Classic at the Cathedral (Klassik am Dom) 2023
Classic at the Cathedral (Klassik am Dom) 2023
The Linz Cathedral shines in the light of the "Classic at the Cathedral" festival. On some evenings in summer you can listen to the sounds of world starts. This time: Nora Jones, Plácido Domingo and David Garrett.
Klassik am Dom stands for a unique ambience right in front of the Mariendom, high-quality music and legendary artists, for impressive shows and rousing programs.
In 2023, the nine-time Grammy winner with the velvety soft voice Norah Jones will celebrate her live debut at Klassik am Dom: on July 18th. Since her acclaimed debut album Come Away With Me, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022, Jones has become a trusted musical companion to millions of people around the world, featuring collaborations with the likes of The Foo Fighters and Herbie Hancock their incredible versatility.
On July 26 Plácido Domingo will invite you to a gala evening. With twelve Grammys, 150 different roles in the most important opera houses in the world and his special charisma, the singer and conductor, tenor and baritone, actor and general director is undoubtedly one of the greatest musical figures.
The legendary Italian singer EROS RAMAZZOTTI makes a tour stop at the Domplatz in Linz on his world tour! The most charming artist in Italy will present his brand new album "Battito Infinito".
And after this year's acclaimed guest performances on Domplatz, the virtuoso star violinist David Garrett will show himself from a completely different side on August 4th: He will come with his new classical project "Iconic" and will reinterpret masterpieces by legendary violinists, from Bach to Bach Gluck to Mendelssohn and Schumann. The program will feature Garrett in a trio along with guitar and bass. “Unfortunately, many wonderful works from the early days of the great virtuosos have fallen into oblivion. It means all the more to me that I now have the opportunity to bring these beautiful pieces to life again,” says Garrett.
About the Classic at the Cathedral (Klassik am Dom)
Since the premiere in 2011, almost 75,000 visitors have enjoyed 25 wonderful events in this unique location in front of Linz's Mariendom! Located in the heart of the city of Linz, at the foot of the largest church in Austria, unforgettable concert evenings take place here every year in a very special atmosphere.
Due to the break caused by the pandemic, KLASSIK AM DOM celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022 with impressive and touching concert evenings by Elīna Garanča, Philipp Hochmair, James Blunt, David Garrett and Gregory Porter.
Over the years, the open-air festival with a focus on classical music has expanded its artistic range and opened up its repertoire to include jazz, soul, chanson, theater and crossover in order to always offer its audience new and extraordinary musical experiences.
As one of the most beautiful open-air locations in Austria, Klassik am Dom has established itself as an independent brand during this time. José Carreras, Jonas Kaufmann, Bobby McFerrin, Erwin Schrott, Martin Grubinger, Paolo Conte, Tom Jones, Katie Melua, Diana Krall, Juan Diego Floréz, David Garrett, Elīna Garanča and many more have been guests on the square in front of the impressive Mariendom.
Klassik am Dom is also one of the few cultural formats in Austria that has been broadcast live on TV in recent years. By including prominent guests such as Federal President Alexander van der Bellen, top journalist Armin Wolf, moderator and entertainer Dirk Stermann and many more, over 1.2 million viewers have been reached so far. In 2021, a concert evening by David Garrett from the Mariendom was broadcast live on ORF.
The Klassik am Dom series of events has been certified as a GREEN EVENT by the Federal Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism since 2018. Topics such as sustainability, resource conservation and environmental protection are becoming increasingly important. Long-term/reusable solutions are sought in all areas. With the active support of our partners and sponsors, we send a clear signal for the environment in the event sector year after year!
