Heinz Irmler & the Jovaluna
Heinz
Irmlerperforming on the Jovaluna at the
International Guitarfestival in Rust 2004.
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Listen to the whole composition "alira.soy"
by Jovan Pesec, performed by Heinz Irmler and
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Interview with Heinz Irmler:
Question:
Who do you think is the
most overrated (a) and the most underrated (b) composer for the classical guitar?
Heinz
Irmler:
Fernando Carulli (the Beethoven of the guitar) (a) and Simon Molitor (b),
Question:
Which „Slogan“ would you use in advertising for the classical guitar?
Heinz
Irmler: A
addictive drug doesn't need a slogan.
Question:
With which prejudices – that are connected with the classical guitar – would
you like to get rid of?
Heinz
Irmler: At
the latest after the publishing date of H.W. Henzes "Royal Winter Music" I
do not believe in prejudices regarding the classical guitar.
Question:
Which attributes do you find typical for classical guitarists?
Heinz
Irmler:
To obtain acceptance of the limited group
of classical guitarrists instead of the acceptance of the large group of the
"rest" of the musicians.
Question:
What things in your life do you definitely want to learn and what do you
regret not having done?
Heinz
Irmler:
The english
language.
Question:
What dreams do you have that you would like to fulfil?
Heinz
Irmler:
No dream. Until now I have had a fullfilled live. At the moment I enjoy
the projects with the Jovaluna of by Jovan Pesec.
Question:
What is
embarrassing for you?
Heinz
Irmler:
Sitting like a
country pumpkin in a english speaking company.
Question:
What short
phrase would you use to discribe your lifes philosophy?
Heinz
Irmler:
To be present for
everyone.
Question:
Which abuse in your native country would you like to do away with?
Heinz
Irmler:
The
see alien residents as
second class society.
Question: In
relation to world history, which personalities fascinate you the most?
Heinz
Irmler:
No celebrated public character (especially of the politics) may act in
every situation in a way which makes it possible to realize his own
peronnal meaning and attitude. From this point - celebrated public
characters I
hope will accept my deep sympathy. So my faszination keep within a limit.
Question:
Whiat is the main motivation to attend a instrumental competition?
Heinz
Irmler:
The very extensive
work which is necessary for the preparation. The high assignment and the
optimazion of the technique and the intesity of the musical statement
are the real advantage.
Question:
Which guitar virtuoso today has the makings to follow in the footsteps of
Andres Segovia?
Heinz
Irmler:
The pioneer work of Andres Segovia is essential for the classical guitar
and the obtainment and consolidation of a small but accepted place in the
world of music. This pioneer work must not be continued.
Thank you very much
Heinz for this interview.
Jovan Pesec
Biographie Heinz Irmler
Heinz Irmler, in Wien geboren,
studierte Gitarre am Konservatorium der Stadt Wien bei Prof. Robert Brojer.
Seit 1965 Unterrichtstätigkeit an der
Kunstuniversität Graz. Seit 1983 als außerordentlicher, später als
ordentlicher Professor Leiter einer Klasse künstlerischer Ausbildung für
Gitarre.
Konzerttätigkeit als Solist, vor allem
aber im Duo mit Elisabeth Irmler, mit dem Flötisten Herbert Irmler und mit
dem Ensemble „Art of Cibulka“.
Zahlreiche Uraufführungen von Werken,
die dem Gitarreduo Irmler gewidmet wurden, unter anderem von Konzerten für
zwei Gitarren und Orchester von Franz Cibulka und David Johnston und
Uraufführung des Konzertes für Gitarre und großes Orchester von Franz
Cibulka.
Jovan Pesec widmete Heinz Irmler „the.legends.of.novajor“
für Gitarre solo, „a.l.i.r.a.s.o.y“ für Jovaluna (eine doppelhörige
Quartgitarre), „mare.lunare“ und "the.game" für Jovaluna und Streicher.
Die beim Internationalen Gitarrefestival Rust 2007 uraufgeführte Komposition
"alle.tausend.jahre.wachsen.mir.flügel" für Sprache, Flöte, Jovaluna
und Streichorchester ist ebenfalls Heinz Irmler (und seinem Sohn
Herbert Irmler) gewidmet
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