Young talents conquer Grafenegg: Family Day full of music and creativity!

Young talents conquer Grafenegg: Family Day full of music and creativity!

Schlossareal Grafenegg, Österreich - On June 15, 2025, the Schloss area Grafenegg will become the setting for young musical talents. The family day that begins at 11 a.m. offers a wealth of music and creativity activities. The joint Highlight of the day will be the performance of the Tonkünstler Orchestra in Lower Austria, which will present 15 short works composed by children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19. These young composers will not only perform their pieces, but also report on the creation of their music, such as OE24 reports .

In addition, visitors can expect various interactive stations where they can try out instruments. At 4 p.m. the presentation of a new work by the composer Helmut Schmidinger, with the title "What do you do with an idea?" Based on the picture book of the same name by Kobi Yamada, this work will address the musical development of an idea.

creative workshops and offers for the whole family

The park around the castle becomes a creative center. There, visitors can discover numerous stations, including a DJ station that combines classical music with modern beats, as well as a composing workshop under the guidance of Helmut Schmidinger. It is also thought of the little ones: in the baby oasis you can immerse yourself in the world of music through sound games and gentle rhythms.

In addition, the participants will expect creative offers such as tinkering or movement exercises from various partners. Institutions such as the children's art laboratory and the Museum Lower Austria contribute to the diversity of the family day with their programs. Culinary is provided for every taste: regional specialties and sweet treats invite you to relax in the shadow of the castle and enjoy the music.

implementation of cultural education

This event is in a larger context of cultural education, which is anchored in the Hessian School Act. The aim is to promote all students in access to artistic forms of expression. Projects that support creativity and music in schools are promoted by initiatives such as the Hessian Ministry of Culture, Education and Opportunities. Schools are said to be the places of diverse cultural activities in which children and young people can develop social skills, creative thinking and openness to others. These cultural programs that include theater, dance and creative writing projects contribute to holistic education and are a valuable addition to the traditional subjects.