Choir Cantarmonia inspires with touching music about life and death
Choir Cantarmonia inspires with touching music about life and death
In an impressive performance from singing and music, the choir Cantarmonia visited Lienz and Spittal an der Drau at the end of October to touch the audience with a topic of great importance: death and dying. These extraordinary concerts took place on October 26 and 27 in the historic Franciscan monastery in Lienz and the festive parish church of Maria Annunciation in Spittal.
Under the direction of Alois Wendlinger and Gernot Kacetl, the vocal ensemble, consisting of 28 talented singers: inside from East Tyrol and Oberkärnten, presented a varied selection of choral music that the listeners took with them on an emotional journey. The program design ranged from the venerable sounds of Gregorian chants to modern compositions that captivated and touch the audience.
a musical arc over the centuries
The musical selection was extremely diverse and included works by composers such as Duruflé and Fauré. The work of the Austrian composer Wolfgang Sauseng also received special attention, making the concert a stylistically rich experience. Chorm music not only treated death, but also led the listeners metaphorically from grief and the grave to heavenly joys and light, causing a transformative mood.
The performance was characterized by a dynamic game between quiet, contemplative tones and the impressive sound splendor of an almost 30-voice choir. The choir was accompanied by the organ, which was impressively played by Lukas outdorfer. The musical passages were accompanied by Florian Mattersberger, the chairman of the Cantarmonia, with suitable texts, including Heinrich Heine, which gave the topic additional depth. The combination of music and literature created a thoughtful atmosphere that remained in the listener long after the concert.
The concerts were not only a tribute to death and dying, but also a celebration of human experience through the art of choral music. The audience was suggested to think about their own life and questions of the universe while the beautiful music hovered around them.
In summary, it can be said that the concerts of Cantarmonia in Lienz and Spittal were a successful and moving event that was strong in both musical and emotional dimension. The combination of talented singers: inside, carefully selected music and profound texts created an unforgettable experience for everyone present.For more information on these impressive performances, watch the report www.dolomitenstadt.at .
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