International OVERTONE FESTIVAL August 25–27, 2017

pankratiumgmünd the house of amazement International OVERTONE FESTIVAL in the House of Amazement – Pankratium Gmünd, Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27 2017

The world has become a very noisy place where quiet sounds are easily drowned. Not so in the House of Amazement. When you are amazed you tend to go quit and pause for a moment, keeping your eyes, ears and often even your mouth open. In turn, openness arouses curiosity and en- hances our ability to take things in… The House of Amazement is again to host to an extraordinary event of several days’ durati- on with high-class international musicians

Overtone workshops for musicians, singers, but also for persons without musical pre- cognition will take place at several locations throughout the town of Gmünd.

Informative talks and special guided tours in the House of Amazement will educate about the overtone phenomenon. Additio- nally, the workshop instructors and overtone musicians will inspire you with a wonderful concert.

Overtone singing is one of the most fas- cinating vocal phenomena of our time. Everyone can learn how to do it… This special singing technique creates the impression of a polyphone sensation, which leaves you awes- truck: a single singer is able to create two (or more) sounds at the same time! Overtone chanting does not only require the skill of singing, but moreover the virtuosity of hearing.

You are invited to explore your voice’s po- tential from a new perspective, connect with like-minded musicians and enjoy unique concerts.

Seminar Program Subject to change

Friday, August 25, 2017

19:00 Introductory talk by Prof. Dr. Werner Schulze Music & Number – Music & Nature – Harmonic–Partial–Overtone afterwards Introduction – Overtone singing with Anna-Maria Hefele

20:00 Overtone concert – a high-class performance by workshop instructors and overtone musicians Saturday, August 26, 2017

09:00–10:00 Special guided tour in the House of Amazement with Manfred Tischitz and his team

10:00– 12:30 Workshops Part 1 in individual groups

12:30–14:30 Lunch break

14:30–17:00 Workshops Part 2 in individual groups

17:30–18:30 Spezialführung im Haus des Staunens with Manfred Tischitz and his team

18:30–20:00 Dinner break

20:00 Festival Concert with high-class international overtone musicians: Anna-Maria Hefele & Jan Henning, Wolfgang Saus, Hans Tschiritsch, Matthias Privler & Evelyn Löhr, Petr Spatina and others Sunday, August 27, 2017

09:30–12:00 Workshops Part 3 in individual groups

12:00–13:00 Presentation of the workshops‘ outcomes

End of Overtone Festival and farewell Workshop Instructors & Contributors

Anna-Maria Hefele www.anna-maria-hefele.com Anna-Maria Hefele is an overtone singer and voice artist. She plays nyckelharpa, harp & other instruments. The graduate of the Carl Orff Institute, at the Mozarteum University has the spe- cial skill to sing with a polyphonic solo voice. She amazes with appearances in the media and on YouTube, where her videos achieve over 10 million hits. In her workshop, intermediate Overtone singers will learn to produce their own over- tones in a clearer and louder manner and to reproduce tunes and songs. There will be an introduction to polyphone overtone singing with changing roots

Wolfgang Saus www.oberton.org Overtone singer, classical baritone, vocal coach and author is the founder of an overtone choir and cofounder of the musical software “overtone analyzer“. His workshop is not only aimed at advanced overtone singers but also at musici- ans, teachers and therapists. Participants will learn techniques to help them to produce clear overtones and to sing overtone melodies to instruments. The relaxing and wholesome effect of overtones will be intensifi ed.

Hans Tschiritsch www.tschiritsch.com He is an overtone singer, musician, clown composer and a research scientist for tones. Additionally, he builds instruments and since the middle of the 1980s, he creates sound machines. His workshop for beginners and those who think of themselves as being not musical, deals with listening, feeling, relaxation and harmony.

Petr Spatina www.facebook.com/goodwatermusic/ On the musical glasses he plays classical, folk and pop music.

