Bolshoi Don Cossacks

Name: Bolshoi Don Cossacks
Start: 2026-12-23T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-23T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Wiener Konzerthaus

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 · 19:30

Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna, Austria

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Bolshoi Don Cossacks — Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna

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Concert by the renowned Russian vocal ensemble Bolshoi Don Cossacks in Vienna.

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About: Bolschoi Don Kosaken

Conducted by Prof. Petja Houdjakov, this choir of opera soloists carries on a tradition rooted in the Cossack diaspora of 1921 - performing sacred chants, folk songs and rousing dance numbers in full traditional Cossack dress.

~60

Opera soloists in the full ensemble

45+

Years of Christmas concert tradition in Austria

40+

Years under director Prof. Petja Houdjakov

Only male choir in the world composed exclusively of opera soloists

What's new

2026-05
The choir performed a spring European tour with concerts in Korneuburg, Groß Gerungs, Zwettl and Salzburg in May 2026.
2026-05
A local Austrian report noted the choir was 'presenting itself vocally stronger than ever' at its Whitsun concerts in Stift Zwettl and Groß Gerungs.
2026-04
A concert at Schloss Greinburg (Grein) and at the Mozarteum in Salzburg were announced for May 2026 as part of the spring tour.

Tour

KorneuburgGroß GerungsZwettlSalzburgGreinGaweinstalBad Fischau-BrunnMaria EnzersdorfBrunn am GebirgeHohenau an der MarchBerlinWien

Tracks

KalinkaSignature closer at every concert, performed by the full ensemble of opera soloists.

Abendglocke (Wetschernji Swon)Russian folk song, a staple of the Christmas programme at the Wiener Konzerthaus.

Die WolgaschlepperClassic Cossack ballad, one of the most recognised pieces in the repertoire.

Ave Maria (Caccini / Bach-Gounod)Sacred works added to the 2026 spring programme.

Schwarze AugenRussian folk song / romance, released on Deutsche Grammophon.

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