The eventful life and dazzling career of Viennese composer Julius Bürger (1897–1995) reflect the musical and social upheavals of the 20th century. His career brought him into contact with numerous influential figures in music history, and his original compositions also bear the unmistakable signature of a master of his craft. Despite significant successes at leading opera houses and radio stations worldwide, Bürger’s artistic path was abruptly interrupted and permanently altered by the rise of National Socialism. Although he continued to compose undeterred in the following decades, a large part of his oeuvre remained hidden for a long time – until these important works were rediscovered in the last years of his life.
The performance of his music follows on from a highly acclaimed concert in August 2023, which focused on Bürger’s serious works. This concert now turns its attention to his entertaining, brilliant, and colorful compositions. The Divertimento Viennese orchestra will perform under the baton of Vinzenz Praxmarer. The soloists are the internationally acclaimed baritone Thomas Hampson and mezzo-soprano Josipa Bainac. This concert also sets a strong signal for musical discoveries: all of the works are Austrian premieres, some of them even world premieres.
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 07:30 pm
ORF RadioKulturhaus/ Großer Sendesaal
Argentinierstraße 30A
1040 Vienna
Ticket reservations from April 1st at the RadioKulturhaus ticket office (in the entrance area of the Großer Sendesaal)
Phone: +43 1 / 501 70-377
Email: radiokulturhaus@orf.at
Opening hours:
Mon. – Fri. from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
(For events, the box office opens 60 minutes before the start of the event.)
Performers:
Diviertimento Viennese Orchestra conducted by Vinzenz Praxmarer
Thomas Hampson, baritone
Josipa Bainac, mezzo-soprano
