The Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg is much more than a classical concert in Vienna – it is a complete experience combining music, singing, ballet and culinary delights. In the magnificent halls of the baroque palace, the masterpieces of Viennese classical music merge with the elegance of the Viennese waltz to create an unforgettable evening.
The soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra are accompanied by internationally acclaimed sopranos and dancers from the Royal Ballet. This combination of sound, song and movement creates an atmosphere that brings Austrian music history and the incomparable Viennese joie de vivre to life in an impressive way.
A concert that honours the great masters – Mozart, the Waltz King Johann Strauss, Vivaldi and many more – and celebrates Viennese dance culture in its most beautiful form: as an encounter between sound, movement and imperial elegance.
The Imperial Gala Concert focuses on the soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra – hand-picked from among the best musicians in Vienna. They interpret the works of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Pachelbel and many other famous representatives of their time with perfection, passion and that unmistakable Viennese sound culture that is unique worldwide.
In particular, the immortal masterpieces of Mozart, the baroque elegance of Vivaldi and the powerful works of Beethoven, complemented by the timeless melodies of Pachelbel and the famous waltzes of the Waltz King Johann Strauss, fill the hall with life and Viennese joie de vivre.
The programme presents the most famous pieces of classical music.
Our programme highlights:
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Alla Turca, aria of the Queen of the Night from the opera “The Magic Flute” and much more.
The Blue Danube (Danube Waltz), Radetzky March, Emperor Waltz, Wiener Blut Waltz, Voices of Spring Waltz and much more.
Winter from “The Four Seasons”
Canon in D major
My lips, they kiss so hotly
Another highlight of the evening are the internationally acclaimed sopranos, who will delight the audience with arias from Mozart’s operas, Strauss’ waltzes and other masterpieces. Their voices lend the concert additional radiance and make every performance a feast for the senses.
The Vienna Royal Ballet transports the audience into the world of dance. With exclusively choreographed performances, the music of the great composers is translated into movement – elegant, precise and full of expressiveness. The combination of baroque scenery, classical music and artistic dance creates an atmosphere that is unique in Vienna.
An English-speaking presenter guides the audience through the evening with charm, humour and a wealth of specialist knowledge. He recounts entertaining anecdotes about the Palais Auersperg, the composers and the imperial era, turning the concert into a cultural journey through history and music.
The result is an evening that combines classical music, culinary excellence and imperial elegance into a total work of art.
