Music is probably the most beautiful language in the world: the venerable monastery in Ossiach will be enveloped in a single cloud of sound until Friday. 290 boys and girls show what they can do at the state prima la musica competition. From the age of ten, the little talents can then take part in the national competition, which will take place from May 18th to June 1st in Brixen in South Tyrol.
“It’s a new experience every year when the country’s talents come to us and envelop the pen with their sounds. It is also obvious that the importance of music is becoming ever greater even among the little ones, says host and CMA director Marion Rothschopf-Herzog. Until Friday of this week, 290 boys and girls will appear on the three stages in the music academy. The excitement among the participants waiting for their performance in the backstage room, preparing in the practice room, running through the foyer with red cheeks after their performance, and jumping in the air in the CMA courtyard cannot be overlooked. The “Kärntner Krone” has been accompanying the country’s young talents for years. Colorful Smarties for Dad Seven-year-old Johanna Sacherer, the smallest harpist, runs outside with joy: “That was totally cool. I’m particularly fond of the song ‘The Elf and the Frog’.” The little girl with the children’s harp won first prize with distinction. Her father also gets one: “I’m going to give dad lots of colorful Smarties, which he loves so much, because dad always carries my harp.” Manfred Plessl, one of the 73 jurors, is totally thrilled. The Klagenfurt native works as a composer for film, theater and advertising: “I’m totally thrilled. The teachers’ commitment to the ‘Youth Music’ competition is great. The little talents are totally creative and their performance is far beyond their age.”The excitement is greatThe little musicians are waiting for their performance with red cheeks and a little excitement. We meet the ensemble “Flö 3” from Gurktal. “The funniest was Allan Rosenheck’s piece. That sounds funny, when we play we have the feeling that the chickens are pecking the seeds from the ground.” “Flö 3” won, how could it be otherwise, a first prize with distinction. Aran Pacheco will meet Guerrero in the playroom on the first floor. The 14-year-old is a student at BRG Viktring and is led to great heights in the music department by music professor Erwin Kropfitsch. “That was my first competition, I thought it was really cool.” During the recording, Edvards will hear Grieg Arieta’s “Lyrical Pieces”. “It’s really beautiful and romantic.” Goosebumps come up, while the speed of Beethoven’s piano sonata also causes amazement. Goosebumps rise during Ave Maria. We hear Hannah Gabalier-Kirschner (10th) singing in, probably the smallest participant in the singing category ), with warm-up exercises. It is reminiscent of a little bird that announces itself loudly from the tree: “Singing in is really important.” The student at the Gustav Mahler Music School in Klagenfurt, her great cousin is singer Andreas Gabalier, has a lot of plans: “I definitely want to become a pop singer “The highly talented singer is certain to win first prize. We meet Sophia McArdle (16) in the room above. She’s currently singing Ave Maria, which also gives you goosebumps. “Today I am wild and evil,” is a song that makes all emotions run high. “We are a really well-coordinated team,” says Sophia, who we meet before the performance. The two girls are not nervous: “Music is our life, without it we can’t do it.” The accordion is his bride: Paul Weinberger, from Wolfsberg, has already secured participation in the national competition. The 12-year-old achieved 92 points out of 100: “It’s nothing new for me, but I’m very happy that I’m among the Austrian elite again.” Participation in the youth music competition is only possible from the age of ten. Federal competition permitted. Federal Advisory Councilor Johann Brunner: “It’s nice to see the smiling, excited faces here. The little musicians’ contributions are great. The level rises every year, we are really very proud of every single person who is so brave and takes the stage here.”The fan club is always there. The prima la musica state competition runs until Friday late afternoon. The boys and girls also bring their fan club with them. “I thought I had to hold my breath for 30 seconds when my daughter came on stage and played,” says a mother from Upper Carinthia. And David from the ensemble “David & the Supergirls” says: “Yes, yes, dad, Mom, grandpa and grandma always have to be there, that’s how it should be.” The talents are a little excited, but then they don’t take it too seriously. The excitement only increases as you get older with an even bigger program.
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