Pressure and space – what a strange dichotomy When Auckland Choral Society – one of the most well-known choirs in the southern hemisphere – contacted me about the commission for composing a second orchestral suite after „Waves upon Waves“, the title „Space...
Composing for orchestra and choir is always a fulfilling challenge and inspiration. Being on a quest for the most mysterious phenomenon in life and music makes it even more exciting. Austrian composer Johnny Bertl and I are again uniting our skills in finalising a new...
TAKETINA SYMPOSIUM -Celebrating 50 Years May 27th – May 30th 2021 Another highlight in the celebration year: TaKeTiNa Symposium with an included four-day workshop Reinhard Flatischler and international team | Dr. Wolf Büntig, Frank Rihm, Tupac Mantilla,...
TaKeTiNa & Kokoro Yoga – forging an unbeatable and peaceful mindAs I am flying back from my training course with Mark Divine and his crew in Encinitas, California, a big smile is on my face and a deep peace in my mind. I trained with Mark privately last summer and...
The history and philosophy of ancient China is met on every corner of Beijing’s “Forbidden City”. It is also reflected in the attitude and ethics of many people I encountered during my first visit to China. “Supreme Harmony” and “Balance”, are values that can be...