A historic evening in the Stefaniensaal: to mark the anniversary of their more than 80-year association with the Musikverein Graz, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Muti, returns to the Styrian capital. This gala concert celebrates not only a remarkable partnership, but also the living tradition of classical symphonic music.
In the Stefaniensaal of the Musikverein Graz, the audience will experience a special concert evening: the Vienna Philharmonic, one of the world's most renowned orchestras, will present a program of Joseph Haydn's so-called London Symphonies. Under the baton of Riccardo Muti—who, as an honorary member of the Musikverein Graz since 2025, has a special relationship with the Styrian cultural institution—Haydn's symphonic masterpieces unfold into a sound cosmos full of elegance, liveliness, and orchestral sophistication.
The concert is marked by a long musical history: since 1946, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra has performed repeatedly at the Musikverein Graz, establishing a close connection between the orchestra and the city under the baton of world-renowned conductors. This evening not only honors this connection, but also deepens it as the musicians celebrate a joint festival of classical music in the historic hall.
For the audience, this is an opportunity to experience a repertoire that masterfully combines symmetry, expressiveness, and musical structure. At the same time, the performance is also a sign of how vibrant and internationally connected the concert scene in Graz is today—in an evening that combines the tradition of great orchestral art with the special atmosphere of the Stefaniensaal.
May 22, 2026
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