The most important questions about Musikdorf Ernen
What is the Musikdorf Ernen?
The name “Musikdorf Ernen” refers both to a place and to a music festival that takes place there (also known as the Festival Musikdorf Ernen). Musikdorf Ernen stands for high quality concerts within idyllic mountains and intimate atmosphere. Rich in tradition, it is among the most important Swiss Festivals for Classical Music and stands out due to its manifold and imaginative programming. Ernen is one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland and has a well-preserved village centre dating back to the 16th century. Many guests fall in love with the Musikdorf Ernen at first sight.
What offers the Musikdorf Ernen?
The Musikdorf Ernen music festival offers a variety of concert series, mainly featuring classical music. These include orchestra concerts, chamber music and piano recitals, baroque music (on historical instruments) and contemporary classical music. There are also jazz concerts, master classes, literature events, a biography workshop, lectures and numerous music education events (concert introductions). The concerts mainly take place in summer, but there are also concerts in autumn, winter and spring. On this website you can find a list of all events, and the festival magazine also provides an overview.
How do I get to Ernen?
Ernen is a small municipality in the Upper Valais, in the Goms region. The municipality is part of the Binntal Nature Park, located in the midst of breathtaking alpine mountain scenery. Ernen is easy to reach by public transport via Brig and Fiesch, as well as by car (via A9 motorway, or the Furka or Lötschberg car transport services). You can find more information on the Arrival & Accommodation page. The Musikdorf Ernen also offers a concert bus service to and from the concerts. For more information, see Concert Bus.
Who is responsible for the Musikdorf Ernen?
The Musikdorf Ernen is organised as an association. The association has approximately 550 members and five board members. Its manager and artistic director is Jonathan Inniger. The Kammermusikfest is curated by the internationally renowned pianist Alasdair Beatson, and the "Baroque" series is directed by baroque specialists Ada Pesch and Deirdre Dowling. The association can count on the help of over 30 volunteers. More about the Musikdorf Ernen association.
When was Musikdorf Ernen founded?
The Musikdorf Ernen was founded in 1974 with György Sebők's first master class for piano and chamber music. Since then, it has continued to grow, presenting numerous famous musicians and gaining a loyal audience. You can find out more about the history of the Musikdorf Ernen under György Sebök – Founder of Musikdorf Ernen. Other documents from the past can be found in our Archive.
Where do I find furthrer Information?
On this website, you will find lots more information about the various parts of the festival and events, ordering tickets and subscriptions, the partner institutions of the Musikdorf Ernen, the Musikdorf Ernen podcast, how you can support the Musikdorf Ernen, how to sign up for the newsletter, when next year's concerts will take place, and which CDs are available to buy. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
