About this episode
Dietmar Mueller-Elmau discusses his family's legacy in hospitality and music at Schloss Elmau.
Dietmar Mueller-Elmau is the owner of Schloss Elmau, a resort hotel in the Bavarian Alps, 60 miles from Munich. It was set up in 1916 by his grandfather, the philosopher and writer Johannes Müller. He wanted people to take “a holiday from the ego” and to enjoy classical concerts. Over the decades, it hosted performances by the likes of Benjamin Britten, Yehudi Menuhin and Alfred Brendel. Dietmar continues that tradition, with musicians such as Yuja Wang and the Kanneh-Masons, along with jazz concerts, events with writers and philosophers, and the G7 leaders conference – twice. Dietmar's music choices include Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Liszt and Chopin.
People in this episode
Guest: Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- classical music
- cultural heritage
- hospitality
- philosophy
- events
Keywords
- Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
- Schloss Elmau
- classical concerts
- G7 conference
- music choices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Schloss Elmau
Books & works: Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin
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