MELISSA DANAS

Horn, Grafenegg Academy fellow

«Perfect for building my skills as a performer in an environment that rewards curiosity and cultivates innovation»

Melissa Danas (USA)

SHIRI RISEMAN

Composer, INK STILL WET participant

«A great opportunity to deepen the understanding of the dialogue with the players, as well as to hone ones conducting skills»

Shiri Riseman (Israel)

BENJAMIN P. WENZELBERG

Composer, INK STILL WET participant

«I was so fortunate to be a part of the INK STILL WET composer conductor programme in both 2016 and 2018! My experience in this programme nurtured me as a composer, conductor, and overall musician, and provided me with the unparalleled opportunity to work at a very high level with the incredible Tonkunstler Orchestra and Composers in Residence. Inspiration comes from everywhere on Campus Grafenegg!»

Benjamin P. Wenzelberg (USA)

MATTEO SAMPAOLO

Flute, European Union Youth Orchestra (2014)

«I often say that there is always a new reason to come back to Grafenegg, but the old one is the unique atmosphere you can breathe here. Everyone and everything is there to enable you to make great music and feel at home. Last year’s surprise was the opportunity to stay in the new Grafenegg cottages and again I thought: «There is not a place like this anywhere else.»

Matteo Sampaolo (Italy)

TRIO GAON

Tae-Hyung Kim (piano), Jehye Lee (violin), Samuel Lutzker (cello), European Chamber Music Academy (2018)

«We all enjoyed the beauty of the place, also the great food and regional wines! The beauty of the place, paired with the very demanding and inspiring lessons we had there, has left us many great memories. We are very much looking forward to coming to Grafenegg again!»

Trio Gaon (Germany, Korea)

THERESA PREM

 Flute and piccolo, Jugendsinfonieorchester Niederösterreich

«Das Beste ist der riesige Park, um in der Pause zu entspannen, Sport zu machen, in den Liegestühlen zu relaxen und die Natur zu genießen. Ein Konzert am Wolkenturm zu spielen, wäre ein Traum, für den ich jederzeit wieder zurückkommen würde.»

Theresa Prem (Austria)

Akkordeon End