50 years of Schubertiade: A festival for Schubert in Vorarlberg!

Entdecken Sie die Geschichte der Schubertiade in Vorarlberg: Ein Festival zu Ehren Schuberts mit über 80 Veranstaltungen jährlich.
Discover the history of the Schubertiade in Vorarlberg: a festival in honor of Schubert with over 80 events annually. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

50 years of Schubertiade: A festival for Schubert in Vorarlberg!

When talking about the Schubertiade, one speaks of an institution that has been enriching cultural life in Vorarlberg for 50 years now. In the middle of the majestic mountains, the festival, which is completely dedicated to Franz Schubert's music, finds its own place. The special? Schubert himself never entered the region.

The first Schubertiade was launched in 1976 - at that time under the committed direction of Gerd Nachbauer and the famous Bariton Hermann Prey, who started the festival in the knight's hall and courtyard of the Hohenems Palace. Initially, Prey's ambitious plan was to perform all of Schubert's works chronologically. But this plan failed, which only underlined the charm and intimacy of the festival. [Swabian] points out that aftermath has been leading the fortunes of the festival with a small team since then, and without any great Pr.

a festival for the senses and talents

The Schubertiade has developed into one of the most important festivals for chamber music and song singing in the past five decades. Every year it attracts around 35,000 to 40,000 visitors. It's not just about Schubert's sounds, but also about a personal atmosphere and extraordinary performances. [Schubertiade] emphasizes that the festival is a popular meeting place for music lovers from all over the world.

In the former years of the festival, many of the most impressive works of Schubert were regularly listed. These include timeless songs such as "The beautiful miller" and "The winter trip". Over the years, great artists such as Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Peter Schreier have been on stage, while younger talents such as Andrè Schuen and Konstantin Krimmel also inspire the audience. [Wikipedia] names the Schubertiade Vorarlberg as the most important Schubert Festival worldwide, and that's no coincidence.

A look at the story and the development

originally Schubertiaden took place in the 1820s as private house concerts. Schubert himself played on the piano and celebrated baritone sang his songs. Keeping this tradition alive was a main goal of the Hohenems event. But the festival has developed further and is now moving between different venues in the region. From Hohenems it went to Feldkirch, and since 2001 the Schubertiade on Schwarzenberg has established itself as a permanent place. [Wikipedia] now describes Schwarzenberg as an exclusive venue, where artists and audiences can enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains.

The festival has not only tied up the audience over the years, but also opened through various formats. This can be seen in English translations of Schubert's songs, which are listed in combination with modern instruments. [Schwäbische] reports on a return to smaller concerts in Hohenems, especially in the Markus-Sittikus-Saal, where the nostalgic flair of the beginnings continued.

The Schubertiade has not only established itself as culturally valuable over the decades, but also as a springboard for young talents that can appear in front of a knowing and supportive audience. [Schubertiade] emphasizes that Gerd Nachbauer is actively working on creating a platform for young musicians and promoting their careers.

For all music lovers who do not want to miss the Schubertiade: The next block begins on June 21st in Schwarzenberg, and it is worth securing a ticket!

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OrtHohenems, Österreich
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