Mozart Dinner Concert at the Baroque Hall of St. Peter’s Stiftskeller in Salzburg
One of the highlights during my quick visit to the lovely city of Salzburg last May was a Mozart Dinner Concert. I understand that this is the pinnacle of all things touristy in the city but how many times do I really get to be in Salzburg and enjoy a Mozart inspired classical concert in a candlelit fine dining setting? The city screams Mozart; everywhere I turn to, I hear and see Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart being played and displayed.
Thus I bought my ticket to the Mozart Dinner Concert. You can buy them online and at the ticket centers in the city, there are a few on Getreidegasse. There are as well several classical dinner concerts happening in the city, so when you buy do check the name of the concert and its location. I went to the most popular and elegant dinner concert in town...
‘The Mozart Dinner Concert at the Baroque Hall of St. Peter’s Stiftskeller - Das Restaurant’
As they say, if you cannot beat them, join them =)
St. Peter’s Stiftskeller - Das Restaurant
Website: Stiftskeller St. Peter’s Restaurant
The location of the opera dinner concert is at the St. Peter’s Stiftskeller Restaurant beside the St Peter’s Monastery and St. Peter’s Abbey. The restaurant is said to be the oldest recorded restaurant mentioned in 803 in a history book, and the Mozart family used to dine here as well.
What makes this restaurant unique in Salzburg are its cosy ambience, traditional interior and historical significance. I had a peek during the day and the atmosphere and design of the interior reminds me a little bit of the Ratskeller in Munich.
Baroque Hall of St. Peter’s Stiftskeller
You people know how I am dire crazy about dining with the perfect view or at beautiful and unique restaurants. The ambience and interior design are important to me, sometimes more than the food. This is one of the reasons why I booked this dinner concert. The VENUE is amazing. The stunning baroque hall!
Mozart Concert - Opera
More information: Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter’s Stiftskeller Restaurant
I sat very near the concert stage with a diverse group of guests which shall I say has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that I got to meet an affable set of people and I am near the stage, thus I can hear and see everything clearly, however, I am seeing the performer’s back most of the times.
With me at the table were an English couple, a group of German ladies and a German couple with their son. The English couple was very friendly and polite, the woman told me the trip was a surprise gift. They are well into their grey years but I have the feeling that they are just new in the relationship. The German ladies on the other hand looked like they were recently pensioned off, while the a bit quirky German couple were perhaps too forthcoming, the man insists he takes a picture of me, which I obliged.
It was in 1789 that Mozart’s first C-minor concert was performed and they are now replicating this opera concert daily at the Baroque Hall of St. Peter’s Stiftskeller - Das Restaurant. The program is as follows:
The Compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | 1756-1791
Don Giovanni - KV 527
Le Nozze Di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) - KV 492
Serenade: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) - KV 525
Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) - KV 620
The performers have excellent voices and I think the girl is Asian, perhaps even a Filipina. Such a shame that her dress was too short, her modern black pumps peeping under her period style dress does not seem to fit well with the 17th-18th century theme. I am afraid to say it was more of a distraction.
Here is the short video I captured:
Candlelit Dinner
More information of the dinner: Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter’s Stiftskeller Restaurant
As for dinner, the standard Mozart Dinner Concert is serving a 3-course menu based on 17th and 18th century recipes. Ah, perhaps they have managed to retrieve well-preserved recipes in manuscripts in the cellars of the ancient monastery. Job well done I must say.
For an additional fee you can get a table for two, with VIP treatment, a welcome drink and an extended gourmet course. This is their Exclusive package (see link).
The dinner is served during the concert in between the courses.
The FIRST COURSE: Lemon soup with quark rosemary dumpling and whipped cream.
The MAIN COURSE: Roast capon breast (kind of chicken) served with a port wine glaze potato gratin, semolina strudel and vegetables from Father Prior’s garden.
And this was the picture the German guest at my table insisted that he takes. Not bad I think =) except that I have a puffy face, hehe. I ordered a glass of red to pair with my dinner. Just one glass as I am driving back to Munich at the end of the event.
More beautiful Mozart classical music were played during the intermissions. Thank you very much!
The THIRD COURSE, the dessert: Semifreddo honey parfait with a duo of fruit sauces.
SUMMARY:
One attends this Mozart Dinner Concert for the experience, the music and the ambience, the Mozart opera concert and the stunning Baroque Hall.... an not for the dinner really.
Monschsberg Parking
The dinner ended late and I was glad that I parked the car at the Monschsberg since it was just right around the corner. I always try to look after my safety when I am travelling alone and in the night.
Below is the impressive tunnel corridors going to the parking garage that is carved out inside the mountain. Luckily I still remember which corridor I exited, although it was a bit eerie walking alone in a place like this very late at night. The mind can scarily wander you know.
The whole day parking costs around 22 Euros (or perhaps 24).
So there you go, this entry ends my Salzburg trip last May 2013. You can read and see the pictures of my previous Salzburg stories here: Salzburg, Austria
Travel Period: May 2013
Destination: Salzburg (Salzburg), Austria
Keep in touch and follow me on Facebook: Travel & Lifestyle Diaries by Dutched Pinay Travels
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Thus I bought my ticket to the Mozart Dinner Concert. You can buy them online and at the ticket centers in the city, there are a few on Getreidegasse. There are as well several classical dinner concerts happening in the city, so when you buy do check the name of the concert and its location. I went to the most popular and elegant dinner concert in town...
