My husband, 14 year old son and I are on the GAS in mid to late July. We are hoping to listen to a concert when in Vienna and/or Salzburg and not sure the best options. Would like to book ahead if possible. I found an option for an evening concert at Mirabell Palace in Salzburg but not sure if that’s the best opportunity. Any other suggestions for must do experiences or places to eat would be appreciated. Thanks so much!
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4169 posts
Generally speaking , your dates are off season , and while there are tourist oriented programs available , most European musicians are out of town playing in the various summer festivals . However , The Salzburg Festival will be in full swing , and that will more than make up for it - https://www.salzburgerfestspiele.at/en/s/guest-orchestras-2023 Take a look , and see if anything works for you . Write again if you have any questions about specific programming
Posted by
Irving
3299 posts
Don’t go to an opera where the orchestra dresses in period costumes because it’s more about entertainment than the quality of music.
Posted by
OP
5 posts
Thank you for the info. I had looked up the music festival but it is sold out when we are there.
Posted by
Chicago
8188 posts
Vienna has small ensemble classical concerts (non- aficionados) all year round covering excerpts famous pieces everyday in one of the many old and beautiful churches.
https://www.viennaconcerts.com/
Posted by
Phoenix🌵
3102 posts
Here are some links that may help you:
Vienna
https://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/
https://classicexclusive.com/en/home/
https://konzerthaus.at/en/internationalesmusikfest
Salzburg
https://www.salzburghighlights.at/en/mozart-dinner-concert-salzburg/dinner-best-of-mozart-fortress-concert-25/
https://www.salzburg-palace-concerts.com/concert-7605-palace-concert-on-21-06-2023
https://marionetten.at/kalender
I will be in Vienna and Salzburg mid-June and booked a ballet that Wiener Stattsoper and the Salzburg Mozart dinner/concert. I wanted to see more, but know I don't have time.