International Mountain Song Festival Wolfsberg 2021
Vocal/ChoralParadeDiploma
Austrian folk songs, traditional melodies as well as songs sung in local dialects are part of the Carinthian identity. The city of Wolfsberg invites international choirs to the wonderful Lavant Valley with its flowering alpine meadows and mighty mountains for a weekend full of choral music & entertainment. The highlight of the festival is a unique mass service on Mount Klippitztörl, located 1920 m above sea level.
Thursday Arrival & Group dinner
Upon arrival in Wolfberg, check into your booked accommodation.
Meet your local festival assitant for a brief welcome meeting.
Evening: Group dinner at the hotel.
Friday Sightseeing. boat cruise & festival opening
Breakfast at accommodation.
Morning: Excursion to Klagenfurt for a guided visit to Carinthia's capital followed by optional lunch.
Afternoon: Take the short trip to the famous Wörthersee and enjoty a boat cruise. Then return to Wolfsberg.
Evening: Group dinner at the hotel.
Official festival opening ceremony & speech of the Mayor.
Saturday Morning & Evening Concerts
Breakfast at the accommodation.
Morning: Choir performance in Wolfsberg’s city center
Get-together group lunch with Austrian choirs in a local restaurant.
Afternoon: At leisure – possibility to visit Wolfsberg Castle, Saint Paul’s Monastery or the Lavanthaus Museum
Evening: Group dinner at the hotel. Evening exchange concert with a local Austrian choir possibly at the Convention Center or the Town Hall.
Sunday Closing Ceremony & Mass Service on Mount Koralpe
Breakfast at the accommodation.
Morning: Transfer & Chairlift ride to “zum Hohenwart”, located 1920m above sea level.
Liturgical mass service at the “Klippitztörl” including performances of all choirs. After the service, traditional songs of each country will be presented. To conclude the festival, all participants perform the common piece “La Montanara”.
Official closing ceremony & farewell speech held by the Mayor of Wolfsberg followed by a common group lunch.
Individual departure after lunch.