03.04.2025
GLATT&VERKEHRT FESTIVAL No. 29 (July 11 to 27, 2025)
Krems – Spitz – Göttweig AN OVERVIEW OF THIS YEAR’S PROGRAMME
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Welcome to the 29th edition of the Glatt&Verkehrt Festival!
In 2025, the sure-fire festival that brings exciting musical ideas from all over the world to Krems and the Wachau year after year since 1997 celebrates the diversity of languages: in 17 concerts with music from 18 countries and 4 continents.
Mexican musician and cantautora Laura Itandehui comes to Spitz for her Austrian debut. In an Indigenous language of the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, “Itandehui” means “flower of the sky.” In the double concert, she meets the Uí Fhlatharta siblings from the west of Ireland. Music From The Stars Of David is an already highly acclaimed programme of songwriting with Jewish roots – compiled by some unexpectedly famous composers and musicians
The 100th birthday of Ernst Jandl coincides right on time with the Glatt&Verkehrt festival theme “Language.” Two world premieres honour the brilliant, eminently musical linguistic artist and author: Christian Muthspiel and his Orjazztra bring together some of the best jazz musicians in the country. Singer-songwriter and director Anna Mabo and her versatile musical partner, cellist Clemens Sainitzer, will honour the centennial with a special song programme inspired by the poet’s signature wordplay.
More highlights at Glatt&Verkehrt No. 29: Elaha Soroor from Afghanistan plays with Kefaya from London. Black Lives deliver cross-generational soul-jazz power. The Estonian duo Puuluup and the Hungarian singer Fatima Szalay count among those who will be enjoying their Austrian debuts with us here in Krems. The Welsh harpist Cerys Hafana and Austrian harmonica player Katharina Baschinger have been specially commissioned to perform a joint concert. From Portugal comes one of the most fascinating protagonists of the new fado scene: Cristina Clara.
Also the 2025 programme features a significant number of female voices. More than half of the bands are led by a woman.
This – along with the multilingual theme – is also true for the international Music Workshop directed by Evelyn Fink-Mennel New additions to the team of instructors are songwriter and Söhne Mannheim member Michael “Kosho” Koschorreck, multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Froihofer, and Slovakian expert Bernhard Garaj.
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Fado and blues, Jewish songs and shaman chants, spoken word and yodelling, tabla and bodhran, alongside a children’s play and the Music Workshop – all this awaits you at Glatt&Verkehrt 2025.
This year’s event venues are once again the splendid courtyard of Spitz Castle, the majestic Göttweig Abbey, the Salzstadl inn in Krems-Stein, Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche, and, of course, the atmospheric courtyard at Winzer Krems. Our festival partner Ö1 will once again be on site to broadcast the concerts.
The complete programme with detailed texts and information (German) will be presented on June 1 with live music at Vienna Radiokulturhaus (7:00 – 8:15 pm). Look forward to the invitation!
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Spitz Castle
Friday, 11.07., 7 pm, Spitz Castle | Open-air in all weather
Laura Itandehui / Caoimhe & Séamus Uí Fhlatharta
Pure folk music and timeless songs from Mexico and Ireland. Austrian debut of both acts!
Saturday, 12.07., 7 pm, Spitz Castle | Open-air in all weather
Tini Kainrath & Klezmer Reloaded Extended – Music From The Stars Of David
A flight to the stars of pop and rock. Songs by prominent Jewish musicians in klezmer guise!
Sunday, 13.07., 11:00 am, Spitz Castle | Open-air in all weather
Emmy Steiner / Anna Tsombanis: Dachs (Badger). A piece for children 5+
An exhilarating encounter with a cheeky animal. Or: how to conquer fear and have fun at the same time.
Göttweig Abbey
Saturday, 12.07. – Saturday, 19.07., Göttweig Abbey
Music Workshop with Kosho, Bernhard Garaj, Gabriel Froihofer, Evelyn Fink-Mennel, Mia Marine, Daniel Moser, Marko Kölbl
Friday, 18.07., 6 pm, Göttweig Abbey Workshop Reprises
80 participants invite you to a magnificent final concert: a journey through various locations and settings in the abbey complex!
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Krems an der Donau
Wednesday, 23.07., from 7 pm, Winzer Krems
Orjazztra & Christian Muthspiel
“vom Jandln zum Ernst,” performed by 17 musicians on the occasion of Ernst Jandl’s 100th birthday. World premiere
Puuluup
“Romantic post-folk-neo-zombie elements with a pedagogical added value!”
Austrian debut for the duo from Estonia.
Thursday, 24.07., from 7 pm, Winzer Krems
Fatima Szalay Ensemble
The “new voice” from Hungary with wonderful traditional songs and dance pieces in five languages. Austrian debut
Elaha Soroor & Kefaya
Electrifying traditional music by the singer from Afghanistan performing with an international band. Austrian debut
Friday, 25.07., from 7 pm, Winzer Krems
Cerys Hafana & Katharina Baschinger
Two highly talented musicians join forces, or: “Welsh triple harp” meets “Styrian accordion”!
World premiere
Cristina Clara
Poetry and music from Portugal and around the globe in a powerful performance by the singer and her band.
Saturday, 26.07., from 7 pm, Winzer Krems
Anna Mabo / Clemens Sainitzer: Songs inspired by Ernst Jandl
The renowned duo performs Jandl’s work in new song adaptations. The second Glatt&Verkehrt premiere on the occasion of the poet’s 100th birthday.
World premiere, commissioned by Ö1 radio
Sélène Saint-Aimé String Trio
Exquisite music between jazz and (their own) roots, from New York, New Orleans, and the Caribbean.
Sunday, 27.07., from 7 pm, Winzer Krems
Magalí Sare & Manel Fortià
The singer and the double bass player from Catalonia will delight you with their superb combination of comedy, virtuosity, and finesse.
Black Lives
A stellar collective from Europe, the USA, and the Caribbean combines jazz (rock), soul, funk, and rap.
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Event Venues
Spitz Castle, Schlossgasse 3
3620 Spitz an der Donau
www.spitz-wachau.at
Winzer Krems, Sandgrube 13
3500 Krems an der Donau www.winzerkrems.at
Stift Göttweig
Stift Göttweig 1
3511 Furth
www.stiftgoettweig.at
Tickets and Info
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Festival und Kino GmbH Ticket Office
State Gallery of Lower Austria, Museumsplatz 1, 3500 Krems
Ticket and Info Hotline: +43 (0) 2732 / 90 80 33, tickets@glattundverkehrt.at
Press Contact
Barbara Pluch
barbara.pluch@noe-festival.at, +43 (0) 664 60499322
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Minoritenplatz 5, 3500 Krems
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