Contemporary music

The project "Drau / Drava - Old River, New Sounds" aims to further new music in Austria, Trentino in Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, and promote lasting co-operation in the cultural realm and improved relations between neighbouring countries.

At the heart of the project is a concert tour (13th - 19th August, 2006) which takes in 5 cities on the Drau. This concert tour leads a multinational ensemble from Dobbiaco (Toblach) through Spittal an der Drau, Villach, and Ptuj, aending with a final concert in Osijek, Croatia, performing compositions from contemporary composers living in the participating regions / countries.

The project was initiated by ISCM Austria's regional chapters in Tirol and Carinthia, which act also as organisers. Our co-operation partners are responsible for the conception and execution in their respective countries. The Tirolean chapter of the ISCM Austria has overseen the project as a whole.