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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Bolschoi Don Kosaken perform in Vienna on 23 December 2026 (Wednesday) at Wiener Konzerthaus. The Russian vocal ensemble will present traditional Cossack and Russian songs as part of one of two Austrian tour dates. Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Vienna's most prestigious concert halls, opened in 1913. The venue features three spaces-Großer Saal, Mozartsaal, and Schubertsaal-and hosts artists from around the world. The concert begins at 19:30.

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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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