Karin Bonelli
Masterclass Flute
Karin Bonelli thrives on being surrounded by an ocean of sound and the creative individuals who make it homogeneous. With this being the case, it is most fortunate that since 2012, she has been a member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, which creates its own singular harmonious ocean of tonality. She was the first woman to obtain a position in the wind section of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and with that, also in the Vienna Philharmonic. However, it was not fortunate circumstance alone that placed this young artist in this outstanding musical entity, but rather a long, arduous journey, beginning with her first flute lessons under the tuteledge of her mother - her father also being a flutist and professor. She consequently studied in Linz, Vienna, Lyon, and Munich with teachers such as Gisela Mashayekhi-Beer, Günter Voglmayr, Philippe Boucly, Wolfgang Schulz, Julien Beaudiment, Philippe Bernold and Karl-Heinz Schütz. The interaction with these instructors provided Karin Bonelli with a precocious comprehension of various regions, concepts of sound and styles of playing, which allowed her to develop her own individual musicianship without ever stifling her endeavours to further her professional ability.
In addition to various competition awards at an early age, she was still young when she was introduced to the orchestral world, playing with the Vienna Symphony, the National Orchestra de France and the Opera National de Lyon. More currently, along with her position in the Vienna Philharmonic with whom she experiences all of the world-renown conductors and soloists, she is a founding member of the "Vienna Wind Quintet“ as well as the „Klangkollektiv Wien“. With such musically energetic partners like the violinist Benni Schmid and the pianist Markus Schirmer, Karin is extremely devoted to chamber musical performance, as well as giving her own solo flute concerts. She was an instructor at the Music University in Graz (2017/18) and, more recently, is teaching at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. She strives to develop individuality in the young flute players, encouraging them to discover their own musical talent.
Gudrun Hinze
Masterclass Piccoloflute
Philippe Boucly
Visiting Professor Flute
Born into a family of musicians in Mulhouse (France), Philippe Boucly received his training from such prominent flutists as Marcel Moyse, Roger Bourdin, James Galway, and Michel Debost. As a student of Jean-Pierre Rampal, he won the first prize at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris in 1981. Jean-Pierre Rampal said of him: "His dazzling technique and pure warm tone are always at the service of his great musicality, allowing him to flourish wonderfully as a soloist." He is a prize winner of various music competitions, including Prague 1977, Paris 1976, and Barcelona 1982. In 1979, Philippe Boucly became the principal flutist of the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, and from 1984, the principal flutist in the orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Since 1988, he has been the principal flutist in the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Broadcasting in Munich. He has also performed with other major orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Munich Philharmonic, the Bavarian State Orchestra, and has played under famous conductors like L. Bernstein, S. Celibidache, G. Solti, C.M. Giulini, C. Kleiber, L. Maazel, C. Abbado, B. Haitink, Z. Mehta, P. Boulez. Besides his orchestral work, Philippe Boucly focuses on solo and chamber music concerts and was a member of the Linos Ensemble for many years. He was the orchestra's chairman and co-founder of the Academy of the Symphony Orchestra.
On the occasion of Sir Georg Solti's 80th birthday, Philippe Boucly participated in a gala concert at Buckingham Palace in 1992, invited by Prince Charles and Princess Diana, along with artists like M. Rostropovich, P. Domingo, and J. Baker. The performance of the original version of Wagner's Siegfried Idyll with soloists from 13 top orchestras (including the BRSO), regularly conducted by Sir Georg Solti, was one of the highlights of the concert. From 1992 to 1995, Philippe Boucly taught at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt am Main, and from 1994 to 2008, he supervised a flute class at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich. From 2008 to 2021, Philippe Boucly was a professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München. He regularly gives masterclasses in Germany and abroad (Europe, Japan, Korea, China, etc.).
Hans Gansch
Visiting Professor Trumpet
Hans Gansch, born on April 13, 1953 in Kirnberg/Mank, Lower Austria, received his first music lessons at the tender age of seven from his father, a passionate amateur musician and conductor of the local brass band. At a young age, Hans learned to play both the recorder and the small drum. At eleven, he began taking trumpet lessons, under the steady guidance of his father, which lasted until his 19th year.
During his time in military service with the Upper Austrian Military Music, Hans began his music studies at the renowned Bruckner Conservatory in Linz, under the direction of Prof. Franz Veigl.
His professional orchestral career has been impressive:
Since 1996, Hans Gansch has been passing on his expertise and knowledge to the next generation by holding the professorship for trumpet at the renowned University Mozarteum Salzburg.
Among his notable achievements is the awarding of the "German Record Critics' Award" in 1995 for the recording of the CD "Trumpet Concertos".
Gansch is known for his collaboration with distinguished chamber music ensembles such as the "Austrian Brass Connection", "Pro Brass", "Art of Brass Vienna", "Contrapunti", and "German Brass". His solo performances and master classes are sought after both domestically and abroad, and his musical versatility is documented on numerous recordings. Hans Gansch is an impressive example of musical passion and talent that continues to discover and perfect new facets over decades.
Roman Rindberger
Masterclass Trumpet
Dr. Veronika Lubert
Performance Psychologist
As a performance psychologist and coach, Dr. Veronika Jana Lubert supports musicians in enhancing their mental strength, boosting their confidence, and finding their optimal state for performing under pressure.
With an evidence-informed methodology tailored specifically for auditions, she combines aspects of mindfulness and attentional focus with a diverse array of self-regulation strategies.
Drawing from her background as a violinist and researcher, her approach is grounded in both practical expertise and academic insight.
She has worked with musicians internationally, in both individual settings and group workshops and seminars at institutions such as the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.
Oluwafemi Oladeji
Physical balance
In Femi’s long career as a practitioner and expert in Pilates, Kung-Fu and Shiatsu, he has met people with a whole range of problems. No two of them have been alike, and each case was unique. But they all had one thing in common: they were searching for more – better health, added time for themselves, more recreation. Constant stress and demands for top performance strain the body in various ways. His clients include several musicians who suffer from wrist pain, back and shoulder problems. But he not only supports you in finding the balance in your body again, but also in discovering and realising your own personal share of „more". He offers various forms of approaches to our participants such as his self-developed breathing exercises, relaxing Shiatsu massages and gentle Kung-Fu, all of which are tailored to your personal needs and will be practiced in single coachings and group lessons. That’s how you’ll learn to go beyond your own limits as you strive for the best.
Sabine Pröglhöf-Karner
Correpetition
Solo répétiteur at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), Department Wind and Percussion Instruments since 1989 Répétiteur at festivals, masterclasses, auditions and so on in Austria and abroad (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, RSO Vienna, Österreichische Kammersymphoniker, Allegro vivo) Concert activities in Vienna Musikverein, Vienna Konzerthaus, Festivals like Wien Modern, Hörgänge, Carinthischer Sommer, Jeunesse musicale etc., Broadcast and CD-Recordings, Chamber music and recitals with singers and instrumentalists.
Nikolaus Wagner
Correpetition
He is a member of the Trio Marc Chagall, the Theophil Ensemble Wien, the Ensemble Quart@art, the Ensemble Pro Brass and performs regularly with members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the RSO Vienna and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz.
Concerts and recitals have taken him to the Vienna Musikverein, the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Berlin, Cologne and Baden-Baden Freiburg Philharmonic Orchestras, Columbia University, the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York, the Palmklang Festival and the Brucknerhaus Linz.
Nikolaus is a solo répétiteur at the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz and works as a piano teacher at the Upper Austrian State Music School.
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