Workshop for musical glasses on request (+43 650 6165767). Matthias Privler www.matthias-privler.de Singer (Bass), overtone singer, music teacher and kinesiologist. Workshop for beginners: Learn the basics and techniques of overtone singing in a group in a playful way.

Evelyn Löhr www.stimme-plus.com Musical therapist, singer in a choir and small ensembles. The vocal coach has been integrating overtone techniques in her vocal training for 25 years. Workshop for beginners “Voice Plus“ together with Matthias Privler. Topics are: Bre- athing- Voice- Overtone singing techniques in theory and with practical exercises.

Jan Henning www.jan-henning.com Music producer, author, lecturer and guitarist. The guitarist offers a broad variety of different genres and has become world famous through his collaboration with musical legends. Guitar Workshop for beginners and intermediates, who want to extend their play with over- tones. Please bring your own guitar!

Werner Schulze www.werner-schulze.at Musician, composer, poet, theater artist. The author and scientist worked at the International Centre of Harmonics the university of music and performing arts in , and has held lectures worldwide. His introductory talk deals with topics such as music and numbers; music and nature; harmonic, partial and overtones.

Manfred Tischitz www.pankratium.at Art director of the Pankratium in Gmünd (House of Amazement). Music teacher and overtone musician. Workshop for beginners: Explore a new way to enjoy music without pressure as a mat- ter of relaxation and self-articulation. A special guided tour in the House of Amazement will show analogies of nature and overtone music. Information Register – Prices – Getting here – Accommodation

Register for the Overtone Workshops

Pankratium Gmünd Hintere Gasse 60, 9853 Gmünd in Carinthia Phone: 04732 31144, Mobile: +43 650 6165767 [email protected], www.pankratium.at

Prices

Festival ticket including: Euro 180,– • Overtone workshops from Saturday to Sunday • Overtone concerts on Friday and Saturday • Introductory talk • Guided tours in the House of Amazement

Overtone workshops from Saturday, August 26 to Sunday, August 27, 2017: Euro 160,–

Overtone concert Friday, August 25, 2017: Euro 19,– Including an introduction into the world of overtones

Festival concert Saturday, August 26, 2017: Euro 19,–

Getting here

By car about 2,5 hours by car or about 250 km from Munich about 1,5 hours by car or about 140 km from Salzburg about 2,5 hours by car or about 250 km from about 4 hours by car or about 400 km from Vienna about 2 hours by car or about 200 km from about 2 hours by car or about 200 km from

By train Distance to the next trainstation Spittal/Millstättersee is about 20 min. (18 km) From Vienna via Semmering – Bruck an der Mur – St. Veit – – Villach – Spittal/Millstättersee. From Spittal there is a regular public busservice to Gmünd in Carinthia. From via Munich Salzburg to Spittal/Millstättersee.

By plane Airport Klagenfurt Distance to the airport Klagenfurt is approximately 1 hour (90 km)

Accommodation

Guest Information Phone: +43 4732 2215 14, [email protected] Pankratium Gmünd – the House of Amazement …a meeting point of art and science

The former “St. Antonius Spital“ from the 12th century, one of the oldest buildings of the ar- tists‘ town Gmünd in Carinthia, has been used extensively since the Middle Ages - as a hospital, birthplace, school and senior residence. On the initiative of the musician and music pedagogy Manfred Tischitz, the reconstruction of the building took place in 2005-2006. Comprehensive renovations (architect Eva Rubin) had the goal of the restoration of the original building fabric. The House of Amazement scores with a wonderful architectural substance and a manageable number of experience stations that are not overwhelming to visitors. What has emerged in a small way develops into a subtle fi eld of experience of astonish- ment. In the non-profi t association “pankratiumgmünd“, many people who have developed a speci- al relationship to this place, as well as many artists, educators and scientists, are making a mea- ningful use of the house. In a network with universities of applied sciences and international exhibition centers, the House of Amazement continues to be a meeting point of art and science. Many awards and constant media presence have given a high attention to the project, the city, the region, all of Carinthia and internationally too.

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