Philharmonic Generations Vienna bei den Innsbrucker Promenadenkonzerten 2025 im Hof der Kaiserlichen Hofburg Innsbruck

Sunday

14

July 2025

7:30 pm

Imperial Hofburg Innsbruck

Sun, July 14 2025, 7:30 pm

Imperial Hofburg Innsbruck

Innsbruck Promenade Concerts
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Octet in E-flat major, Op. 103 “Parthia”
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K. 361 “Gran Partita”
Sona MacDonald Recitation
Friedrich Pfeiffer Conductor

Philharmonic Generations Vienna Innsbruck Promenade Concerts 2025

Philharmonic Generations Vienna Innsbruck Promenade Concerts 2025 opened the summer evening at the Imperial Hofburg with a program that beautifully combined tradition and youthful energy. From the very first bars, it was clear how deeply the audience was moved by the ensemble’s joy of playing.

Program & Soloists at the Promenade Concerts 2025

Under the baton of Friedrich Pfeiffer, works were performed that blended classical elegance with vibrant dynamism. Oboist Katharina Kratochwil, wearing a green dress, captivated with her radiant tone, while Elena Biosca Bas revealed subtle nuances on the basset horn. Additionally, Sona MacDonald added special artistic depth to the evening with her recitations, creating an impressive dialogue between music and spoken word.

Atmosphere in Innsbruck

Despite the summer rain, the audience remained cheerful, patiently waiting under umbrellas. This made it all the more evident how strongly music connects people and how much the attendees wanted to enjoy the evening. The unique setting of the Innsbruck Hofburg heightened the experience, as history, architecture, and music came together in harmonious unity.

Highlight: Philharmonic Generations Vienna 2025

The Innsbruck Promenade Concerts 2025 once again demonstrated why they are considered one of the most important festivals in the Alpine region. Philharmonic Generations Vienna presented itself as an ensemble that unites different generations of musicians, creating a truly distinctive artistic signature. In the end, it became clear that this performance was not just a concert, but a highlight of the entire season—an evening that will be remembered for a long time.

Ensemble

  • Oboe: Katharina Kratochwil (Vienna Volksoper), Isabella Schwarz (Academy of the Vienna Philharmonic)
  • Clarinet: Stefan Neubauer (Vienna State Opera), Stella Szabolic (MDW)
  • Bassoon: Štěpán Turnovský (Vienna Philharmonic), Beatrix Kiss (Vienna State Opera)
  • Basset Horn: Elena Biosca Bas (Graz Philharmonic), Samuel Neubauer (MDW)
  • Horn: Robert Lorenzi (Vienna State Opera), Julius Schantl (European Chamber Orchestra), Felix Aigler (award-winner “Jugend musiziert”), Markus Bauer (Academy of the Vienna Philharmonic)
  • Double Bass: Paul Salomon (MDW)


With its combination of young talents and renowned top musicians, Philharmonic Generations Vienna embodies the spirit of Viennese musical tradition—intergenerational, inspiring, and vibrant.