The term "Arsonore" does not have a direct translation in English as it appears to be a proper noun or a specific term. If it refers to a name, title, or brand, it would typically remain the same in translation. If you have more context or specific usage for "Arsonore," please provide it, and I can assist you further!

ARSONORE International Music Festival of Surprises Graz ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE ... At some point, enough is enough. All the "hate bots" on social media, all the hostilities one is sometimes exposed to from a significant community, often in an instant, if one holds even slightly different opinions. All the often deliberately orchestrated division that is slowly but surely trying to undermine our society. A fact-based discussion seems increasingly impossible - most of the time it quickly becomes personal. But in truth, we don’t want that at all. And we certainly don’t want it at ARSONORE. Our highest good is still our inner and outer peace. The language of the heart and humanity. And the nutrient for all of it has always been nothing other than ... LOVE. It connects us as human beings, inspires us to achieve greatness, lets us soar. It opens, liberates, and brings us joy. Our charming little, fine festival has dedicated itself this year to perhaps one of its most beautiful tasks yet: to trace love in many of its countless facets and to become more aware of it again. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace," Jimi Hendrix already knew. For five days, we want to illuminate our world with wonderful music, exquisite poetry, and extraordinary artistic highlights, and we warmly invite you to experience love not only in diverse ways anew but also to bring it back to the center of our actions. You will see how happy that can make you. Markus Schirmer, Artistic Director Wednesday, September 2, 2026 7:30 PM EVENING CONCERT at Schloss Eggenberg, Planetensaal "LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED!" THE GRAND ARSONORE OPENING FESTIVAL. Introduction by Harald Haslmayr, 6:45 PM, Planetensaal Johannes Brahms Love Songs Waltzes Op. 52 for Choir and Piano Four Hands Eric Whitacre Five Hebrew Love Songs for Choir, Soprano, Violin, and Piano Sven-David Sandström Let Him Kiss Me for Choir a cappella Patrick Hadley My Beloved Spake for Choir and Piano Pablo Casals Nigra Sum for Women's Choir and Piano Johannes Brahms Allow Me, Fine Girl for Choir a cappella Down There in the Valley for Choir a cappella The Beatles All You Need Is Love for Choir and Piano When the gates to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site, the Graz Schloss Eggenberg, open again on the opening night of this year's music festival, we expect very special guests: Franz Herzog and his magnificent Vocalforum Graz, one of the best choirs in Europe, will meet the Gugg Piano Duo, the celebrated young winners of the International Competition "Franz Schubert and the Music of Modernity," to interpret not only Brahms' timeless masterpiece - his "Love Songs Waltzes" - but also to dive into entirely different vocal soundscapes. Due to the enthusiastic reactions to our discussion round last year with Michael Lehofer, the small ARSONORE Philosophicum is making a return to our music festival, with the bestselling author this time inviting Erika Pluhar, one of the most significant personalities in Austrian theater, for a dialogue about love as the spiritual and existential force of our being. Vocalforum Graz under the direction of Franz Herzog / Dalibor Karvay, Violin / Irma Gigani, Piano / Gugg Piano Duo / Erika Pluhar, Actress / Michael Lehofer, Psychiatrist and Author / Markus Schirmer, Piano Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:30 PM EVENING CONCERT at Schloss Eggenberg, Planetensaal "LIEBESTRAUM!" Enchanting sounds in the castle. Introduction by Harald Haslmayr, 6:45 PM, Planetensaal Franz Liszt Three Liebesträume Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A Major, KV 581 Robert Schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 Two of the most famous quintets in music history form the center of this evening, which also features a handpicked ensemble: Star violinist Benjamin Schmid, Dalibor Karvay, concertmaster of the Vienna Symphony, and - for the first time at ARSONORE - American violist Sarah McElravy and Harriet Krijgh from the Netherlands on cello. Joining them are two young exceptional talents: Turkish pianist Arya Su Gülenç (17) enchants with Liszt's Liebesträume, while Daniel Kückmeier (18) dives into Mozart's splendid musical cosmos. The evening concludes with Schumann's fascinating Piano Quintet featuring Markus Schirmer on