Vienna Philharmonic

Vienna Philharmonic – Konzerthaus Great Hall

Experience the world-renowned Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra) live in the magnificent Great Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus (Großer Saal), one of Vienna’s most prestigious concert venues. Opened in 1913, the Wiener Konzerthaus is celebrated for its elegant architecture, outstanding acoustics, and exceptional musical tradition, providing a spectacular setting for an unforgettable evening of classical music.

Founded in 1842 by Otto Nicolai, the Wiener Philharmoniker is internationally recognized as one of the world’s finest orchestras. With its distinctive Viennese sound, artistic excellence, and unique tradition of selecting its members from the orchestra of the Vienna State Opera, the ensemble has cultivated an extraordinary musical legacy for more than 180 years. Closely associated with many of history’s greatest composers and conductors, the Vienna Philharmonic continues to perform at the world’s most prestigious concert halls and international festivals.

The concert program features masterpieces by some of classical music’s greatest composers, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic together with internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists. Depending on the concert date, audiences can experience works ranging from the great Viennese Classical and Romantic repertoire to major compositions of the 20th and 21st centuries.

With approximately 1,800 seats, the Great Hall (Großer Saal) of the Wiener Konzerthaus is the venue’s largest and most impressive concert hall. Renowned for its excellent acoustics, elegant historic interior, and more than a century of musical history, it has welcomed many of the world’s greatest orchestras, conductors, and soloists. Attending a Vienna Philharmonic concert at the Wiener Konzerthaus offers classical music lovers the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most celebrated orchestras in one of Vienna’s landmark concert halls.