Ceremonial Opening of the European Forum Alpbach 2019
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Elisabeth-Herz-Kremenak-Saal
Plenary
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German and English languageA brass band stands high up on the scaffolding of “Under Construction: Conditio Humana”. At this height, next to the sculptor Lois Anvidalfarei’s powerful creations, the band is in danger. Why doesn’t this system of steel pipes offer any security? But the pipes, played like an instrument, connect the art installation with the composition “Framework – Piece for brass band and scaffolding”. Sound engenders trust: the source of danger becomes a sound body, and all resonate together on a single wavelength.
Briefly before her sudden death, Ágnes Heller wrote the opening speech, which will be delivered by the philosopher Josef Mitterer.
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Lois ANVIDALFAREI
Sculptor, Alto Adige
| Lois Anvidalfarei was born on January 26, 1962 in Alto Adige, South Tyrol. From 1976 to 1981 he attended the State Art School in Ortisei in Val Gardena. In 1983 he began studying at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where he received his decisive influence as a draftsman and sculptor through the encounter with the work and person of Prof. Joannis Avramidis. After completing his studies, Lois Anvidalfarei returned to his home in 1989. In Alto Adige, he manages the farm he inherited and works as a freelance sculptor. |
Christof DIENZ
Composer; Composition, Bassoon, Zither, Knoedel, Vienna
| Christof Dienz lives in Vienna as a freelance composer, bassoon player and zither player. He has performed with Marc Ribot, Zeena Parkins, Terry Bozzio, Andreas Schaerer, Thomas Larcher and many more. His music was played by venerable ensembles including Klangforum Wien, Phace Vienna, RSO Wien, Bruckner Orchester Linz, Tiroler Symphonieorchester Innsbruck as well as numerous festivals such as Wien Modern, Klangspuren Schwaz, Transart Bolzano, Arena Festival Riga, Moers Festival, Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Jazzfest Vienna, Popkomm Berlin, Midem Cannes and many more. |
Dr. Josef MITTERER
Professor, Institute of Philosophy, Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt, Vienna
| Philosoph am Institut für Philosophie der Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. Er studierte Psychologie und Soziologie in Innsbruck und Linz und Philosophie an der Universitäz Graz. Studienaufenthalte an der London School of Economics, in Heidelberg und bei Paul Feyerabend in Berkeley. Schriften: "Das Jenseits der Philosophie" (1992, Neuausgabe 2011); "Die Flucht aus der Beliebigkeit" (2001, Neuausgabe 2011). Zu Josef Mitterer u.a.: Alexander Riegler & Stefan Weber (Hrsg.): "Die Dritte Philosophie. Kritische Beiträge zu Josef Mitterers Non-Dualismus" (2010); "The Non-dualizing Philosophy of Josef Mitterer". Constructivist Foundations 3/1 (2008); "Non-dualism: A Conceptual Revision?" Constructivist Foundations 8/2 (2013). |
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Franz FISCHLER
President, European Forum Alpbach, Vienna
| 1973-1979 | Research Assistant, Institute for Agricultural Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna |
| 1978 | Doctorate, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna |
| 1979-1984 | Executive Assistant, Provincial Chamber of Agriculture of Tyrol, Innsbruck |
| 1985-1989 | Director, Provincial Chamber of Agriculture of Tyrol, Innsbruck |
| 1989-1994 | Austrian Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Vienna |
| 1995-2004 | European Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Brussels |
| 2005-2011 | Chairman, Ecosocial Forum Europe, Vienna |
| 2005-2015 | Chairman, RISE-Foundation, Brussels |
| 2014-2015 | Chairman of the Steering Committee of the EU scientific programme for Expo Milano 2015 |
| since 2012 | President, European Forum Alpbach, Vienna |
| since 2016 | President, Board of Trustees to the Austrian Institute of Advanced Studies (IHS), Vienna |
