Schlern International Music Festival

Event date from: 13-05-2026 to: 17-05-2026

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Every two years, in the heart of May, the alpine landscape of Völs am Schlern transcends being a mere sight for the eyes to become an experience for the soul. The lush green meadows of the Schlern Plateau provide the backdrop for Schlern Music, an exceptional week dedicated to chamber music that transforms the area into a unique natural stage.

The Programme

This year, the spotlight shines on the nuances of the oboe, the protagonist of a journey through Mozart, Britten, and Moscheles, including an unreleased transcription of the Tristan Prelude. Highlights of the calendar include:

The monumental Brahms String Sextets and Mozart String Quintets.

  • Schubert’s world-famous "Trout" Quintet.
  • 20th-century explorations with works by Penderecki, Veress, and Britten.
  • An extraordinary finale featuring Franz Schmidt’s Quintet for piano left-hand.

The Stage of Masters

The strength of Schlern Music lies in the generational encounter between musical icons and rising stars. Under the artistic direction of Chiara Tonelli and Philipp von Steinaecker, the stage will host:

Quartet Legends: Veronika Hagen (Hagen Quartett) and Volker Jacobsen (founder of the Artemis Quartett).

Leading Orchestral Soloists: From the energy of Andrea Obiso (Concertmaster of Santa Cecilia) to the precision of Martin Zalodek (Vienna Philharmonic), and the lyricism of Olivier Doise (Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France).

Rising Talents: The fresh interpretations of Aylen Pritchin and Noga Shaham, alongside professionals like Nanni Malm, Paolo Bonomini (Camerata Salzburg), and Roberto Di Ronza.

A unique highlight for the finale: The closing concert will be enriched by the touch of Sebastian Debus, a multifaceted figure who balances a career as a pianist and surgeon, a testament to how music is, above all, about care and dedication.