KIRCH'KLANG 2026 - Konrad Festival Finale

Konradfest Conclusion
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
Resurrection Chapel, Straß im Attergau

The conclusion of the Konradfest leads to a quiet, special place: In the Resurrection Chapel in Straß im Attergau, a world premiere of the composer Michael Hazod for solo guitar will be performed, titled "es ruht." Inspired by texts from Kurt Tucholsky and Friedrich Hölderlin, the work revolves around moments of transition and pause – around that "fifth season" in which time and movement seem to stand still for a moment. Four notated sections, each leading into free improvisations, open up a musical space between structure and openness. Michael Hazod, born in 1954 in Wels and raised in St. Georgen, is well-known as a composer, guitarist, and long-time promoter of new music in Upper Austria. The premiere will be performed by the Austrian guitarist David Volkmer, who, alongside the classical repertoire, is deeply engaged with contemporary music and regularly brings new works to the stage. With "es ruht," the Konradfest consciously emphasizes new music – a central component of the festival.