The piece 2019
Der Sterngucker
"Der Sterngucker" 2019
06 Dreizipf-Polka
1:4309 Engelsklänge
0:1510 Ave Maria
3:1311 Maria im Zweifel
0:2413 Traumgedanken
0:5516 Sorglos-Walzer
2:2119 Göttliche Gnade
0:3620 Der Lobgesang
4:3823 Ferne
1:3124 Josef in Sorge
0:5725 Der Traum Josefs
2:5426 Josefs Zweifel
0:5928 Heimkehr Mariens
2:2829 In Toberl seina
2:0935 Irrweg
0:4039 Nah am Ziel
1:1340 Kein Platz
0:4741 Herbergssuche
3:2045 Das goldene Licht
1:3447 Hirten am Feld I
2:4550 Trallala-Jodler
1:0851 Hirten am Feld II
1:1955 Andachtsjodler
3:42Thoughts on the Salzburg Advent Singing 2024
Stars! They glitter and sparkle like diamonds in the dark sky and have always held a special fascination for us humans. They are something delicate and mysterious and are seen as divine energy, as a revelation of heavenly powers.
During Advent, in the long nights before the winter solstice, the longing for light is known to be particularly strong. Just a tiny bit of starlight in the darkness can illuminate our minds. This fascination with the infinite starry sky prompted me to embed the Advent events surrounding Mary and Joseph in the eventful story of a stargazer and his little protégé.
The act
The stargazer is a lonely, old loner. He spends his life as a single farmhand on his brother’s mountain farm. His pride and joy is a modest, self-built “observatory” in a small hut, from which he dives into the infinity of the starry sky as often as possible. The little grandchild of his brother, who has already passed away, is increasingly gaining his trust and is initiated by him into numerous secrets of the starry world. Both listen to the silence of the infinite universe in order to become familiar with God, the creator of all existence. In the process, the two miraculously observe the Advent events surrounding Mary and Joseph and the appearance of the angel. In an exciting dream, the “little” stargazer suddenly finds himself in the midst of the shepherd children. A very special, magnificently shining star leads to the birth of the Savior. It becomes the star of love for the little stargazer…
Music and singing
The incomparable sound, the harmonious interweaving of folk music gems with classical and contemporary compositions in combination with the scenic performance makes the Salzburg Advent Singing a unique, unforgettable overall experience for countless guests year after year. Klemens Vereno is responsible for the compositional work. Advent melodies by Tobi Reiser, the founder of the Salzburg Advent Singing, along with many other musical and vocal “delights” will once again delight your hearts and get you in the mood for Christmas Eve.
The star of epiphany
When we look up at the starry sky, we realize that behind everything there is something great and benevolent, something infinitely divine. Perhaps we will discover – like the little stargazer – our own personal star of enlightenment, which could perhaps bring us a little closer to the peace we have longed for.
Yours, Hans Köhl – concept, book, overall direction
Der Sterngucker 2019
Picture gallery
Piece 2019
Contributor
Leading Team
Klemens Vereno
Daniela Meschtscherjakov
Herbert Böck
Hellmut Hölzl
Dietmar Solt
Stefan Sperr
Solists
Elisabeth Eder (Sopran)
Martina Gmeinder (Mezzosopran)
Wolfgang Hundegger und seine kleinen Schützlinge
Lieserl /Magdalena Neureiter, bzw. Franzl / Sebastian Scheibner
Edwin Hochmuth und die ersten drei Hirten
v.l. Moidi / Michaela Vitzthum (Flügelhorn), Peterl / Fabian Stockinger (Gitarre), Reserl / Lorena Resch (Alt-Saxophon)
Salzburg shepherd children
Carolin Altenberger (Harmonika), Kiara Atteneder (Geige), Julia Burkali (Geige, Oboe), Johannes Doppler (Posaune, Hackbrett), Philip Eder (Posaune), Anna Lechner (Flöte), Felix Neureiter (Klarinette), Elisa Oberkofler (Harfe), Sarah Oberkofler (Horn), Magdalena Öschlberger (Geige, Flöte), Johanna Renzl (Geige), Leni Seer (Geige), Michael Thalmayer (Kontrabass), Sofie Zeilner (Geige)
Rehearsal, supervision
Gudrun Köhl-Korbuly, Markus Helminger, Simon Haitzmann
Vocal ensembles
Lg: Johanna Dumfart (Sopran; Arrangements);
Lisa Maria Stadler (Mezzosopran),
Jana Oberndorfer (Alt),
Ulrich Witkowski (Tenor),
Reinhard Gusenbauer (Bariton),
Josef Söllinger (Bass)
80 Sängerinnen und Sänger;
Einstudierung, Lg: Burgi Vötterl,
Obfrau: Berta Wagner
Orchestra
Lg: Reinhold Schmid (Gitarre; Arrangements);
Heidi Grundner (Harfe),
Kerstin Schmid-Pleschonig (Hackbrett),
Konstantin Schrempf (Orgelportativ),
Johannes Rohrer (Zither),
Franz Obermair (Kontrabass)
Lg: Maria Dengg (Geige);
Andrea Brucker (Bratsche),
Timea Laczkò-Tòth (Cello),
Burgi Vötterl (Geige),
Franz Obermair (Kontrabass),
Gundl Aggermann (Flöte)
Anton Gmachl (Klarinette)
Gundl Aggermann (Flöte)
Lg: Gottfried Linsinger (Oboe, Englischhorn)
Gerti Hollweger (Fagott)
Stefan Prommegger (Bassethorn)
Lg: Horst Hofer (Trompete, Flügelhorn);
Thomas Höger (Posaune),
Christian Sperl (Horn),
Zoran Curovic (Trompete, Flügelhorn),
Hans Gerl (Horn),
Erwin Wendl (Posaune
David Grubinger
technology, endowment
Lg: Hubert Schwaiger;
Wolfgang Brunauer, Paul Fresner,
Lichtinspizienz: Simon Nagl
Lg: Edwin Pfanzagl – Cardone;
Werner Heidrich
Lg: Helmut Schauer
Tischlerei Laserer, Gosau
