wear is equally welcome. We simply ask that guests dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.

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From the program

The programme brings together many of the best-loved works of classical music, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Mozart's The Magic Flute to Johann Strauss II's famous Blue Danube Waltz. Together with works by Schubert, Brahms and Lehár, as well as the spirited Radetzky March, the concert offers an engaging journey through the music most closely associated with Vienna's rich musical heritage.
Designed for visitors wishing to experience Vienna's musical heritage in a single memorable evening, the Vienna Residence Orchestra presents many of classical music's most celebrated works in an accessible and entertaining performance.

The repertoire changes slightly throughout the year and may vary depending on the vocal soloists. The following selection illustrates the musical highlights of a typical performance:

• Antonio Vivaldi
  Seasonal excerpt from “The Four Seasons”
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  
  • “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” (Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major); K. 525
  • Overture from “Le Nozze di Figaro” (“The Marriage of Figaro”); K. 492
  • Duet “Papageno – Papagena” from “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”); K. 620
• Ludwig van Beethoven
  Romance No. 2 in F major; Op. 50
• Johann Strauss I
  “Radetzkymarsch” ("Radetzky March"); Op. 228
• Johann Strauss II
  
  • Waltz “Wiener Blut” (“Viennese Blood”); Op. 354
  • Waltz “An der schönen blauen Donau” (“The Blue Danube”); Op. 314
• Franz Lehár
  Ballsirenen Waltz from “Die lustige Witwe” (“The Merry Widow”)
• Johannes Brahms
  Hungarian Dance No. 5; WoO 1
• Franz Schubert
  Symphony No. 8 in B minor “Die Unvollendete” (“Unfinished Symphony”);D 759