Vito Žuraj Api-danza macabra
Aram Iljitsch Chatschaturjan Concerto for flute and orchestra in D minor
Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 4 in E major, WAB 104, “The Romantic”
Michael Martin Kofler flute
Michael Wendeberg conductor
The Slovenian Philharmonic once again impresses the Villach audience with its extraordinary skill and a special program.
This concert offers Michael Martin Kofler the perfect opportunity to showcase his entire virtuosity and impressive talent. His musical brilliance will inspire and astonish.
Michael Martin Kofler, principal flutist of the Munich Philharmonic and a native of Villach, will celebrate his 60th birthday in 2026. After countless concerts around the globe, the cultural award winner from 1993 has never forgotten Villach. His music touches and inspires the audience. The city of Villach wishes to honor this extraordinary musician, whose passion and skill have enriched the cultural landscape, with a festive concert. The flute concerto by Aram Iljitsch Chatschaturjan is technically challenging and requires a high level of virtuosity and musical expression. Rampal's transcription of the violin concerto for flute includes complex passages and a cadenza. The challenge lies not only in the technical execution of the swift and difficult runs but also in interpreting the emotional depth and dynamic nuances of the piece. This concert offers Michael Martin Kofler the perfect opportunity to showcase his entire virtuosity and impressive talent. His musical brilliance will inspire and astonish.
6.45 p.m. Introduction to the concert evening
Photo: © Alfredo Tobia
For tickets with the following discounts, please contact the Cultural Department of the city of Villach:
- Wheelchair seat with accompaniment
- Holder of the Carinthia Culture Card
- Holder of the Ö1 Club Card
- Groups of 20 or more
Individual ticket sales: A surcharge of EUR 5,-- (fixed price) per ticket will be charged at the box office.
Exempt from this are: Youth tickets, tickets for Carinthia Culture Card holders, tickets for Ö1 Club Card holders, and group tickets.
Tickets are available at all Ö-Ticket advance sales points (e.g., tourism information centers, Raiffeisen banks, newsagents, etc.) as well as online at
Contact / address
Congress Center Villach
Europaplatz 1
9500 Villach
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