Romantic sounds and sing-along magic: Win concert delights audience!

Romantic sounds and sing-along magic: Win concert delights audience!

In the Richard-Wagner-Aula of the old Nikolaischule, a very special concert took place on October 9, 2024, which the audience took with them on an appealing musical journey. As part of the series "Wagner: Inspiration and Side Effects (Win) No. 4", talented students of the Excellence course at the University of Music and Theater under the direction of Prof. Ansi Verzy presented their brilliant singing skills. This format, which is designed as "singing training under real conditions", enables prospective artists to test and develop their skills in front of an audience.

The character of the concert was characterized by a lively mix of romantic, relationship -oriented and humorous pieces of music, which were presented by both Richard Wagner and composers who were inspired or influenced by him. The spectators were invited not only to listen, but to actively participate in the action. Because the workshop format also comes from the Wagner repertoire with prepared pieces of music and single-end exercises, which made it a experience. The voluntariness in singing was particularly emphasized, which encouraged many listeners to raise their voices.

an anniversary in the musical context

The concert, which started at 1:13 p.m., enjoyed numerous visitors and admission was free. This not only promoted cultural participation, but also made it possible for a general public to experience the emerging talents of the university. The cooperation between the Kulturstiftung Leipzig and the Leipzig University of Music and Theater underlines the importance of art promotion in the region and the opportunity to integrate fresh, creative impulses into the classic music scene.

Overall, the event offered a successful framework for a new examination of Wagner's work and the influence that he had on music history. The young singers, led by the experienced direction of Prof. Verkey, proved that they are ready to accept the challenges of being musicians with creativity and passion. The concert program can be viewed under the link specified, and the performative elements of the format indicate that such innovative approaches will continue to play an important role in music placement.