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Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and René Jacobs

House of Music Innsbruck, Great Hall, Innsbruck, Austria
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Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Innsbruck, Austria
Starts at: 20:00

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast
Performers
Conductor: René Jacobs
Countertenor: Filippo Mineccia
Orchestra: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Soprano: Kateryna Kasper
Soprano: Sunhae Im
Tenor: Thomas Walker
Creators
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Festival

Innsbruck Festival of Early Music 2026

The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music 2026 marks its 50th anniversary with a programme that celebrates five decades of excellence in historically informed performance. From 24 July to 30 August 2026, Innsbruck welcomes internationally acclaimed artists, outstanding ensembles, and music lovers from around the world to one of Europe's leading festivals dedicated to Renaissance and Baroque music. Concerts and opera performances unfold in the city's historic theatres, churches, and palaces, creating an atmosphere perfectly suited to this remarkable repertoire.

Programme
George Frideric Handel: Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a
Overview

Oratorio in two parts by Georg Friedrich Händel

The title "legend" is no exaggeration in his case: René Jacobs. Few conductors on the early music scene have exerted such a profound influence on the interpretation of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century repertoire as this distinguished Belgian. Under his artistic direction, the Innsbrucker Festwochen blossomed into an event of international renown. Over the past forty years — and through countless award-winning recordings — he has shown a particular affinity for Monteverdi, Mozart and, above all, the vocal works of Georg Friedrich Händel.

For the 2026 Festwochen anniversary, Jacobs has chosen Händel’s first oratorio, "La Bellezza ravveduta nel Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno", to be performed with the Freiburger Barockorchester and an exceptional cast of soloists. The work unites operatic drama with virtuosic brilliance and moments of deep emotional tenderness.

This masterpiece by the "caro Sassone", as Händel’s Italian contemporaries affectionately called him, explores the allegorical confrontation between vanity and transience. When Bellezza (Beauty) yields to the temptations of Piacere (Pleasure), she is ultimately guided by Tempo (Time) and Disinganno (Disillusionment or Enlightenment) toward self-knowledge. Ingeniously constructed and subtly characterised, the oratorio reveals Händel’s unmistakable flair as a dramatist. Among its many treasures are some of his most unforgettable melodies — none more so than the timeless aria "Lascia la spina".

Venue Info

House of Music Innsbruck - Innsbruck
Location   Universitätstraße 1

Opened in 2018 in the heart of Innsbruck, the Haus der Musik Innsbruck (House of Music Innsbruck) is one of Austria's most modern cultural centres and an important venue of the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music. Located next to the Tiroler Landestheater and close to the city's historic landmarks, the building has quickly established itself as a vibrant home for concerts, opera, chamber music, and educational events.

Designed as a multidisciplinary performing arts centre, the Haus der Musik brings together several of Innsbruck's leading cultural institutions under one roof, including the Tyrolean Symphony Orchestra Innsbruck, the Mozarteum University Salzburg – Department of Innsbruck, and regional music organizations. Its contemporary architecture and flexible performance spaces complement the city's rich musical heritage while supporting innovative artistic projects.

During the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music, the House of Music hosts chamber concerts, vocal recitals, lectures, masterclasses, and special festival events. Its intimate halls and outstanding acoustics provide an ideal setting for historically informed performances, allowing audiences to experience Renaissance and Baroque repertoire with exceptional clarity and immediacy.

The venue's modern design creates a striking contrast with the historic churches, castles, and theatres that also form part of the festival. Together, these spaces illustrate the festival's unique ability to combine centuries-old musical traditions with contemporary concert presentation, enriching the audience's experience while remaining faithful to the spirit of early music.

Beyond the festival, the Haus der Musik serves as one of Tyrol's principal cultural hubs, presenting a year-round programme of classical music, opera, chamber music, jazz, contemporary works, and educational initiatives that support both established artists and emerging talent.

Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Innsbruck, Austria
Starts at: 20:00
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