That was the IMPETUS cultural summer 2025
Rainy weather meets sunny colors: IMPETUS cultural summer starts with
colorful vernissage
Despite cloudy, rainy weather, the start of the IMPETUS cultural summer was bright
Colors and creative diversity: In the impressive backdrop of the monastery ruins, the... 22.
The exhibition “Beautiful Colors” by the Erlendorf artist Franziska Oman will be held in May
opened. The vernissage marked the atmospheric start of a series of cultural events
Summer events. The visitors:The moody clouds didn't let you inside
deter - on the contrary: Franziska Oman's works provided a glow
Contrasts to the gray sky. In her exhibition the artist shows a wide range
Styles – from expressive to reduced, from figurative to abstract – always united through
their powerful, intensive use of color. Cultural Officer Vzbgm. in Michaela
In her opening speech, Scheurer emphasized the importance of art and culture as “living
Impulses for our shared experience”, and invited the visitors:inside warmly to the
upcoming events of the cultural summer. With this colorful opening shows
itself: Even if the weather doesn't always cooperate - the cultural summer in Arnoldstein brings
Color into play.
Classic Gala touched hearts
The Arnoldstein monastery ruins also hosted an impressive classical music gala
As part of the IMPETUS cultural summer. The concert not only thrilled classical music lovers,
but also a wider audience, who enjoyed the diverse music. On the program
There were pieces from opera and operetta by well-known composers such as Puccini, Vivaldi,
Stolz, lehar uvm. – a varied mix, that offered something for everyone. Particularly
Marilene Novak's brilliant voice was particularly noteworthy, which is in harmony with violin and
Piano gave you goosebumps. The atmosphere in the historical setting of the
Monastery ruins gave the evening a special magic. An unforgettable experience, the
made the beauty of classical music tangible in a unique way.
Appreciation for Karl Krobath in Arnoldstein
In the monastery ruins in July and August 150. Karl Krobath's birthday commemorated.
The versatile poet, Lehrer, Composer and family man maintained close friendships with
Thomas Koschat and Peter Rosegger. Josef Grilz-Seger shed light on Krobath's life,
accompanied by readings (Christa Drussnitzer) and musical performances by the Mühldorf choir
and the quartet of the Villach Finance Choir. Well-known songs like “Ins Gailtal aufe geh i's
jagan“, and “Over the Moss, over the moss” were written by him. In
In recognition of his work, a street in Arnoldstein also bears his name. One
Exhibition was until 27.8.2025 can be seen in the monastery ruins.
Small group singing “G’sungen wer” delights visitors
The program was varied and thrilled the audience with music
over mountains and valleys and across national borders. The MundART quartet, the trio
Mundwerk from Mölltal and the Klarimoni Musi from Arriach provided musical entertainment
Highlights. The event was moderated by Monika Tschofenig-Hebein, which skillfully
led through the evening. The perfect atmosphere and the diverse performances made it
the evening an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
Vernissage Simeon Kovacev
The Wolfsberg artist Simeon Kovace presents his impressive exhibition in
there Klosterruine. His works are characterized by powerful, oversized and
colorful representations, which allow visitors to immerse themselves in a lively world.
The exhibition is open until 20. September 2025 open and offers the opportunity,
to experience the extraordinary works of art in a unique atmosphere. Simeon
Kovace manages it, with its powerful colors and large format images emotions and
to convey energy. A visit is worth it for all art lovers and the curious!
Cabaret “Death on a PR tour”
Mario Kuttnig, known as Jack Black, presented a darkly humorous show on the topic
Tod. He delicately and subtly invited the audience to join in a gallows-humorous dance,
deal with the last chapter of life in a humorous way. Seine
Preoccupation with death stimulates reflection, but also makes you laugh. Kuttnigs
Performance combines black humor with profound thoughts and an appeal to
life and creates a unique atmosphere. The event was a
extraordinary experience for everyone, who look at life with a wink
want.
“Baby Boomers vs. Millennial – two generations, a passion"
Michael Jedlicka & Band
The cultural summer is coming to an end. Michael Jedlicka (Baby Boomers): “The swing era has me
embossed, but today the beats of the millennials are humming.” His daughter Johanna Wanderer:
“We mix retro with new.” Accompanied by punchy dialogues between the generations
lively sounds from the last six decades: a cross-generational finale
full of memories and good vibes.
