Musical ice cave concerts 2022: Bach on Ice

The unique sound experience in the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave Salzkammergut.

In August, the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave transforms from a popular excursion destination in the Salzkammergut region to a unique concert hall! Internationally renowned musicians and cabaret artists from all styles perform here in a special atmosphere and inspire with anything but frosty sounds! 
In the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave - one of the largest ice caves in the world - THE musical highlight of the Salzkammergut takes place every year. The concert series "Eisklang" offers a unique acoustic and visual experience in the mystical Parsifaldom of the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave. 
In a crystal-clear atmosphere and in front of bizarre ice formations, you can listen to the sounds of a wide variety of styles, from classical music to jazz improvisations and swinging blues and boogie. 
International musicians, some of whom are engaged in world-famous orchestras, transform the unique ambience with brilliant, dreamlike sounds into a concert hall in which one gets goose bumps not only because of the temperatures. 

Bach on Ice

The star violinist Benjamin Schmid inspires a worldwide audience as an international soloist. The Summer Night Concert with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna/Schönbrunn is considered the highlight of his career. He has also appeared repeatedly as a soloist at the Salzburg Festival.
He has been awarded the German Record Prize, Echo Klassik, Grammophone Editor's Choice, among others.
He performs on a violin made by the famous violin maker Jean-Baptist Vuillaume. 
The grandiose musician plays violin sonatas and solo suites by Bach. He will be accompanied by Ariane Hearing on the Schimmel glass grand piano.

Schedule:

• until 04:30 p.m.: Ascent with the cable car from the valley station to the middle station Schönbergalm
• 04:45 p.m.: Champagne reception for the visitors at the Schönbergalm
• 05:20 p.m.: Accompanied by experienced cave guides, you will walk from the Schönbergalm midway station in the direction of the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave. After a short walk of 15 to 20 minutes you will reach the ice cave. Here you can expect a guided tour through the fascinating ice world of the Dachstein and as a highlight the ice sound concert in the Parsivaldom.
• 06:20 p.m.: Concert in the Parsifaldom
• 07:15 p.m.: Guided tour to the cave exit via the Tristan Dome
• 07:30 p.m.: Meet and Greet with the musicians at the Schönbergalm
• From 07:30 p.m. to 08:30 p.m.: Descent with the cable car