‘The Mozart Dinner Concert at the Baroque Hall of St. Peter’s Stiftskeller - Das Restaurant’
As they say, if you cannot beat them, join them =)
The entrance to the restaurant.
St. Peter’s Stiftskeller - Das Restaurant
Website: Stiftskeller St. Peter’s Restaurant
The location of the opera dinner concert is at the St. Peter’s Stiftskeller Restaurant beside the St Peter’s Monastery and St. Peter’s Abbey. The restaurant is said to be the oldest recorded restaurant mentioned in 803 in a history book, and the Mozart family used to dine here as well.
What makes this restaurant unique in Salzburg are its cosy ambience, traditional interior and historical significance. I had a peek during the day and the atmosphere and design of the interior reminds me a little bit of the Ratskeller in Munich.
The vaulted corridor leading to the main entrance of the restaurant.
Baroque Hall of St. Peter’s Stiftskeller
You people know how I am dire crazy about dining with the perfect view or at beautiful and unique restaurants. The ambience and interior design are important to me, sometimes more than the food. This is one of the reasons why I booked this dinner concert. The VENUE is amazing. The stunning baroque hall!
Too bad my point-and-click camera cannot do justice to the lovely details of the ceiling. That is a painting in the middle.
The dinner concert was quite full and you have to be there at least 10-15 minutes before it starts.
Mozart Concert - Opera
More information: Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter’s Stiftskeller Restaurant
I sat very near the concert stage with a diverse group of guests which shall I say has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that I got to meet an affable set of people and I am near the stage, thus I can hear and see everything clearly, however, I am seeing the performer’s back most of the times.
With me at the table were an English couple, a group of German ladies and a German couple with their son. The English couple was very friendly and polite, the woman told me the trip was a surprise gift. They are well into their grey years but I have the feeling that they are just new in the relationship. The German ladies on the other hand looked like they were recently pensioned off, while the a bit quirky German couple were perhaps too forthcoming, the man insists he takes a picture of me, which I obliged.
It was in 1789 that Mozart’s first C-minor concert was performed and they are now replicating this opera concert daily at the Baroque Hall of St. Peter’s Stiftskeller - Das Restaurant. The program is as follows:
The Compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | 1756-1791
Don Giovanni - KV 527
Le Nozze Di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) - KV 492
Serenade: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) - KV 525
Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) - KV 620
The performers have excellent voices and I think the girl is Asian, perhaps even a Filipina. Such a shame that her dress was too short, her modern black pumps peeping under her period style dress does not seem to fit well with the 17th-18th century theme. I am afraid to say it was more of a distraction.
Here is the short video I captured:
They are playing the lover's quarrel here =)
Candlelit Dinner
More information of the dinner: Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter’s Stiftskeller Restaurant
As for dinner, the standard Mozart Dinner Concert is serving a 3-course menu based on 17th and 18th century recipes. Ah, perhaps they have managed to retrieve well-preserved recipes in manuscripts in the cellars of the ancient monastery. Job well done I must say.
For an additional fee you can get a table for two, with VIP treatment, a welcome drink and an extended gourmet course. This is their Exclusive package (see link).
The dinner is served during the concert in between the courses.
The FIRST COURSE: Lemon soup with quark rosemary dumpling and whipped cream.
This was quite okay, although the quark rosemary dumpling seems very lonely.
The MAIN COURSE: Roast capon breast (kind of chicken) served with a port wine glaze potato gratin, semolina strudel and vegetables from Father Prior’s garden.
This was, umm, okay, quite interesting.
And this was the picture the German guest at my table insisted that he takes. Not bad I think =) except that I have a puffy face, hehe. I ordered a glass of red to pair with my dinner. Just one glass as I am driving back to Munich at the end of the event.
More beautiful Mozart classical music were played during the intermissions. Thank you very much!
The THIRD COURSE, the dessert: Semifreddo honey parfait with a duo of fruit sauces.
This was mwah... but I appreciate the extra musical note symbol touch.
SUMMARY:
One attends this Mozart Dinner Concert for the experience, the music and the ambience, the Mozart opera concert and the stunning Baroque Hall.... an not for the dinner really.
Monschsberg Parking
The dinner ended late and I was glad that I parked the car at the Monschsberg since it was just right around the corner. I always try to look after my safety when I am travelling alone and in the night.
Below is the impressive tunnel corridors going to the parking garage that is carved out inside the mountain. Luckily I still remember which corridor I exited, although it was a bit eerie walking alone in a place like this very late at night. The mind can scarily wander you know.
The whole day parking costs around 22 Euros (or perhaps 24).
So there you go, this entry ends my Salzburg trip last May 2013. You can read and see the pictures of my previous Salzburg stories here: Salzburg, Austria
Travel Period: May 2013
Destination: Salzburg (Salzburg), Austria
Keep in touch and follow me on Facebook: Travel & Lifestyle Diaries by Dutched Pinay Travels
Happy Travels! Enjoy Life =)
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