Emotional sounds: Haydn and Mahler enchant in Salzburg!

Emotional sounds: Haydn and Mahler enchant in Salzburg!

The wintry temperatures were in no way able to dampen the enthusiasm for the Mozarteum University festival in Solitaire on Friday, November 21st. The orchestra of the Institute of Chamber Music under the direction of Prof. Cibrán Sierra Vázquez conjured up two masterpieces by Joseph Haydn on stage that were both emotionally and dynamically convincing.

The F minor Symphony Hob. I:49 was perceived as profound and full of life. The C minor Symphony Hob. I:78, on the other hand, radiated seriousness and an emancipated musicality and evoked associations with Ludwig van Beethoven. These musical contributions made the concert an unforgettable experience for the listeners.

A contemplative Sunday full of brass sounds

On Sunday, November 23rd, a talented wind ensemble led by Karen Ni Bhroin presented additional musical delights. Particularly noteworthy was the performance of the Gran Partita (Parthia B major KV 361) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. There was also the Adagio in F minor and Allegro for mechanical organ KV 594. This combination of baroque and romanticism charmed those present and took them into another world.

But that's not all: the ensemble also dedicated itself to Gustav Mahler's early settings from the collection “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”. Under the direction of Korean conductor Chungki Min, the UNI Mozarteum chamber ensemble played a reduced version by Klaus Simon. Baritone Bernd Valentin and the talented Zoryana Kushpler, who sang the Urlicht from Mahler's Third Symphony, contributed to the emotional depth of the concert.

Musical themes and expressions

Mahler's songs addressed soldiers' lives and conveyed a feeling of despair and loss. Instructions such as “shouted” and “with desperation” added to the intensity of the performances. Ildikó Raimondi thrilled the audience with her interpretation of the song “Persecuted in the Tower”. As a sign of thanks, the vocal trio concluded with the title “Verlorene Müh’”, which provided an emotional climax.

In conjunction with the impressive performances, it is interesting to note how musical works are legally defined. Musical works, whether with or without lyrics, are closed compositions that are published under a specific title. Copyright protection for these works covers a variety of creative expressions that utilize the human voice, musical instruments, and even electronic sounds. You could almost say that music is a broad term!

According to the Musical Works Guidelines, copyright protects “works of music,” which refers to the individual expressiveness and creative work of composers. Special agreements, such as co-authorship between composers and lyricists, also play a major role in the music business. Creation height is crucial to obtaining copyright protection, further underscoring the relevance of creative works.

It should be noted that the Mozarteum University festival was not only a musical celebration, but also offered an insight into the complex world of music and copyright. In the spirit of Haydn, Mozart and Mahler, it shows that music not only entertains us, but also stimulates us to think.