Alice and Nikolaus Harnoncourt: Music is a language

Next dates:

28 May to 20 July 2026 Berlin University of the Arts

On the occasion of the grand opening of the Nikolaus Harnoncourt Centre at the Anton Bruckner Private University on 3 May 2024 in St. Georgen im Attergau, the exhibition about Nikolaus and Alice Harnoncourt was shown for the first time at the local music school.

Curated by Marie-Theres Arnbom, the exhibition portrays the couple’s life journey in connection with the pioneering work of the community of explorers. For the first time, insights into his huge and extensive archive are accessible to the public. They trace the Harnoncourts’ working methods and their musical development. Learn more about their groundbreaking musical discoveries and their passionate dedication to promoting young talent. The exhibition is aimed equally at music lovers of all ages, as well as laymen and experts.

The exhibition was on display in St. Georgen im Attergau from 3 May to 15 September 2024, moved to the foyer of the Bruckner University in Linz from 21 October to 31 January 2025, and made a stop at the mdw in Vienna from 17 May to 11 July 2025.

Did you miss it? You can view the banners online below!