Prima la musica
290 children show off their musical skills
290 young talents are taking to the stage this week at the prima la musica state competition. After intensive practice, they will now experience the magic of music in concert. The "Krone" presents some of the many talents.
They arrive with accordion, guitar, cello, violin, trumpet and more: For 290 boys and girls taking part in this year's prima la musica regional competition at the Carinthian Music Academy (CMA) in Ossiach, music is the food of the soul. Only the best are allowed to take part in the musical competition. The talents receive their instrumental training in the 68 music schools, where 10,469 pupils are supported by 460 music teachers. Young musicians are also trained at private schools and at the Gustav Mahler Music University.
"Kärntner Krone" accompanies talents again this year
"The response to the fact that we offer young musicians such a big stage is enormous. There is nothing better than listening to the sounds of the concert participants. For them, music is already the greatest magic," says Lisa Leitich, manager of the prima la musica regional office. "Their concert and the feedback discussions that take place with the judges after the performance are companions in their musical training," says Leitich.
"It's the training that makes the difference"
73 jurors from all over Austria - music teachers, university professors, even a film composer - evaluate the performances. Musik der Jugend (MdJ) Federal Advisory Board member Johann Brunner: "I always compare music to sport: it's the training that makes the difference. If you are committed, eager and hard-working, you can make it to the podium." Gernot Ogris, head of the state's music schools, is looking forward to the performances: "I take my hat off to everyone who takes part in the music competition. The level of the young talent is high and continues to rise." Ogris also sits in the concert hall as a father: "I'm relaxed because I trust my sons."
Of course, the talented youngsters don't come to the music academy alone. Director Marion Rothschopf-Herzog: "Mom, dad, the whole fan club is always there." By the way: the concerts in Ossiach are free for all visitors! So let's go for the sound experience!
"The sound of the strings enchants me," reveals Julia Kogler (15). It's not easy to hit the 100 strings on the dulcimer correctly: "You get points for orientation on some notes." Julia particularly enjoys playing in an ensemble: "It's fun." Barbara Weber teaches the 15-year-old at the Lieser-Maltatal music school. Julia has a soft spot for folk music and pieces by Herbert Pixner. "In addition to his song 'Da Russische', I also perform a trapeze artist and a swarm of mosquitoes on stage," says Julia, who practices for an hour every day. "After all, I want to be a teacher." If she qualifies for the national competition, she will have to rehearse new pieces.
"zwitscherTRIO", a promising name for her music ensemble, which Johanna (11), Theresa (9) and Valentina (9) from the Villach Music School compare to birdsong: "The birds chirp so beautifully too." One of the three girls, who play the soprano, alto and tenor flute, always sets the tone: "We talk it out for every piece." Making music together is fun: "It's also funny during the breaks. Laughing is healthy!" They often rehearse before their performance at prima la musica: "We really want to win a prize!"
Alexander Stöckl (13) from Finkenstein picked up the children's harp at the age of five: "Whether it's jazz, classical or folk music - I can play anything on the harp." The high school student is now one of Austria's elite: the 13-year-old has already won two national championships. Alexander is also in the country's Cluster of Excellence: "I'm taught at the music school and at the Gustav Mahler Private University for Music."
"I can play anything on my zither-Mozart, wild rock, hits and romantic songs," explains Madlen Schorli from Grafenstein. The nine-year-old, who also plays the guitar, is one of 38 zither students in Carinthia. Madlen has not yet played on a competition stage. "It will certainly be very exciting. But I've practiced a lot," says the primary school pupil, who is coached by Martina Krainz. In addition to her zither, Madlen is also interested in air rifles: "I shoot at targets; exciting!" Madlen also likes horses and enjoys skiing in winter.
"We make music and tell a story, just like actors do," explain the four musicians from "Queen of the Kings", who are performing in the Ensemble Creative category. Amilia, Jakob, Romeo and Alexander from Upper Carinthia are the dream team: "We also perform a royal march on stage." The weekly meetings are fun for the ensemble: "It's fun to play together. That way we're not so nervous."
Melodious: emotion and joy
"For us, music is creativity, emotion and joy; it creates moments of happiness," say Anna (10), Antonia (10) and Miriam (13). They call their ensemble the "Melodious Trio". They particularly enjoy making music as a group: "It's nice to give the audience a sound experience together." The girls have not yet taken part in a competition: "It would be cool if we won a prize straight away."
Eldrid Mödritscher (9) from Obermühlbach is taking part in prima la musica for the first time with one of her pieces called "Champagne Pearls". She has been playing the children's harp for four and a half years: "No other instrument sounds as beautiful!" Mom or dad help her carry it: "It's much too heavy for me." Eldrid is coached by Christine Selmeister. "My teacher is great." Music calms the primary school pupil, who also likes cooking, flowers and wants to be a singer.
Marlene, Hannah and Sophia are studying at the Villach music school with teacher Lorenz Pichler and are enthusiastic: "You can do anything with the flute." The girls are bringing Mozart's Little Night Music, a Mexican folk tune and Mancini's "The Pink Panther" to Ossiach: "It's fun to play, the notes creep around the stage." The "Drei Flötenzwerge" would love to be there in Brixen: "There are three of us. Making music in a group is much easier. We strengthen each other, which makes us more confident when we play."
"Music makes life beautiful," emphasizes Marlena Radziwon (13) from Mörtschach, who has been playing the piano since she was five: "It makes the whole house ring." Marlena grew up with her siblings Sophia, David and twin Luisa: "I was the first." She's not so keen on the metronome: "It's loud and exhausting. But sometimes you can't practice without it." Climbing, drawing and soccer are also her hobbies.
He likes Mozart and, above all, his guitar: Adrian Wu Wu (11), who was born in Spain and has lived in Völkermarkt for several years, is supported by Andrea Lackner at the tonART music school. "I actually wanted to learn the piano, but there was no room for that. Now I'm happy that it turned out to be the guitar." As a young accompanist, Adrian took part in the prima la musica state competition for the first time last year. This year he will perform six pieces as a soloist. Adrian is also a member of the shooting club, loves soccer and enjoys skiing: "But music comes first; it's really important for my heart."
The national final (18.5.-1.6.) will take place in Brixen in South Tyrol.
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