ZAM

ZAM – the outreach project of the Wiener Konzerthaus – brings established musicians together with local ensembles and committed individuals through joint music-making, inspiring discussions, and creative workshops.

After stops in Ebensee and Langen near Bregenz, ZAM is now coming to Carinthia—in cooperation with the Carinthian Cultural Foundation.

From September 25 to 27, 2025, the extraordinary ensemble Alpen&Glühen, led by trumpeter, singer, and style-bending artist Thomas Gansch, will meet the traditional Carinthian Madrigal Choir Klagenfurt, conducted by Graz Cathedral choirmaster Melissa Dermastia, in Krumpendorf am Wörthersee. Alpen&Glühen brings together some of the most distinctive musical personalities on the Austrian scene—including Klagenfurt bassist Lukas Kranzelbinder—to form a polyphonic ensemble that blends Alpine tradition, jazz, improvised music, and world music experimentation.

For three days, Krumpendorf becomes a meeting place for professionals, amateur musicians, music enthusiasts, and curious visitors.

• September 25, 7:00 p.m., Krumpendorf Community Hall
  »ZAMreden« Opening discussion with musical accompaniment by the Sonoma Duo. The participating artists and guests will open the weekend with thoughts on the unifying power of music and the role of art in a diverse society.
   
• September 26, 2:00–4:00 p.m., various locations in Krumpendorf
  »ZAMtrommeln"«Public workshops, including free play for wind and string instruments, choir singing, rhythm work, and folk music on harmonica and accordion, invite people of all ages to experience music in a new way. 
  For more information, visit https://www.kulturstiftung.at/zam
  
  You can easily register for the workshops by sending an email to steindl@kulturstiftung.at. 
  
  On the morning of September 26, the two musicians Thomas Gansch & Lukas Kranzelbinder from Alpen&Glühen will also visit the Krumpendorf elementary school for a concert with commentary.
   
• September 27, 7:00 p.m., Christkönig Church, Krumpendorf
  »ZAMspielen« The final concert brings everything together: the musical signatures of Alpen&Glühen and the vocal diversity of the Carinthian Madrigal Choir under Melissa Dermastia. Admission is free.