Patricia Kopatchinskaja live in Salzburg

Experience Patricia Kopatchinskaja live on July 24th

Patricia Kopatchinskaja will perform at the Kollegienkirche in Salzburg on July 24, 2026. Kopatchinskaja is a Moldovan-Austrian violinist known for her intensely individual and often unconventional interpretations. Her performances are characterized by a highly physical stage presence and a willingness to explore the emotional and intellectual depths of a piece, frequently venturing beyond traditional performance practices. She is celebrated for her commitment to contemporary music alongside core classical repertoire, often commissioning new works and collaborating with composers. Her playing style is frequently described as raw, visceral, and intellectually stimulating.

The Kollegienkirche, formally the Church of St. Michael, is a Baroque church in Salzburg, Austria. Built between 1707 and 1715 according to plans by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, it is considered one of Salzburg’s most important Baroque structures. Originally built as the church of the Benedictine University (Kollegium), it served an educational function alongside its religious one. The interior features frescoes by Johann Michael Rottmayr depicting scenes from the life of St. Michael and significant moments in Salzburg’s history.