A classical week not to be missed

(JB) Classical music fans are expected to flock to Vianden during the next seven days as the historic town hosts its third annual youth music festival.

The week-long event kicks-off today (Friday) with two concerts and runs until August 28.

It features some of the best young new talents from around the world who have travelled to Luxembourg to take part in workshops and give public performances.

Musicians have reportedly come from as far as the US, Canada, China, South Korea and Israel with the youngest participant being eight-year-old flutist Yi Ting Ong, from Singapore.

What participants lack in age they more than make up for in talent. Six participants are medallists from the American Association for the Gifted and Talented, a kind of talent-scouting organisation.

Furthermore, 20 music teachers from some of the most prestigious music schools around the world will also attend the event, providing advice and guidance for the youngsters.

Vianden International Music Festival Concerts

August 19

10am Maison des Soins Sacré Coeur, Diekirch

6.30pm Salle Vic Abens, Vianden Castle, concert by teachers

August 20

8pm Salle Vic Abens, Vianden Castle

August 22

6.30pm at CCL in Vianden

August 23

8pm Eglise de Trinitaires in Vianden

August 24

11am Lycée Eifel, sports hall in Neuerburg in Germany

6.30pm CCL in Vianden

August 25

6.30pm CCL in Vianden

August 26

6.30pm Salle Vic Abens in Vianden Castle

9pm Ancien Cinema Vianden

August 28

4pm Vianden Castle- Closing show with several concerts from 4pm onwards. Entry 5 euros (adults), free for children and teenagers.