Important! Max Richter is not taking part in the concert. Join us for an extraordinary musical dialogue between two visionary composers – Antonio Vivaldi and Max Richter – performed by Mystery Ensemble in one of Vienna’s most atmospheric churches. This programme offers a fresh perspective on the iconic cycle The Four Seasons. Instead of presenting a single unified version, the concert takes you on a journey through the seasons, alternating between Vivaldi’s vivid baroque original and Richter’s contemporary reimagining. Each movement becomes a conversation across centuries – between tradition and innovation, between the handwritten and the cinematic. Max Richter, one of today’s most acclaimed composers, gained worldwide recognition with Recomposed: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons, a project that blends classical strings with ambient minimalism. Since its release in 2012, the album has topped charts and become a modern classic in its own right. Alongside Richter’s luminous soundscapes, Vivaldi’s masterful depictions of nature, life, and time remain as powerful as ever – a musical calendar full of colour, charm, and vitality. In this one-hour concert, you can expect a thoughtful selection of interwoven movements from both composers, along with bonus pieces from Richter’s solo albums and film scores – creating a deep and immersive listening experience.