Presse

Also seen during the captivating dance performance of “Ich bin O.K. Dance Company“ and the traditional concert of famous soprano Eva Lind, accompanied by Andreas Kowalewitz on the grand piano, in the riding hall: Leonhard Stock, Olympic champion and a friend of the hosts, Dr. Hans Unterdorfer, CEO of Tiroler Sparkasse, Simone Rethel, author, actress and widow of Johannes Heesters, Elisabeth Gürtler, president of Spanische Hofreitschule and organizers of Fete Imperial, as well as Monika Schiestl-Swarovski and the Philipp Swarovski family.

Austria’s legendary dressage judge Elisabeth Koffmahn was honored for her many years of professional activity with a valuable Swarovski crystal horse in the gala tent by the hosts Evelyn and Klaus Haim-Swarovski. For 18 years, she has acted as judge at the CDI Schindlhof and gave points to the Olympic, world and European champions who danced through the arena. For reasons of age, this is Elisabeth Koffmahn’s last international season as judge.

Silke and Oliver Schulz catered for the culinary highlights of the evening. Subsequently, the sweeping big band sounds of Soundexpress Tirol made the guests dance heartily until well after midnight.