The history of the Feldkirch Festival

The creative mind behind the Feldkirch Festivals since March 2007 is Philippe Arlaud, stage director, scenographer and light designer of worldwide renown. His concept of the Festival emphasises contemporary music of the 20th and 21st centuries and is geared to contact with a wider audience and the young audiences of tomorrow.

"I’d like to make music for our time, music with a new accent. Our festival must not be elitist."
Philippe Arlaud, artistic director

Dates
Feldkirch Festival 2010: 2nd to 13th June – Focal theme: Russia
Feldkirch Festival 2011: 25th May to 5th June – Focal theme: Latin America
Feldkirch Festival 2012: 6th to 17th 17 June – Focal theme: Scandinavia

Feldkirch Festival from 2001 - 2006
Foundation of the Festival in 2000 by the City of Feldkirch.
Initial events 2001.
2002 first complete programme. Artistic director 2001 - 2006 Thomas Hengelbrock.
Focal theme of the programme: Old music on historical instruments / contemporary compositions / changing Festival mottos