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World Premiere of ENCOUNTERS by Austrian Composer

March 9, 2010 by GW Editorial Staff  
Filed under Music

Austrian Composer Gernot Wolfgang’s ENCOUNTERS will celebrate its world premiere this Wednesday, March 10th 2010.
Violinist Sara Parkins and bassoonist Judith Farmer will perform the world premiere of ENCOUNTERS.
Also on the program will be Wolfgang Gernot’s piece for bassoon & contrabass, LOW AGENDA, which will be performed by Judith Farmer and contrabassist Nico Abondolo.
Bela Bartok’s “44 [...]

Gustav Mahler Celebration in Vienna

January 8, 2010 by GW Editorial Staff  
Filed under CULTURE, Music

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) is celebrated as a fin de siècle genius and one of the great pioneers of 20th century music. The composer’s 150th birthday celebrations will take place in 2010, followed by the 100th anniversary of his death a year later. Mahler headed the Vienna State Opera for 10 years.
Gustav Mahler [...]