If you find yourself wanting to visit one of Europe’s intimate cities this summer, but dreading the swarms at the Venice Biennale and Art Basel, consider the Styriarte festival from the 24th of June to the 24th of July. Anyone who loves old-world style winding streets, intimate courtyards, and the flair of Southern Europe is always thrilled by the stunning location.
More than just a celebration of classical musical, Styriarte is also a philosophical exploration of the world around us. Past themes have ranged from traditional, focusing on Mozart, Beethoven or Bach, to thought provoking, for example in 1998 when the theme was “Paradise Lost?” or in 2009 when the dignity of mankind was explored. 2011 will take a look at “The Difficult Easy” or to be more precise, why is it that some people are able to take the most difficult tasks and make them seem easy? Or in music, why are the most light and delicate scores often the ones that require the most technical skill?
The star of the show is often the conductor and founder of Styriarte, Berlin-born Nikolaus Harnoncourt. His name is internationally synonymous with progressive methods of conducting and the reworking of long-lost scores. A highlight for classical music lovers is not only the brilliant performers, but also their approach to Early Music.
Experience all the cultural charm Graz has to offer and simply check out our privately owned place, the famous Schlossberghotel. Over looking the city of Graz, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the hotel is a cultural centre in and of itself. Every room boasts original art works, hand selected antiques and state of the art technology. With one of the best breakfasts in the city and plenty of local Styrian wines on the menu, what’s not to love?
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