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Theresienmesse

S Styriarte

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In the spiritual centre of the festival, Styrairte Konzert in der Pfarrkirche Stainz the parish church of Stainz, maestro Dirigent Michael Hofstetter in bester Laune Michael Hofstetter and the festival orchestra will build a bridge from Haydn's earliest church works to his last mass.

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a musician’s entire life in one hour of music

When Austria’s Empress Marie Therèse, granddaughter of the legendary Maria Theresia, fell in love with Haydn’s Theresienmesse, the monks had already been gone from Stainz for 15 years. Thanks to Archduke John the monastery and church were preserved. Thanks to the Styriarte they are the venue for a festival of sacred song every year. In Stainz Michael Hofstetter conducts Haydn’s earliest work of church music and one of his last masses – a musician’s entire life in one hour of music.

Programme

Joseph Haydn: Salve Regina in E major, Hob. XXIIIb:1 
Mass in B flat major, "Theresienmesse", Hob. XXII:12 

Duration: about 70 minutes without intermission

Tickets

Prices: EUR 48 / 72 / 108 / 144 

Reductions:
U27 (for all under 27) & Ö1 Intro: 50 % reduction

Traditional Schilcher reception organised by the municipality of Stainz in the castle courtyard before the concerts.

Cast

Francesca Lombardi Mazzulli

Porträt Francesca Lombardi Mazzulli
© Giacomo Miglierina
Soprano

Maria Hegele

Porträt Maria Hegele
© Sofija Palurovic
Mezzo-Soprano

Aco Bišćević

Porträt Aco Bišćević
© Andrej Grilc
Tenor

Damien Gastl

Portrait von Damien Gastl
© Christian Hartmann
Baritone

The youthful, vital baritone left a lasting impression on the Styriarte audience at his brilliant "Don Giovanni" debut in 2020. Only a little later, in autumn 2020, he made the leap into the opera studio ensemble of his hometown of Strasbourg. In addition, the young Frenchman has already made guest appearances in oratorio productions by renowned German orchestras.

Arnold Schoenberg Chor

Die Frauen des Arnold Schönberg Chors singen
© Werner Kmetitsch
Choir

The differentiation and plasticity with which Erwin Ortner's hand-picked ensemble of voices realises choral works from all epochs is unrivalled. The Arnold Schoenberg Choir, founded in 1972 and a regular guest at the Styriarte festival for decades, has won countless prizes - including the Grammy in 2002 for a St Matthew Passion under Nikolaus Harnoncourt.

Styriarte Festival Orchestra

Styriarte Festspiel-Orchester mit Andrés Orozco-Estrada auf der Bühne
© Nikola Milatovic
Orchestra

Styriarte's orchestral "Supergroup" is made up of changing international star guests and musicians from the first-class fund of the Recreation orchestra, depending on need and occasion. The orchestra's tuning and choice of instruments follow the historical requirements of the works performed.

Michael Hofstetter

Dirigent Michael Hofstetter in bester Laune
© Werner Kmetitsch
Conductor

The Munich-born conductor, born in 1961, has been a very close friend of Styriarte since his highly acclaimed work as chief conductor of the Recreation Orchestra (2012 - 2016). His excellence in the historical practice of baroque and classical music as well as his inspiring enthusiasm on the podium are in demand on the world's great concert and opera stages.

All artists

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Coach transfer

We offer a coach transfer to our event in Stainz. Departure at 03.30 pm and 06.00 pm in front of the opera house, price EUR 18. Return journey after the concert.
Please make a reservation in our ticket office or in our online shop.

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