Golden honorary signs for Erwin Ortner: A master of Viennese choral music

Golden honorary signs for Erwin Ortner: A master of Viennese choral music

Wien, Österreich - On April 4, 2025, the governor and Mayor Michael Ludwig honored the renowned choir director Erwin Ortner with the golden honorary honor for services to the state of Vienna. Ortner, who is considered the founder and artistic director of Arnold Schönberg Chor, was awarded the city of Vienna for his outstanding achievements in choral music and his close connection. The honor took place as part of a solemn event, in which the laudation was also held by Bischofsvikar Josef Grünwidl.

Erwin Ortner was born on December 15, 1947 and began his musical career at the Vienna Singing Boys. He completed his studies at the Vienna University of Music, where he deepened his knowledge and made his contribution to the music culture of Vienna. In 1972 he founded the Arnold Schönberg Choir, who now appears internationally for Vienna and works with well -known musicians such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt.

musical legacy and influence

The repertoire of the Arnold Schönberg Chor includes various eras: from the Renaissance to baroque music to contemporary music. Ortner is appreciated for his efficient use of time in rehearsal work and his high work ethic. The Erwin Ortner Prize at the University of Music and Performing Art Vienna has been awarded since 1988 to promote young choir directors and composers. Ortner's influence on choral music and the art scene in Vienna is unmistakable.

Vienna itself has a long history as an important center of music. The city experienced many cultural highlights over the centuries and is considered a home of numerous composers, including Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. This size is particularly supported by institutions such as the Vienna Philharmonic and the Music Association, which serve as central places for musical performances and development. The heyday of the Viennese song and the establishment of important music schools also contribute to the identity of the city as a music city ( Historywiki.wien.gv.at ).

an evening of honor

Erwin Ortner, who taught art from 1980 to 2016 at the University of Music and Performing Art and was a rector from 1996 to 2002, received the Medal of Honor of the Federal Capital in Vienna in gold in 2010. His appointment as Vienna Court Capella master and the artistic direction of the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle demonstrated its high status in the music world ( ots.at ).

With this honor not only the life's work of Erwin Ortner is recognized, but also the great tradition of the music care in Vienna, which has repeatedly produced new talents over the centuries.