Deutschlandsberg: Styrian Youth Symphony Orchestra Performs
- DEUTSCHLANDSBERG, Austria – The sounds of classical music are filling Deutschlandsberg this week as more than 150 young musicians from across Styria prepare for a series of Holy...
- The season begins on Maundy Thursday, April 17, with a 7 p.m.
- Conducted by Thomas Platzgummer, the opening concert in Deutschlandsberg is themed "LJSO Goes Shakespeare," a musical tribute to the renowned English playwright.
Styrian Youth Orchestra too Perform Shakespeare-Inspired Concerts
DEUTSCHLANDSBERG, Austria – The sounds of classical music are filling Deutschlandsberg this week as more than 150 young musicians from across Styria prepare for a series of Holy Week performances. Members of the State Youth Symphony Orchestra (LJSO) and the Young Styrian String Orchestras (YSSO) are rehearsing throughout the city in anticipation of their concert season launch.
Opening Concert at Koralmhalle
The season begins on Maundy Thursday, April 17, with a 7 p.m. performance at the koralmhalle. Following the Deutschlandsberg concert, the orchestra, comprised of talented students aged 14 to 22, will travel to Feldbach, Graz, Mürzzuschlag, and Klagenfurt.A concert in Zagreb is planned for later in the year.
Conducted by Thomas Platzgummer, the opening concert in Deutschlandsberg is themed “LJSO Goes Shakespeare,” a musical tribute to the renowned English playwright. The program features pieces inspired by Shakespearean stage works,including Georg Friedrich Handel’s overture to “Julius Caesar,” Antonio Salieri’s overture to “Falstaff,” and Sergei Prokofiev’s suite from the ballet “Romeo and juliet.”
Orchestral Experience
while audiences will enjoy the performances, the young musicians – string, wind, and percussion players – gain valuable experience through high-level collaboration. Founded in 2016, the LJSO aims to provide aspiring musicians with orchestral experience and opportunities to connect with peers.

the Johann Joseph Fux Conservatory Graz oversees the LJSO’s recruitment, training, and organization. The association of friends of the Johann Joseph Fux Conservatory covers the participants’ costs.
Paula Smole, a cello student from groß St. Florian, is among the local musicians performing in the opening concert. Smole serves as a section leader within her instrument group. Paul maier, an oboist also from Groß St. Florian, has composed a piece specifically for the orchestra.
Styrian Youth Orchestra: A Musical Tribute to Shakespeare
What is the Styrian Youth Orchestra adn What is Happening Now?
The Styrian Youth Orchestra (LJSO) and the Young Styrian String Orchestras (YSSO) are comprised of over 150 young musicians gearing up for a series of classical music performances in Deutschlandsberg, Austria, and other locations across Styria. They are currently in rehearsals for their concert season launch during Holy Week.
Where and When Can I See the Styrian Youth Orchestra perform?
The orchestraS season begins on Maundy Thursday,April 17th,with a performance at the Koralmhalle in deutschlandsberg at 7 p.m. Following the opening concert, the orchestra, consisting of students aged 14 to 22, will perform in Feldbach, Graz, Mürzzuschlag, and Klagenfurt. A concert in Zagreb is also planned for later in the year.
What is the Theme of the Opening Concert?
The opening concert in Deutschlandsberg is themed “LJSO Goes Shakespeare,” a musical tribute to the English playwright William Shakespeare.
What Music will Be Performed at the “LJSO Goes shakespeare” Concert?
The concert program will feature pieces inspired by Shakespearean stage works. These include:
Georg friedrich Handel’s overture to “Julius Caesar”
Antonio Salieri’s overture to “Falstaff”
Sergei Prokofiev’s suite from the ballet “Romeo and Juliet”
Who is Conducting the Concerts?
The concerts are conducted by Thomas Platzgummer.
What is the Goal of the Styrian Youth Orchestra?
Founded in 2016,the LJSO aims to provide aspiring musicians with orchestral experience and opportunities to connect with their peers.
Who Are Some of the Musicians Involved?
Several talented young musicians are highlighted in the source material.
Paula Smole: A cellist from Groß St. Florian, who is also a section leader in the orchestra.
* Paul Maier: An oboist, also from Groß St. Florian, who has composed a piece specifically for the orchestra.
How Are These Performances Supported?
The Johann Joseph fux Conservatory in Graz oversees the LJSO’s recruitment, training, and institution. The costs of participation are covered by the association of friends of the Johann Joseph Fux Conservatory.
What Kind of Experience Do the Musicians Gain?
The young musicians, including string, wind, and percussion players, gain valuable orchestral experience through high-level collaboration.
Where Can I Find Out More About the Orchestra and Upcoming Concerts?
Unluckily, the provided text does not offer details on where to go to find out more. However, you might find further data by searching the internet for “State Youth Symphony Orchestra (LJSO)” or “Young Styrian String Orchestras (YSSO)” or the Johann Joseph Fux Conservatory.
