# Classical music season launches in Europe and US

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/classical-music-season-launches-in-europe-and-us
> Updated: 2026-09-14T12:01:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The classical music season has commenced across Europe and the United States with several major orchestral and solo performances.

In Vienna, the Wiener Konzerthaus began its 114th season featuring the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, with a schedule including works by Gustav Mahler and a production of Georg Friedrich Haas’s ‘11,000 Strings’. Additionally, the Wiener Philharmoniker opened their season at the Musikverein under conductor Tugan Sokhiev, performing works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Prokofjew.

In Germany, musical activities include pianist Martin Stadtfeld performing Bach’s Goldberg Variations in Bremer Sendesaal, and upcoming performances by the ensemble Concilium musicum Wien in Lippstadt.

In the United States, the Philadelphia Orchestra is set to open its 2026-27 season on September 24 with Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and the U.S. premiere of Joe Hisaishi’s ‘Orbis’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Classical music seasons launch in Vienna and Germany

Classical music seasons commence with the Wiener Philharmoniker opening at the Musikverein and Concilium musicum Wien preparing a performance in Lippstadt, Germany.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/classical-music-seasons-launch-in-vienna-and-germany

### 2026-09-08: Wiener Konzerthaus and Philadelphia Orchestra launch new seasons

The Wiener Konzerthaus and the Philadelphia Orchestra are commencing new seasons, featuring major performances by international orchestras and renowned soloists.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wiener-konzerthaus-and-philadelphia-orchestra-launch-new-seasons

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