Let the Music speak
Orpheus Kammerorchester Wien, delivered the real "Viennese sound"last night in Musikverein.
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Founded in 2011 by its artistic director and conductor, Konstantinos Diminakis, Orpheus Kammerorchester Wien has established itself as a distinguished ensemble, celebrated for its artistic excellence and innovative programming.
Comprising 40 internationally acclaimed musicians, Orpheus brings together extraordinary talent and diverse musical personalities, creating an ensemble renowned for its refined sound and interpretative depth.
Orpheus Kammerorchester Wien has captivated audiences in prestigious concert halls across Austria, Germany, and beyond, including:
• Musikverein Vienna
• Saint Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), Vienna
• Ehrbaarsaal, Prayner Konservatorium, Vienna
• Town Hall of Vienna (Rathaus)
• Brucknerhaus, Linz
• Gasteig – Carl Orff Saal, Munich
• Liederhalle, Stuttgart
The orchestra has also been invited to perform at renowned international festivals, such as:
• Festival Sacrale in Pordenone, Italy
• Music Festival Setif, Algeria
Expanding its global reach, the orchestra successfully toured China in 2024, further solidifying its reputation as an ensemble of international caliber. Orpheus seamlessly blends Western classical music with a strong focus on Austrian composers, offering audiences a unique and enriching musical experience. Theorchestra has championed the works of Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, J.Strauss, Bruckner, and Mahler, alongside masterpieces by Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, and Debussy. Its performances feature orchestral and operatic works, often arranged for chamber ensemble, including an acclaimed rendition of Claude Debussy’s "Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune" for 13 instruments and a chamber version of Gustav
Mahler’s 4th Symphony.
Orpheus Kammerorchester Wien has collaborated with distinguished vocal and instrumental soloists, as well as leading choirs, expanding its artistic scope while fostering a spirit of teamwork and creative synergy.
In 2016, the orchestra recorded three acclaimed CDs featuring the works of Athanasios Simoglou at the historic Sofiensäle in Vienna. These recordings, now available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms, mark a significant milestone in Orpheus' dedication to preserving and promoting exceptional compositions.
With its unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, dynamic programming, and international collaborations, Orpheus Kammerorchester Wien continues to inspire audiences worldwide, redefining the possibilities of chamber music in the 21st century.
ARTISTIC
DIRECTOR
Konstantinos Diminakis, artistic director of “Orpheus Kammerorchester Wien”, was chosen by the London Symphony Orchestra as one of the most talented young conductors of Europe for 2012 (Donatella Flick Competition). He has conducted performances in opera houses like Klosterneuburg Opera Austria, Opera de Bauge France, Rose Theater London, National Opera of Greece and various concert halls including Musikverein Vienna, Gasteig Munich, Liederhalle Stuttgart, Brucknerhaus Linz. He studied orchestra conducting at the Vienna University for Music and Performing Arts (U.Lajovic) and piano at the University of Macedonia - Department of Music Science and Art (class D. Evnouhidou). He attended master classes with conductors including Zubin Mehta, Sir Simon Rattle, Collin Metters, Daniel Harding. He has conducted among others the Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna, the Wiener Kammerorchester, the Kammerorchester Graz, as well as the Rzeszow Orchestra Poland, the orchestra of Ploesti Romania and ALEA III Boston.
