Ice Music in the Alps

If it’s a unique experience you are looking for, it doesn’t get any more interesting than attending a musical concert in sub zero temperatures inside an Ice Dome in the Italian Alps. What’s more the musicians are not playing their regular instruments, but these are made out of ice by
Mr Tim Linhart , a US born artist.

When Mr Linhart first began constructing musical instruments out of ice they were more likely to burst into icicles than to become soulful conduits or music. However over the years he has honed his skill and now produces a wide range of perfectly tuned musical instruments.

They are showcased at the Ice Dome on Presena Glacier near Trentino in Italy. It is a custom built igloo high in the Alps. A series of concerts are regularly played at the Ice Dome all through the year. Tickets can be booked online to hear the ice orchestra in person.

At present the ice orchestra boasts of ice made violins, viola, timpani drum set, xylophone, double bass, mandolin, cello, percussion pipe and a giant rolandophone. That’s quite a huge accomplishment for the ice artist. This science project has been in the making for 16 years.