‘Being here is a dream come true and I am constantly being inspired from my surroundings and the musical culture here. We watched the orchestra rehearse yesterday, hearing them in person was like nothing I have ever experienced. The sound that they create in the Musikverein is so rich and vibrant, I’ve never heard anything like it!’ - Robert Sanders, Class of 2023, violin

 

‘My first 10 days in Vienna have felt like a dream. I had the opportunity to listen to the Philharmonic rehearse after our introduction to the Musikverein last Wednesday and my jaw dropped when I heard the sound they created. I had never heard any orchestral sound that warm before and I’m immensely grateful that I’ll be able to study and perform with them. It has been great time getting to know each other. It’s also been inspiring being surrounded by dedicated and passionate musicians. We are actually having our first German class this Wednesday and I’m eager to get started. It’s been a whirlwind being in a place where everyone around me is speaking a foreign language but I’m getting used to it and am starting to pick things up here and there! One thing I’ve noticed in the short time I’ve been here is how integrated the Vienna Philharmonic and classical music are into the culture of Vienna. It’s been a welcomed change of perspective and has motivated me with the feeling that I can contribute to the thriving beauty of this city.’ - Lucas Stratmann, Class of 2023, violin 

 

‘My most memorable moment was my first concert at the Wiener Musikverein Goldener Saal. Every time I think of this moment, I get goose bumps.’ - Daniel Schinnerl-Schlaffer, Class of 2021, trumpet

 

‘My first project with the Vienna Philharmonic was Sibelius and Mahler 4th Symphonies with Daniel Harding and Christiane Karg. This first concert I played at the Musikverein made it very clear that this is what I love doing most in the whole world, and how privileged I am to be able to play with this wonderful Orchestra.’ - Andraz Golob, Class of 2021, Clarinet

 

‘I will never forget my first concert with the Vienna Philharmonic, an indescribable and incomparable feeling of happiness to be on stage and making music together with this great orchestra.’ - Samuel Mittag, Class of 2021, viola