SPRING
MUSIC FESTIVAL
with the
VIENNA BOYS' CHOIR
in the
WIENER MUSIKVEREIN
"Golden Hall"

FESTIVAL DATE 2009
March 14th - 18th

Artistic Director Gerald Wirth
Artistic Director
of the
Vienna Boys' Choir

FAQ

How are ensembles selected for and invited to participate in this concert series ?
Each and every ensemble has been specifically recommended or referred to us by an expert in the field. Additionally, each participating music ensemble has to send a Demo-tape or -CD or -MC or a regular tape recording (speed 19 or 9cm/second) of a Live Concert, since a choice can only be made on the basis of this material and we only can accept a limited number of ensembles for each festival. The recording should not be older than 2 years.

Is it required that music be fully prepared prior to arrival in Vienna - Austria ?
Yes. Participating ensembles who are not prepared will be asked to leave rehearsals and will not be allowed to perform in the Gala concert.

How many rehearsals will be scheduled during the festival ?
In each case, there is a workshop for the combined music pieces with all participating ensembles at the Palais Augarten (home of the Vienna Boys' Choir) with Gerald Wirth, and a dress rehearsal in the Golden Hall of the Wiener Musikverein. Additionally, and at the discretion of the Artistic Director Gerald Wirth, sectional rehearsals can be scheduled.

Is it possible for participating ensembles to appear in an individual performance with your own conductor at the Wiener Musikverein ?
  • YES! Each participating ensemble (minimum 40 musicians) receives 20-25 minutes off stage time at the "Golden Hall" of the " Wiener Musikverein" with their own conductor. In addition each participating ensemble will perform together with the Vienna Boys' Choir the stipulated music pieces.whereby

  • Ensembles of 70 and more musicians perform a 30-35 minutes off stage time with their own conductor.

  • Should you have an ensemble (or a group of choir and/or orchestra under your direction totalling 100 or more) we will provide you with 40-45 minutes off stage time with your own conductor.
What kind of audience can we expect at our concert ?
On the whole, and depending on the conductor and repertoire, audiences are large and enthusiastic. Haring KEG " Spring Music Festivals Vienna" has a comprehensive and aggressive public relations and audience development division, which assures large audiences. The concert is promoted extensively through local press and electronic media, along with hundreds of public and private business sources as well as schools in the Vienna area and surrounding

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