the German/French Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt, who has been running the festival since then. Under his directorship the festival is touring again with a small group of artists in venues like the Mozarteum Salzburg, Musikverein Graz, Konzerthaus Wien, Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Schloss Elmau. Events Lockenhaus is said to be a music festival like few others in the world with Vermont's Marlboro coming closest. The festival offers song recitals, solo instrumental recitals and chamber music. Most rehearsals are open to the public. A given concert's works are announced only twenty-four hours in advance. Spontaneous, 12-hour marathon concerts, interspersed with meal and rest breaks, are not uncommon. The festival occurs in the summer and lasts for two weeks. The Lockenhaus Academy for Chamber Music occurs every other year following a tradition of promoting young musicians and composers. References External links Official website Music festivals in Austria Chamber music festivals Tourist attractions in Burgenland Music festivals established in 1981 Oberpullendorf District