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The Philosophy and Goals of Carinthia's first international guitar festival
La Guitarra esencial 2009
05th - 09th of August 2009 - Millstatt
Based on 30 years of success, the "Musikwochen Millstatt" is hosting La Guitarra esencial as an important and novel
step towards the proliferation of guitar music in Carinthia.
The festival includes concerts by renowned international and local soloists and ensembles, as well as workshops,
master classes and an exhibition of written music. In this way, the Musikwochen Millstatt will present to you the
many fascinating variations to be found in guitar music.
You will discover a perfect blend of both traditional classic and innovative new music.
Under the artistic direction of Austrian solo-guitarist Julia Malischnig, a bridge has been built between formality and freedom,
under which creativity will flow unimpeded.
La Guitarra esencial invites its visitors inside the unlimited spectrum of contemporary guitar music in an atmosphere of artistic
freedom and expression. The program will range from classical guitar to popular, south American rhythms, and from the experimental
freedom of Jazz to the multicolored variety of folk and world.
The Organisers
Musikwochen Millstatt
Founded by o.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Franz Nikolasch the Musikwochen Millstatt provide a solid basis for various cultural activities
in Millstatt. Today the festival will look back on thirty successful years.
The Musikwochen Millstatt take place in the months between May and October in the monastery of Millstatt.
Each year the festival offers a thrilling and enticing program ranging from solo concerts and chamber music to
orchestra concerts and choral performances. The Musikwochen Millstatt is one of the most renowned cultural events in Austria.
Artistic Director Prof. Bernhard Zlanabitnig
Bernhard Zlanabitnig has been the conductor of the the Carinthia Choir Millstatt since 1990. He is intensively interested in
choir music as well as in the musical education and support of young people. In 2001 he was officially honored and awarded with
the title "Professor" by Governor Dr. Jörg Haider for his involvement and work. In the same year he was also appointed
"Coordinator of Musical Education in Comprehensive Schools", as well as becoming an official in the Office for Cultural
Affairs within the provincial administration of Carinthia. Since 2003 Bernhard Zlanabitnig has been responsible for the
artistic direction of the Musikwochen Millstatt.
Julia Malischnig
Julia Malischnig is the initiator and artistic director of the international guitar festival La Guitarra esencial
... the art of guitar.
She is active both as an artist and instructor involved in master classes and international workshops. Julia Malischnig has
composed a number of original pieces and internationally performs a wide variety of music ranging from classical to Tango
and Jazz.
Julia Malischnig teaches at the OÖ Musikschulwerk and at the Franz Schubert Konservatorium in Vienna. She has won several awards
and received a number of stipends and grants.
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