Sunday Service

On this Palm Sunday, the Chapel Imperial will perform the Missa dolorosa by Antonio Caldara. Born in Venice in 1670, Caldara served from 1716 until his death in 1736 as conductor (Kapellmeister) in the Imperial Chapel. He wrote a staggering 3400 compositions, among them more than 150(!) settings of the mass ordinary.

Sunday's performance will be conducted by Martin Schebesta, 2nd chorus master of the Vienna State Opera. From 1994-2007, Martin led the Vienna Boys Choir's Brucknerchor.

Listen to a motet by Caldara: