Oct. 10,
– Oct. 13,
2024

AORA auf der Bühne in Schwarzenberg
About us

:alpenarte vision

A festival where the most talented young musicians from the national and international scene come together.

A festival that takes place in the Angelika Kauffmann Saal – surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Bregenzerwald – and creates a space for exchange and encounters.

A festival that becomes a holistic experience for its audience; a place where all the senses are addressed; a place where the diversity of the arts is presented and comes together.

Musicians meet visual artists, regional cuisine meets traditional craftsmanship, young meets old, local meets international – in the concert hall, in the chapel or on the open meadow.

Anna Maria and Matthias Honeck

Artistic direction

Matthias Honeck is Indendant of the :alpenarte. He is first principal of the 2nd violins with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra as well as artistic director of the Vienna String Soloists. His sister Anna Maria is responsible for artistic management. She works at the Wiener Konzerthaus as a consultant to the artistic director.

“Our main aim is to put the spotlight on outstanding regional and international talent.
With varied programs and different genres, we create a limitless musical experience – open to all ages and tastes.
At the same time, we focus on the concept of integrating visual arts, cuisine, music education and school programs, making :alpenarte a place of encounter.”