40 years of music and community: the legendary quartet in Radenthein!

40 years of music and community: the legendary quartet in Radenthein!

Radenthein, Österreich - The MGV Almrose Radenthein celebrates a remarkable anniversary! 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of the quartet, which was launched as part of the renowned men's singing association in autumn 1984. The four singers - Johann Peter Rabitsch, Walter Oberlerchner, Andreas J. Moser and Wilhelm Krug - have been showing tireless efforts for music for four decades and have made a name for themselves as a cultural ambassador in Carinthia. As MeinDzirk.at the talents enjoyed countless appearances, including with important TV shows such as "When the Musi plays" and "Carnage" Advent ”. They even led their adventures to Saudi Arabia and New Zealand, where they proudly represent the Carinthian singing tradition.

The anniversary was celebrated on November 15, 2024 with a festival concert in the sold-out city hall Radenthein, as almrose.at reported. A program that reflected the musical highlights of the past 40 years contributed to the festive atmosphere. Together with the MGV Almrose and the Mirnockquartet, the singers not only celebrated their musical success, but also the strong community that connects them. Here, video opportunities were shown by former companions who paid tribute to the special importance of the quartet.

outstanding services and customs care

The members of the Almrose Quartet are not only known for their musical achievements, but also for their commitment in customs. Among other things, they renovated a cross of the Millstatt mining, including a solemn ceremony. In this context, the "Glabatscher Wegkreuzlied", which uses the entry of the cross as a text template. With all these activities, the group remains true to their motto: "As freely as the ROS blooms on the alpine pastures - the word is so free, so freely the song ..."

The quartet has a remarkable influence on the music scene and the customs in Carinthia with its ongoing passion. Even if the singers want to step a little shorter in the future, their mission to keep the vocal tradition alive remains unbroken. The municipality of Radenthein, represented by its mayor, honored the members with a certificate of honor carved in Stein, while the Carinthian Singers' Association awarded them the golden medal of honor. A deserved award for an invaluable commitment!