It is our first time and Vienna and of course we must go see a musical! Both concerts have received good reviews but was wondering if anyone had an opinion on which would be better to see?
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
5518 posts
I doubt you will see a musical. A concert, perhaps? These venues have different concerts each night. What are your dates and what is the performance called?
Posted by
OP
17 posts
yes... a Concert.
These are the 2 I have heard most about. We are going in November. I just was wondering if anyone had any intake on the two performances
Classical Concert in Vienna's St. Anne's Church: Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert
Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert at St. Charles Church in Vienna
Posted by
OP
17 posts
We will be in Vienna november 6th and leave the 9th
Posted by
Southeast US
4064 posts
I attended a concert at St. Anne's a few years ago. It was a perfectly fine performance... more for tourists than for locals, but the musicians were good. The Musikverein's Großer Saal is a great place to see a concert, but there is not much of interest there during the dates of your visit.
Posted by
OP
17 posts
What is suggested to stay more away from the touristy shows? I do not know much about this and it is something my boyfriend would really like to see
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area
5697 posts
Not necessarily hokey-touristy in church venues. Many places tend towards the "standards" like The Four Seasons which more people know -- but locals who go to concerts on a regular basis want to hear a variety of composers/ styles/ selections. Your choice may depend on your musical preferences.
Posted by
Southeast US
4064 posts
I think the church concerts are fine, especially if there are not better options. Hokey-touristy, to borrow Laura's term, to me is musicians dressed in 18th century costumes. The church concerts are not that.