the Fazioli grand piano. Benjamin Schmid, Violin / Dalibor Karvay, Violin / Sarah McElravy, Viola / Harriet Krijgh, Cello / Daniel Kückmeier, Clarinet* / Arya Su Gülenç, Piano* / Markus Schirmer, Piano* Students of the University of Arts Graz Friday, September 4, 2026 11:00 AM FAMILY CONCERT at Schloss Eggenberg, Planetensaal "Love in Concert - Young Classics!" With the clever professor through the wondrous world of music. When the 'clever professor' Harald Haslmayr and young Austrian actress Rebecca Rosenthaler invite gifted students from the University of Arts Graz and international ARSONORE stars to the stage of the Planetensaal that morning, a fun and captivating gathering is guaranteed. Exciting stories about composers and their masterpieces, short interviews, and lots of great music from Mozart to Rachmaninoff. A colorful and entertaining morning for the whole family. Daniel Kückmeier, Clarinet* / Idil Naz Alici, Piano* / Irma Gigani, Piano / Arya Su Gülenç, Piano* / Gugg Piano Duo / Harald Haslmayr, the clever professor / Rebecca Rosenthaler, Actress ** Students of the University of Arts Graz Friday, September 4, 2026 7:30 PM EVENING CONCERT at Schloss Eggenberg, Planetensaal "ROMEO & JULIET!" A tribute to immortal love. Introduction by Harald Haslmayr, 6:45 PM, Planetensaal Franz Liszt Les Adieux Rêverie on a motif from the opera Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod Peter Iljitsch Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture (arr. Vyacheslav Gryaznov) Sergei Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Ten Pieces for Piano Op. 75 William Shakespeare From Romeo and Juliet and selected sonnets Few stories have moved the world as deeply as that of Romeo and Juliet. Passion, longing, and the struggle with fate condense into a myth that remains alive to this day. Selected piano works by Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Prokofiev, masterfully interpreted by the young Georgian pianist Irma Gigani, bring the world's most famous love story to life in vibrant colors. TV and Burgtheater star Markus Meyer (Soko Linz, among others) gives a direct and touching voice to William Shakespeare's timeless texts. An evening full of intensity, beauty of sound, and great emotions. Irma Gigani, Piano / Markus Meyer, Recitation Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:30 PM EVENING CONCERT at Schloss Eggenberg, Planetensaal "LOVESONGS & LIABESLIADA!" ... between world music, magic, and Styrian passion. Whenever Austria's accordion magician Christian Bakanic creates a completely new program, it celebrates its steadily growing fan base with lasting enthusiasm. Together with his highly charismatic duo partner Marie Spaemann, he begins with a sensual array of the most beautiful melodies and love songs. In the second part, he astonishes with an absolute novelty: What does it sound like when you take the most famous love hits in the world and cheekily transform them into Styrian or Viennese dialect? Of course, fresh, juicy, and in the truest sense of the word 'unheard.' This charming top group can only be embraced in the heart. Marie Spaemann, Cello & Vocals / Christian Bakanic, Accordion / Miriam Kulmer, Vocals / Lukas Meißl, Piano / Maximilian Kreuzer, Double Bass / Andreas Reisenhofer, Drums Sunday, September 6, 2026 6 PM EVENING CONCERT at the Graz Opera ARSONORE exclusively presents: MARKUS SCHIRMER & THE ARSONORE ALLSTAR BAND "LOVE PARTY" A secret is revealed. And what a secret it is. Classical pianist Markus Schirmer, well disguised as "Bob Mendelsson," has written numerous chart hits together with lyricist & comedian Gernot Haas aka "Damon Meeks"! Their songs made it into movies, Southeast Asian advertising television - and even into the Ö3 Top 40. Now the duo's greatest ballads and power songs will be performed live on stage for the first time. Interpreted by a dream band specially assembled for this evening, featuring beloved SCURDIA protagonists and international pop stars. Joining them are vocal icon Sandra Pires, exceptional guitarist Manuel Randi (Herbert Pixner Project), and Janette Williams, the drummer of the London megaseller show "ABBA Voyage," personally cast by Benny Andersson. Our sparkling festival finale with real feel-good factor. For marveling. For smiling. For singing along. For celebrating. Markus Schirmer, Piano & Moderation / Manuel Randi, Guitar / Franz Kreimer, Synths & Saxes / Roland Krainz, Synths & Vocals / Alvis Reid, Bass / Janette Williams, Drums / Edmundo Carneiro, Percussion / Christian Bakanic, Accordion & Vocals / Risgar Koshnaw, Oud & Vocals / Sandra Pires, Vocals / Patricia Moreno, Vocals / Fred Owusu, Vocals