Wörthersee Classics Festival - 25 years - to the sound of harmony: 25th Harmony

25 Years - for the LOVE of Sound

The universe of sounds seems boundless and seductively unattainable. The twenty-five years dedicated to the resonant music from and at Lake Wörthersee undoubtedly confirm that it is always possible to achieve this. The program of the 25th WörtherSee Classics Festival shines with the diversity of musical heritage and is dedicated to the celebrations of its 25th anniversary.

Right at the beginning, we are honored by the festival orchestra Capella Mahleriana, under the masterful direction of Toshiyuki Shimada, performing Robert Schumann's 3rd Symphony and Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto, enriched by the musical maturity of soloist Alexei Kornienko.

The musical journey continues with an evening of dialogue between Elena Denisova and the principal soloist Darko Brlek featuring Carl Stamitz's Concerto for Clarinet and Violin, followed in the second part by Johannes Brahms's Double Concerto. Eldar Saparaev, known for his powerful tone, will take on the cello part. At the podium is Alexander Sladkovsky, who already captivated the Carinthian audience in 2013.

The third evening is dedicated to the feelings of the great master of vocal lyricism. 46 Italian love poems set to music by Hugo Wolf are featured in the program as the "Italian Songbook." Soprano Eva Zalenga, baritone Tobias Lusser, and pianist Maximilian Kromer, who has already achieved a resounding success at the festival, form a harmonious trio in honor of the Wörthersee composer.

On the fourth day of the event, the Keller Quartet will focus on Franz Schubert's "Death and the Maiden" and Robert Schumann's Quintet, joined by Alexei Kornienko on piano. Dr. Wilhelm Sinkovicz will guide the musical performances on stage with his unforgettable moderation.

The early summer Carinthian natural landscape, the unique lake, and the unforgettable music intertwine harmoniously into a total work of art.