Mario Eritreo - Orgelkonzert - Bach, Mozart, Chopin u.a. - Kapelle der Krypta der Peterskirche - Wien - 2026

Kapelle der Krypta der Peterskirche, Wien

A special place is opening its doors: The chapel in the crypt of St. Peter’s Church, which is normally closed to the public, will become a space for peace and reflection during the pre-Christmas season.

Mario Eritreo, an internationally sought-after master of his craft, will lead this special evening on the chapel’s small electric organ, which was deliberately chosen to complement the intimate character of the space. His carefully curated program creates an atmosphere far removed from the hustle and bustle and stress of the Christmas season—a moment to pause and take a deep breath.

The concert is complemented by the famous, atmospheric nativity scene exhibition in the crypt, which rounds out the evening in a special way and brings the contemplative atmosphere of Advent to life.

The crypt and chapel are comfortably heated year-round.

Duration: 60 minutes, no intermission

Excerpt from the program:

Johann Pachelbel
Canon in D Major

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Sonata, Op. 65, No. 6, in D minor, “Our Father Sonata”
I. Chorale, Andante sostenuto (Variations, Allegro molto (Toccata))

Johann Sebastian Bach
from Concerto in D minor, BMW 974 (after A. Marcello, II: Adagio)

Antonio Valente
“Lo Ballo dell’intorcia”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Andante for a roller in a small organ, K. 616

Johann Sebastian Bach
Pastoral in F Major, BVM 590
I. Alla siciliana II. Allemande III. Aria IV. Alla Gigue

Antonio Vivaldi
“The Four Seasons,” “Winter,” RV 297: Allegro non molto, Largo, Allegro*

Ludwig van Beethoven
from “Moonlight Sonata,” Op. 27, No. 2, I. Adagio sostenuto*

Johann Sebastian Bach
from “Italian Concerto,” BWV 971, I. Adagio sostenuto*

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
“Spinnerlied,” Op. 67, No. 4*

Frédéric Chopin
“Prelude,” Op. 28, No. 4*

Johann Sebastian Bach
from Sonata No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526, II. Largo

Camille Saint-Saëns
from “The Carnival of the Animals,” “The Swan”*

Jules Massenet
Meditation from the opera “Thais”*

Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565

* Arrangement for solo organ: Mario Eritreo