A wonderful place for fine music, live grand piano performance, creativity, social togetherness, culinary arts and artistic expression to connect.

“The Society of Friends of Music”, originally founded in 1812 at the time of Johann Strauss, The Waltz King in Vienna, brings people together to appreciate the empowering force of music. Since 2017, A Touch of Austria has been bringing this “Gemutlichkeit” warm music/social hospitality to the Okanagan Valley.

Offering once a month Sunday afternoon 2-4 p.m.  or  evening @ 5:30-7 p.m. soirees to enjoy AS WELL AS SENIOR LEARNING MUSIC PROGRAMS: Upcoming “Music Around the World” 4 sessions

Be treated to a one of a kind “A TOUR DE FORCE EXPERIENCE” that will ignite your senses and pamper your taste buds. 

An optimal music/arts ambiance surrounded by the award winning 2016 West Kelowna Community Bloom Best Garden, top quality live piano performances with candlelight setting, impressive renowned performances from around the world, fine elegant European decor with linens & flowers, culinary arts delights with homemade Austrian pastries handed down from generations made by chef Claudia along with Hotel Sacher Viennese coffee & condiments… 

UPCOMING EVENTS : RVSP cost $25.00 per person per event Sunday Feb. 16th “Emotions in Music” 2-4p.m.,  

Sunday March 16th @ 5:30-7p.m. The Piano Divas & Friends -rare live concert featuring talented artist performers: to reserve tickets contact: claudia.kargl@telus.net with money e-transfer Tel. 250-768-1404 Stay tuned for more events in 2025. 

 HOME BASE:  The Piano Divas & Friends: Featuring pianists Claudia Kargl & Melodie Peterson performing on two YAMAHA professional pianos