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The Festival Musikdorf Ernen

The Festival Musikdorf Ernen is known for high quality concerts within idyllic mountains and intimate atmosphere.

«It takes a combination of nature and art and friendship.» – György Sebők In 1974 the pianist György Sebők (1922-1999) found in Ernen the ideal…
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The society

Not yet a member? Is a rich cultural landscape also important to you, dear future supporters?

The Musikdorf Ernen association is the organiser of the Festival Musikdorf Ernen. It consists of a five-member board. The festival is managed by the co-directors Jonathan…
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György Sebök – founder of the Musikdorf Ernen

In 1986, the population of Ernen decided to appoint György Sebők as honorary citizen. It was only the third nomination in 800 years. György Sebők accepted the honour with…
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Composer in Residence

The Festival Musikdorf Ernen promotes new music. Every year a composer receives a commission for a new work with the opportunity to spend 3 months working in Ernen.

For the Festival Musikdorf Ernen Christian Mason is writing a chamber music work for clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano – the same group of instruments as in…
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Mission Statement

The Festival Musikdorf Ernen is known for high quality concerts within idyllic mountains and intimate atmosphere.

The Musikdorf Ernen is a large music festival in a small mountain village. Away from the urban hustle and bustle, in the tranquillity of nature, people find time to regenerate,…
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Become patron through your testament

Have you considered what remains, when you leave?

Our booklet on bequest informs you about the possibility to incorporate the Musikdorf Ernen in your testament. You can download the booklet or order it via phone…
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