Marathon in the World Capital of Music

Music highlight: The Concert for the Marathon
Wiener Symphoniker & VCM participants in one orchestra
 

  • Saturday, 17 April 2027, 11 am
  • In the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein
  • Unique: VCM participants and the Wiener Symphoniker perform together in one orchestra. 
After the fantastic premiere in 2026, we’re incredibly excited for the Concert for the Marathon at VCM 2027.

Experience a musical journey along Vienna’s marathon course and get into the spirit of your Vienna City Marathon experience in a truly unique way.


Tickets

Buy your tickets 
 Exclusively through the Vienna Musikverein Ticket Shop: Children and young people under the age of 19 receive a 50% discount using the code WSYVCM19. (Valid ID required.)


Application to play in the Orchestra

As a VCM participant, you can apply here to play in the orchestra and upload your video.

Get inspired. We look forward to seeing you at the Musikverein!
 


The Programme


Conductor: Jakub Przybycień

Martin Rainer
"VCM Overture"

Ludwig van Beethoven
"Fidelio", Opera in two acts op. 72, 6. March

Ernst von Dohnányi
"Szimfónikus percek" ("Symphonic Minutes") for orchestra op. 36, 5. Rondo

Johann Strauss (Sohn)
"An der schönen blauen Donau" ("The Blue Danube"), Waltz op. 314

Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dances op. 46, No. 8 in g minor "Furiant" (Presto)

Johann Strauss (Sohn)
"Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka", op. 214

Bedřich Smetana
"Dance of comedians" from the comic opera "Prodaná nevěsta" ("The Bartered Bride")

Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 6 in D major (Orchestration: Albert Parlow)

Emmanuel Chabrier
"Fête Polonaise" from the opéra comique "Le Roi malgré lui"

Josef Strauss
"Ohne Sorgen" ("Without a Care"), polka fast op. 271  
  • The premiere: Wiener Symphoniker together with runners in one orchestra
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The great Viennese classical orchestra motivates with the Concert at the Marathon, a VCM playlist, the hot spot at the Lusthaus and the VCM fanfare.
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Musicians, newcomers and bands bring rhythm and emotion to the best places on the route.
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During the marathon, runners spread fresh sounds and good vibes along the entire route.
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