A Viennese period costume concert revives the splendid aristocratic era of the 18th century

By HowToTrip Editorial Team, Reported by Huang Haoyun

 

If you have the chance to visit the music capital—Vienna, you absolutely must not miss the renowned musical feast—the "Period Costume Vienna Mozart Concert." The "Period Costume Vienna Mozart Concert," performed from May 1 to October 31 each year, follows the format and classical attire of the 18th century. Its repertoire also adheres to tradition, focusing on famous movements of symphonies, and is held in one of the world’s five greatest concert halls—the Golden Hall, famed for its “golden tone.” In this magnificent space, audiences are transported back to the splendid era of classical art.

Mozart was one of the greatest musicians of the 18th century, spending the last years of his life in Vienna, where he composed popular works such as "The Magic Flute" and "The Marriage of Figaro." The "Period Costume Vienna Mozart Concert" is one of the most distinctive concerts in the area, held at the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein, the Brahms Hall, and the Vienna State Opera. The Vienna Mozart Orchestra delivers a musical extravaganza, with all musicians donning wigs and 18th-century fashion. Not only is the visual presentation meticulously detailed, but the performance style is also deeply “classical.” The show follows the concert traditions of the time, selecting famous movements from symphonies and incorporating arias and duets by sopranos and tenors, resulting in a rich, varied, and spectacular program. Music lovers will hear Mozart’s most famous pieces, and at the end of the performance, like the Vienna New Year’s Concert, the orchestra plays encores—"The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II and "Radetzky March" by Johann Strauss I. These always transport countless listeners through time, immersing them in the splendid aristocratic dreams of the 18th century.

It’s worth mentioning that one of the performance venues is the Musikverein’s Golden Hall, a sacred site of music in Vienna. The world-famous Vienna New Year’s Concert is performed here by the Philharmonic Orchestra, and various musical performances are held here year-round. The famous Japanese film "Nodame Cantabile" was also filmed here. The Golden Hall boasts luxurious decor and excellent acoustics, and is hailed as having a “golden tone.” As one of the world’s five greatest concert halls, attending a performance here is truly worth the price of admission. Ticket information: kart-ch.mozart.co.at/Vienna-Mozart-Concerts.

 

 

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