Venue: Wenzhou Grand Theater

Time: 19:30, April 27th, 2019

Introduction:

Tyrol, an ancient music town located at the foot of the Alps, has bred Wiltener Sängerknaben that has a history of more than 700 years. Through the unique singing method of Yodeling,Wiltener Sängerknaben sings well-known songs with clear and ethereal voices. It has staged performances in 10 countries and won numerous applauses. On April 27th, the music nymphs of Wiltener Sängerknaben will give a show at Wenzhou Grand Theater.

With a time-honored tradition,Wiltener Sängerknaben from Innsbruck can trace its history back to the mid-thirteenth century in the school of Wilten Monastery. Lemond Schreier is the abbot of the monastery, and Johannes Stecheris the art instructor. Today, 150 children aged 10 to 15 are in the choir, while it still recruits students not only in Wilten, but also in Austria, even in other countries in Europe and America.It has also participated in many regional, domestic and international cultural events (e.g. 2001 World Ski Championship, 2001 European 1000 City Congresses). Its music is often heard on European broadcasts and even on TV programs, such as Radio Bayernof Germany, MDR, ORF and ZDF.

Wiltener Sängerknaben not only performed in Austria many times, but also visited Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic and other countries. Wherever it went, its performances left a deep impression on the audience.

Accompanied mainly on the piano, Wiltener Sängerknabenhas a distinct and unique performance style. It adopts Yodeling and other special singing methods that originate from the Alps to interpret folk songs, and plays various musical instruments with local characteristics like the Alps trumpet, accordion, organ, zither, Austrian zither, and Austrian national wooden flute.