Tag: 1950-1999

GEORGE POLYRAKIS

GEORGE POLYRAKIS

George Polyrakis was born in Sfakia, Crete. He studied military medicine and received his doctorate from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He trained as a surgeon and subsequently specialized in vascular surgery at Hammersmith Hospital in London. He currently works as a surgeon in Thessaloniki, where he lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3uf8GIQGM He has published 83 scientific articles in Greek and foreign medical journals, given dozens of presentations at medical conferences, Read more [...]
Matthias Schrenk

Matthias Schrenk

The artist Matthias Schrenk (left) and Bernd Salfner in front of the oil painting "Young Man with Fish." Photos: Rosemarie Tillessen | Image: Rosemarie Tillessen After graduating from Klettgau Gymnasium in Tiengen, he received a scholarship from Norway and began his artistic studies at the Ringsaker Folkehögsskole. While on a scholarship in Norway, he decided to perform civilian service at the Reichenau State Psychiatric Hospital instead of completing his military service. Following this, he Read more [...]
Veronica Lambert

Veronica Lambert

“I find the sound of a carillon very beautiful. It’s a joy to be making such wonderful music. I also like that during a performance, no-one actually sees you up in the tower. The audience is outside, enjoying the day and listening to the music. https://youtu.be/-0qbjQ6Si2g?si=umJG5vPCAIEOAGs5&t=206 Dentist DoubleBay https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/nice-ring-to-it/ Read more [...]
Minako Uchino

Minako Uchino

Minako Uchino began her music studies at age 4 in Tokyo and started playing organ in grade 8. Shepursued a medical career, completing her training as a radiation oncologist. In 2009, while studyingmedical education at the University of Toronto, Dr. Uchino discovered the carillon at Soldiers’ Towerand began studying under Roy Lee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3H0LKzDjhA She has played recitals in Toronto, Ottawa, and Japan, including for the 150th Anniversary of Friendship between Read more [...]
Stephanie Arndt

Stephanie Arndt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ebu5pvWqZI Stephanie Arndt studied human medicine, economics, and criminology. She was an officer in the German Armed Forces, a top athlete who participated in six world championships, and has lived in a shared house with her horse, Nasar, since Hurricane Xaver in December 2013. As the Pippi Longstocking of the 21st century – nonconformist, unconventional, self-sufficient – ​​Stephanie Arndt embodies the dream of an independent life, opens hearts, and Read more [...]
Olaf Zenner

Olaf Zenner

From the beginning of my medical studies, I had the desire to dedicate myself to both medicine and music. However, during my medical studies, I lacked the time for regular organ lessons. Therefore, I had no choice but to continue my education self-taught. After passing my medical state examination and receiving my doctorate, I began studying music in Cologne and completed my studies with a concert diploma in organ playing. Artikel über sein Orgelspiel und seine Kurse. Dr. Olaf Zenner Read more [...]
Peter R. Berry IV

Peter R. Berry IV

Peter Berry is a CarillonDoc of a special kind: he restored a historic carillon that was once built by Willem Mengelberg near St. Moritz in the mountains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cloB98NwG90 He also plays some songs himself and, of course, operates the carillon’s electronics! CV mit seiner Eigenschaft als Notfallpilot, der im Oberengadin ein Flugrettungssystem aufgebaut hat. From 1978 to 1986, assistant physician in Zurich, Chur, New York, and St. Moritz.Between Read more [...]
Ian Brunt

Ian Brunt

The 49-bell Carillon of St Colman's Cathedral in Cobh is the largest such instrument in Ireland and Britain. Dr Ian Brunt was Director of The Lanchester Early Music Festival and City Carillonneur ofNewcastle Upon Tyne, regularly giving concerts and recitals on organ, carillon, harpsichordand fortepiano. He was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain 1979-1981 as flautist, composer and general musician and has specialised in the baroque flutefor over thirty years. He performs Read more [...]
Dagmar Rabensteiner

Dagmar Rabensteiner

Dagmar Rabensteiner (born June 15, 1963 in Innsbruck) is a former Austrian long-distance runner. As an elementary school student, she walked the seven-kilometer route from Sadrach, a district of Innsbruck, to school in the city center every day. As a high school student, she undertook climbing and ski tours, and later, with her husband and young son, she embarked on multi-week trips and trekking tours through jungles in Indonesia or into the highlands of Kashmir, all the way to the base of Mount Read more [...]