Venue
The conference is hosted by the Gustav Mahler Private University of Music (GMPU) Klagenfurt, Austria. The main venue is the Neuer Saal of the GMPU Concert House, located in Mießtaler Str. 8. Neuer Saal is used for the talks and performative / concertant presentations. A second venue is the GMPU’s artistic research space quARtier, located in the “Haus der Bauern” building, 8.-Mai-Str. 47. quARtier is at disposition as a laboratory for installations or special displays. Finally, we are cooperating with the kärnten.museum, which neighours the Concert House. It features the Center Stage, a space with two channel video display and a multi-channel sound system (Ikosaeder loudspeaker and hemisphere).
Gustav Mahler Private University of Music
The Gustav Mahler Private University of Music (GMPU) in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is an academic institution of the state of Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost state at the intersection of the Alps-Adriatic region that connects cultures and language communities. Founded on a long history of music education and emerging from the Carinthian State Conservatory, the Mahler university is a young and thriving institution that stands for variety, internationality and diversity.
The GMPU’s main address is Mießtaler Straße 8, 9020 Klagenfurt. The kärnten.museum is located next to it.
The address of quARtier (depicted above) is 8.-Mai-Straße 47, a four minute walk from the Concert House.
Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt, the charming capital of the Carinthia region in southern Austria, is a city that seamlessly combines a rich history with contemporary vibrancy. The city’s history dates back to the 12th century, and remnants of its medieval past are evident in the well-preserved architecture of the historic district. The landmark Lindwurm statue, symbolising a dragon, prominently stands in the central square, Alter Platz, and is a testament to Klagenfurt’s legendary founding tale.
Klagenfurt is a cultural hub with museums, galleries, and theatres. The City Gallery, Robert Musil Literature Museum, the Carinthian Museum of Modern Art (MMKK) and the kärnten.museum are just a few of the venues that invite visitors with a diverse range of exhibits. During the symposium, the traditional Festival of German-Language Literature is also taking place, culminating in the award of the Ingeborg Bachmann prize, named after the famous Austrian writer who was born in Klagenfurt.
The city’s borders the Lake Wörthersee, making it a popular holiday destination. The lake along with the surrounding mountains provides a scenic backdrop for various recreational activities, such as open-air events and performances.
Travel
- By train: Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in Klagenfurt, well-connected to major cities in Austria and neighbouring countries.
- By plane: For international flights, Vienna International Airport (VIE) is a good choice, with a direct train to Klagenfurt through Vienna Central Station. There are regular ÖBB Railjet trains to Klagenfurt. The journey usually takes between 3h29m and 3h55m. Alternatively, Venice Airport (VCE) is also well connected to Klagenfurt with a direct train (~4h) via Venice Central Station (Santa Lucia). When flying to Graz (GRZ), the subsequent train trip to Klagenfurt takes 1h04m to 1h15m. Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) is the primary airport serving Klagenfurt, offering domestic and limited international flights.
- By car: Klagenfurt is accessible by major highways, including the A2 and A11, connecting it to Austria and neighbouring countries.
Most locations in Klagenfurt are walkable, for example you can walk from the train station to the Mahler university in ten minutes, or otherwise take one of the bus lines A, C, 4 to ‘Landesregierung’, the closest stop to the GMPU.
Accomodation
We will publish a list of recommendated accommodations in spring.