2024-11-03 10:01:00
Musical fireworks were set off in the Congress Center Villach on Saturday evening: for the first time, an entire orchestra “concerted” to international DJ beats.
On Saturday evening, “George Symphonics” transformed the Congress Center Villach into a sound world the likes of which Carinthia has never heard before: A 50-piece orchestra with Carinthian musicians played the greatest house live on Saturday evening to the beats of the international star DJ Milk & Sugar – and techno classics. This exclusive event, presented by Antenne Kärnten and Kärntner Sparkasse, was a real feast for the ears of the invited guests. You couldn’t buy tickets for it, because the music event of the year was held exclusively for Sparkasse and Antenne Club members as well as for invited business and social partners.
“My hits, my Carinthia. “Tonight our slogan takes on a whole new dimension,” says Antenne Managing Director Gottfried Bichler. “What’s better for being the number one daytime accompanist in the country than being a musical pioneer live? With Kärntner Sparkasse we have a strong partner at our side who successfully combines tradition and modernity.”
“With George Symphonics we are breaking new ground in the musical experience. Classical music paired with DJ sound is unique in Austria and a very special sound experience. The Carinthian Music Association has been supported by the Kärntner Sparkasse for an incredible 149 years. We are really proud of this oldest cultural sponsorship!” says Michael Koren, CEO of Kärntner Sparkasse AG.
An orchestra meets DJ beats – a musical fireworks display
The audience was thrilled: Milk & Sugar from Munich acted as the “control center” and, together with the orchestra, created a stage on which house and techno classics such as Levels by Avicii, Sky and Sand by Paul Kalkbrenner and One More Time by Daft Punk were reinterpreted orchestrally. “Unimaginable is a good description,” enthuses star DJ Milk & Sugar. “Austria has never heard of a setting like this, let alone seen it.” Afterwards, the party continued into the night at the Antenne Kärnten after-show party.
Best of Music Special
Of course there is “George Symphonics” for everyone who couldn’t be there live or who wants to experience it again to listen to: on Sunday from 6 p.m. in the big music special on Antenne Kärnten with program director Timm Bodner and at any time after the broadcast on antenne. at.
“With George Symphonics, Antenne Kärnten has once again proven that radio can not only be heard, but experienced up close – in the spirit of radio from Carinthia for Carinthia,” Bichler concludes.
The aftermovie and all photos are available at antenne.at!
OTS ORIGINAL TEXT PRESS RELEASE UNDER THE EXCLUSIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SENDER FOR CONTENT – WWW.OTS.AT | SME
1730681869
#George #Symphonics #Antenne #Kärnten #Kärntner #Sparkasse #present #music #event #year
**Interview with Gottfried Bichler, Managing Director of Antenne Kärnten, on the George Symphonics Event**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gottfried. The George Symphonics event sounds groundbreaking. Can you tell us more about the concept behind blending a full orchestra with international DJ beats?
**Gottfried Bichler:** Thank you for having me! We wanted to create a truly unique musical experience, one that Carinthia hasn’t seen before. By combining the rich sounds of a 50-piece orchestra with the energetic beats of DJ Milk & Sugar, we aimed to attract both classical music lovers and fans of modern electronic music. It was all about breaking barriers and redefining musical genres.
**Interviewer:** That’s fascinating! How did you choose the pieces that were performed during the event?
**Gottfried Bichler:** We carefully selected a mix of classic house hits and techno classics that would resonate with our audience. The goal was to create an atmosphere that felt both familiar and new. The orchestra brought a depth and richness to the electronic tracks that made the experience truly special.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like a remarkable evening. What response did you receive from the guests?
**Gottfried Bichler:** The feedback was overwhelmingly positive! Our guests were thrilled to experience something so different and innovative. It was a night of celebration and joy, and many told us they felt like they were part of a historic moment in music.
**Interviewer:** Given the success of this event, do you plan on hosting more similar events in the future?
**Gottfried Bichler:** Absolutely! This is just the beginning for us. We are already brainstorming ideas for future collaborations that continue to merge traditional and contemporary styles. Our vision is to keep pushing musical boundaries and offering our audience unique experiences.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Gottfried. We look forward to seeing what Antenne Kärnten has in store next!
**Gottfried Bichler:** Thank you! We’re excited about the future and hope to continue delighting our audience with innovative music events.
