bad ratzes music & art
between silence and sound, between history and the present - bad ratzes has always seen itself as a place for encounters. even during the fin de siècle, the house served as a retreat for the mind, for dialogue, and for art. at a time when tourism in south tyrol was still a novel concept, the first artists and thinkers found their way to bad ratzes. this identity as a cultural space lives on today - through readings, exhibitions, concerts, and quiet moments of wonder. nestled in nature, framed by the schlern, and steeped in the traditions of the dolomites, bad ratzes remains a place where inspiration flows.
bad ratzes music & art 2025
the bad ratzes music & art series continues this tradition - with a contemporary perspective and an open heart. visual and musical artists find here a space where their work is not just presented, but truly experienced - amidst forest, mountain, and light. the year 2025 brings sounds from the alpine region, modern classical music, soul rich with history, and a new art series that redefines the mountain myth. guests, friends, and lovers of culture are warmly invited to listen, see, and feel together.
the programme
17. april – female
stefanie boltz (vocals), christian wegscheider (piano), linda scharnagl (saxophone)
an evening of music celebrating women composers.
role models, icons, fighters - across centuries and beyond genre boundaries. stefanie boltz, together with her accompanying musicians, pays tribute to them all. with her versatile voice, poetic sensibility, and passion for powerful figures, she crafts a richly layered homage concert - subtly nuanced, deeply moving, and full of strength.
start time: 8.30 p.m.
1 june – aria25
andrea vanzo & jamie duffy (piano)
two pianists - one generation reimagining classical music.
andrea vanzo and jamie duffy are key figures in the modern classical scene: streamed millions of times and celebrated on social media, they merge tradition with the digital present. their compositions - such as soulmate and solas - are intimate, atmospheric, and universally moving.
an evening for those who don’t just listen to music - but feel it.
start time: 6.00 p.m.
admission: €25 – | tickets available on site
Registration
17 july – nudha & the soul train
nudha (vocals), matteo benvenuti (electric guitar), mecco guidi (keys), massimo zanotti (trombone, vocals), gabriele bolognesi (saxophone), alessandro cianferoni (bass), daniele cianferoni (drums)
nudha - also known as sara zaccarelli - stands for soul with heart. together with her band the soul train, she takes us on a journey through the great voices and rhythm worlds: from aretha franklin and sam cooke to amy winehouse.
in addition to soul classics, original compositions are also performed - passionate, intense, and full of energy.
a tribute to the power of the voice and the groove of life.
start time: 8.30 p.m.
5 september – vernissage: sonya hofer – flüsternde berge (whispering mountains)
introduction: esther erlacher
exhibition: 5 september – 2 november
sonya hofer opens the new kunst unterm schlern. series with her exhibition flüsternde berge. her works include clay reliefs, paintings, giant shells and mysterious figures - all mediums of memory, myth and legend. the mountains speak, whisper, tell stories: of ancient times and inner landscapes.
a poetic expedition into a world between nature and dream.
vernissage: 8.00 p.m. | the exhibition is open daily until 2 november
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a place that connects
bad ratzes music & art is more than a series of events in south tyrol - it’s an invitation.
to our guests, our community, to all those who seek and cherish cultural experiences.
come along, enjoy special evenings, let yourself be moved - by voices, images, and moments.
for further information and reservations, please contact us:
info@badratzes.it | +39 0471 706131
Registration
concert 1 june – aria25
andrea vanzo & jamie duffy (piano)