Summer Night Concert: FRIEDRICH KLEINHAPL & FRIENDS | About Shostakovich

The Summer Night Concert Kleinhapl & Friends presents "About Shostakovich" at the Kasematten in Graz. On July 16, 2026, the Schlossberg will become a stage for music, drama, and a quiet, dense story about Dmitri Shostakovich. At the center is a dialogue written by Heidrun Maya Hagn and Friedrich Kleinhapl after a long engagement with the composer. An unknown woman challenges Shostakovich to a game of chess. Move by move, the game transforms into a conversation about fear, love, conformity, and conscience. Why does this woman know so much about his life? And why does she ask him the very questions he can no longer evade? Karl Markovics plays Shostakovich, while Dörte Lyssewski portrays the unknown woman. Music by Dmitri Shostakovich, expressive, angular, and full of subtle nuances, will accompany the performance. Friedrich Kleinhapl on cello, Kim Barbier on piano, and Peter Szasz on violin will provide the evening's sound. The Kasematten above Graz are a fitting venue for this program: open sky, ancient walls, a view over the city, and an atmosphere that remains close to the music. Those seeking classical music and enjoying the interplay of text and sound will find a special summer evening in the Graz experience region. Tickets are available online.

Before the concert, the Schlossberg Restaurant will offer a coordinated dinner at 5:30 PM with Christof Widakivich and his team. Registration is required at +43 316 840000. The Schlossberg is accessible by public transport to its base.