Book the Secret Classical Concerts by Mozart Ensemble Vienna:
If you are reading this, it means that you love secrets as much as we do. On our guided tours, we show you Vienna’s secrets – ancient alleyways, hidden courtyards and other lesser known sights. But did you know that there’s also a unique and secret concert in the heart of Vienna? We invite you to enjoy a musical evening of beautiful and moving classical music, offered by the Mozart Ensemble Vienna.
Get to know the String Quartet of the Mozart Ensemble in Vienna:
The story of the Mozart ensemble Vienna begins with the talented violinist and the good friend of Secret Vienna – Claudio Bentes. He founded the concerts at Mozarthaus in 1998 and has been offering unforgettable performances ever since. The ensemble’s repertoire includes over 200 Mozart concerts per year, making it an integral part of Vienna’s music scene. They are known for the quality music they play- divertimenti, serenades and great string quartettes of Vienna’s classical period.
Check the full schedule here:
The String Quartet and the Piano Trio
The Mozart Ensemble offers two types of concerts, either by the String Quartet or by the Piano Trio. Until not long ago, the String Quartet concert was the main concert they offered and was a bestseller, even in the competitive classical music scene in Vienna. As the name suggests, it consists of 2 violins, a viola and a cello.
The String Quartet concert is performed weekly- every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 20:00. Make sure to check our schedule, as if the concert is full there’s often a 2nd concert opened at 18:00. The concert lasts approximately 1.5 hours including a break.
The 2nd concert, performed by the Piano trio, is a more recent addition to the portfolio of the Ensemble, and has quickly become a fan favourite. The trio includes a piano, a violin and a cello, an absolutely beautiful combination of instruments. You can expect listening to legendary pieces by Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and other legendary composers. Some of the highlights of this concert include the Andante of Schubert’s Trio op. 100 and the famous piano trio all’Ongarese by Joseph Haydn.
The Piano Trio concert is performed weekly- every Tuesday and Thursday at 20:00. Make sure to check our schedule, as if the concert is full there’s often a 2nd concert opened at 18:00. The concert lasts approximately 1.5 hours including a break.
The Sala Terrena Concert Hall:
The concerts offered by the Mozart Ensemble Vienna take place in arguably the most unique and authentic concert halls. This exclusive and unique space is called the Sala Terrena, which means “Hall of the ground floor” in Italian. The space was built as part of the monastery of the German Teutonic Order in the 12th century. You will find it in one of Vienna’s most charming hidden courtyards, the Deutsche Orden Hof. You surely know where it is if you booked our “Secrets in the heart of Viienna” or “Elitist and discreet societies” tours.
By booking this classical music concert, you will get to sit in the same hall where Mozart performed himself! You see, in 1781 Mozart lived in Vienna and stayed for several months at the German Teutonic Order monastery. He played several concerts in the Sala Terrena, Vienna’s oldest concert hall, on behalf of Archbishop Colloredo, an important patron of the Mozart family and the ruler of Salzburg.
As you enter the small yet charming hall, you will immediately see the magnificent frescoes. These are the authentic frescoes that Mozart saw as he entered the same hall. If you have a sharp eye, you might recognize the baroque influences as well as the venetian late Renaissance style of the interior. It’s truly a one of a kind location for an unforgettable concert.
Booking and Cancellation Policies:
To make the booking process as easy as possible for you, we enable you to pay a prepayment in advance and the rest in cash at the concert hall. After paying your prepayment, you will receive an automatic email with your confirmation, as well as instructions how to reach the location.
In case you need to cancel, you can do so up to 48 hours before the concert. If you don’t cancel in advance, the booking is binding and will require a full payment. In case of an emergency shortly before the tour we will do our best to be flexible and try to offer you a voucher instead or the possibility of joining one of our other experiences.
The concert is offered by our dear friends from the Mozart Ensemble and is recommended by our experience. We believe you will have a great evening and an authentic, inspiring experience.
