Website: http://www.schubertiade.at/

Date: August 27 to September 9, 2012
Country: Austria

Initiated in 1976 by baritone Hermann Prey in Hohenems, an old town with a famous Renaissance castle situated in the middle of Rhine Valley, the festival is considered the most important and distinguished Schubert festival in the world. Characterized by the beauty of Western Austria’s scenery as well as the festival’s sincere dedication, the event has evolved into one of the most renowned podia for chamber music and lieder-singing in Austria, gathering music lovers from all over the world in search of exceptional performances. Atop the many outstanding recitals offered, the festival also features orchestra concerts, lectures, exhibitions and master classes given by the best singers and instrumentalists of our time.