Anton Stadler Music School Anniversary Concert: An Unforgettable Evening of Music and Community

Last weekend, the anniversary of the Anton Stadler Music School in Bruck an der Leitha was celebrated in style. The concert, a highlight in the regional cultural calendar, brought together teachers, students, and the school choir with the Bruck/Leitha Brass Band and the Trautmannsdorf Traditional Band, offering an impressive variety of musical performances.

Opening Remarks and Recognition of Collaborations

The director of the music school, Serafia Myriknopoulou, welcomed the audience and a number of prominent guests of honour. Among them were City Councillor Martina Heissenberger, Mayors Leopold Zwickelstorfer from Scharndorf and Albert Mayer from Rohrau, as well as numerous representatives of regional educational institutions. Myriknopoulou particularly thanked them for the fruitful cooperation with institutions such as Höflein Primary School, the kindergarten, and Fischamenderstraße Primary School, and also acknowledged the support of Bruck Polytechnic School. Students from this school, under the guidance of Erwin Wenzel and Patrick Amelin, had created impressive metal sculptures that visually enriched the evening.

Musical Highlights and Honours

The concert was opened by the Bruck Brass Band and the Trautmannsdorf Traditional Band, who together got the stage and the audience moving with their rousing marches. After this powerful introduction, Mayor Gerhard Weil gave a speech and presented five awards: The golden Ring of Merit went to Peter Zemann and Richard Hemmer, while Walter Steurer and Alexander Petznek were honoured with the silver Ring of Merit. Franz Perger, already a recipient of the golden Ring of Merit, received a special bottle of wine as a token of appreciation.

An Emotional Programme and Outstanding Soloists

The evening was hosted by presenter and soloist Jörg Hanzhanz, who, fittingly for his 60th birthday, sang the song “Forever Young” together with the youngest talents of the music school. The musical soloists of the evening impressed the audience with their interpretations of well-known songs: Ann-Kathrin Bogner touched hearts with “No Time to Die”, Elene Prickler captivated with “Beggin”, and Stefanie Schraut shone with “Golden Eye”. The music school orchestra, led by Herbert Pichler, added extra brilliance to the performances and created a harmonious soundscape.

A Successful Evening with Regional Delights

Bruck winemakers provided fine wines, while Cafe-Bar-Pizzeria Haas offered hearty delicacies. The atmosphere among the guests was lively, and the evening became an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

The Anton Stadler Music School anniversary concert impressively demonstrated how vibrant and diverse the local music scene is. It is hoped that this was just the prelude to further musical highlights in Bruck an der Leitha.