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Muti inspires in Salzburg: Schubert and Bruckner on an emotional high!
Riccardo Muti conducted Schubert and Bruckner in Salzburg on August 15, 2025, celebrated by a standing ovation from the audience.
Muti inspires in Salzburg: Schubert and Bruckner on an emotional high!
On August 15, 2025, music lovers gathered at the Großer Festspielhaus Salzburg for a very special concert conducted by the renowned conductor Riccardo Muti. The Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera Choir presented works by Franz Schubert and Anton Bruckner. This performance not only celebrated the musical excellence of the participants, but also kept the rich tradition of Austrian music alive. Loud BR CLASSIC The broadcast of the concert was a highlight that many listeners experienced up close.
A particular focus was on Schubert's Fannter Fourth Symphony, which is often labeled “tragic” or “pathetic”. However, one of the concertgoers described her as “the magical one”. Schubert, born on January 31, 1797 in Vienna, is considered one of the most important composers of the Viennese Classical and Romantic periods. His life's work includes over 1,500 compositions, most of which are songs that are still played and sung today. In this way, Schubert has shaped some of the most formative musical experiments in Austrian culture over the years Wikipedia reported.
Romantic sounds and thrilling performances
Riccardo Muti, who has shared paths with the Vienna Philharmonic for many years, managed to create a romantic sound from a solid string foundation without drifting into exaggerated pathos. During the performance of the Mass in F minor by Anton Bruckner, Muti threw unnecessary ballast overboard and focused on the essentials. The Vienna State Opera Choir impressed with a gentle and nuanced “Kyrie” that visibly touched the audience.
The special moments of the evening were created again and again by Muti, especially in “Credo”, which was highlighted as the centerpiece of the concert. Appreciative boos and standing ovations from the audience were the result of this rousing performance. It is not for nothing that Muti is considered a gifted singer-conductor who continually challenges and encourages his choirs.
A graduation with tradition
The concert was not only a musical celebration, but also a homage to the great tradition of Austrian music. Schubert, whose nearly 630 songs are among music's greatest treasures, would certainly be pleased to see his legacy honored in such company and with such devotion. Anyone who experienced this evening in Salzburg was able to feel a touch of history and experience Austria's rich musical heritage up close.
The performance will certainly continue to resonate in many conversations in the coming days. The Vienna Philharmonic and Riccardo Muti have once again proven that they have a knack for great musical events. And so the anticipation remains for future concerts that will enrich cultural life in Vienna and beyond.