Carinthian summer 2025: New program under Nadja Kayali enthusiastic!

The Carinthian Summer, an internationally renowned music festival, is preparing for his second season under the direction of Nadja Kayali. Originally planned for February 18, the program presentation had to be postponed to March 10 after a fatal stabbed attack in Villach shook the region. Kayali, who continues as a native of Vienna, put together a varied program with around 50 events, which will reach its climax in July, as kaernten.orf reported.

The ceremonial opening will take place on July 5 with the premiere of "Fintango" by the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra in Vienna. New this season is the concept of the "Festival Ouert Doors", which are presented by Chamber Orchestra Basel and Triovanbeethoven at various venues. In addition, there will be a concert on July 6th with the talented cellist Julia Hagen and the solo harpist from the Vienna Philharmonic, which includes works by composers such as Robert Schumann and Richard Strauss. A highlight is the premiere of a play by the author Schenja Berkowitsch, which is detained in Russia, which is to be performed in an exclusive translation, as reported.

hidden treasures of classical music

The Carinthian summer was launched in 1969 in the picturesque Abbey Ossiach and quickly established itself as a significant festival for classical music. Top -class artists: inside, including Leonard Bernstein and Mstislaw Rostropowitsch, shaped the early years and set standards for future generations. With the introduction of new formats such as morning concerts and readings, Kayali has expanded the diversity of the festival and opened the opportunities for cooperation with other cultural institutions in Carinthia. At the same time, the festival will also be expanded to include new venues in the 2024 season, among others on the island in the Faakersee, which carinthischersommer.at describes step in the festival culture.