BAWAG - Young Meets New
15. April 2009, 17:04:20 unter: Austria, German, Interviews, Podcasts, Video, Vienna“Young Meets New” is a concert series in which singers and instrumentalists from classical, jazz, musical, and opera backgrounds interpret chamber music anew. Marialena Fernandes founded and produced this concert series together with the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität and the BAWAG P.S.K. Bank. The latter provided not only a Bösendorfer grand piano and budget for the performances, but also the main banking hall in the Otto Wagner building on Georg Coch Platz 2 in Vienna.
The goal of “Young Meets New” is to make new interpretations of classical music accessible. In addition, it aims to introduce the kind of artistic interaction which transcends the borders of institutions, generations, and cultures. Crossovers, says Professor Marialena Fernandes, which challenge involvement with the Viennese Philharmonic, among other things, is a passion. She is dedicated to bridging gaps and shifting borders - in music as well as in life. Last year, she was awarded the MIA Award for special achievements by women with an emigrant background for her successful transnational work.
CastYourArt spoke with Marialena Fernandes and attended the rehearsal and concert of the university professor with Italian cellist Maddalena del Gobbo and clarinetist Oliver Darnhofer, student at the University of Music and Performance. Those who would like to attend “Young Meets New” performances, featuring Marialena Fernandes and young talents, have the opportunity every third Thursday of the month in the BAWAG at Georg Coch place 2 starting from 18.00. (wh/jn)
