This past August saw the MIAGI Orchestra along on its seventh European tour, during which it played in renowned concert halls such as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, and the Konzerthaus in Berlin. Under the baton of David Panzl (mdw), the orchestra’s young musicians wowed audiences with unique arrangements of material ranging from South African compositions to works inspired by the African diaspora.

Many mdw alumni realise their dream by becoming part of a large ensemble, performing as members of an excellent international orchestra.

Making music together in an ensemble as large as an orchestra brings with it numerous challenges and requires flexibility, the ability to work in a team, and the willingness to engage with each other.

A Conversation with Prof. Helmut Zehetner, in Charge of Orchestral Instruction at the mdw.

The Tough Road to the Orchestra

On Growing (Together) Musically and Interpersonally

Portrait for the 40th Birthday of mdw Alumnus and Conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada.

The mdw recently brought to life its own Webern Kammerphilharmonie, a permanent university ensemble for future orchestral musicians looking to start their careers.