Petra Sittig Photography - Vienna, Austria
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The artist's voice -Podcast

The Artist's voice is a platform for artists to talk about and showcase their form of art. Inviting all artists to express their love for what they do and use this platform to give an insight into their world. All dancers, choreographers, teachers, musicians, singers, composers, creators of art; this is the place to show and tell.

The Artist’s voice

Inspired during the initial COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, my project was sparked by witnessing the struggles of my children, ballet dancers at the Vienna State Opera, unable to practice their craft due to isolation. Initially a small photography endeavor, capturing artists at their windows, it swiftly transformed into a symbol of solidarity for the arts community.

The repercussions of this pandemic will echo throughout the artistic and cultural sectors for years to come. Thus, I felt compelled to shed light on the plight of creative individuals and organizations, advocating for their recognition and support. Through this project, I aimed to amplify artists' voices, offering a platform for their stories and perspectives. If they can't grace the stage, they should still be seen and heard.

Vienna, a bastion of culture, served as a fitting backdrop for my efforts, with its rich artistic heritage and diverse community. I've photographed over 500 artists, including musicians, dancers, and opera stars, alongside ambassadors from various nations, all standing in solidarity with Vienna's artistic community.

The arts, often overlooked, are integral to society's fabric, shaping our collective identity and enriching our lives. They transcend language and borders, offering solace and inspiration in times of turmoil. By spotlighting Vienna's cultural legacy, I hope to instill a greater appreciation for the arts worldwide. Moreover, I've witnessed firsthand the resilience of artists in the face of adversity. Despite canceled performances and financial hardships, their unwavering passion for their craft fuels a newfound creativity. Their optimism is palpable, radiating hope through every photograph.

Through this project, I aim to educate future generations on the importance of the arts, advocating for its integration into education systems worldwide. By nurturing creativity and fostering appreciation for the arts, we can build a more empathetic and harmonious society.Ultimately, my goal is to spark dialogue and action, ensuring that the arts and artists are valued and supported in our modern world. Through interviews with artists globally, I seek to understand their experiences and explore solutions for securing the future of the arts.

In essence, this project is a testament to the resilience and vitality of the human spirit, as embodied by artists around the world. Their stories remind us of the transformative power of art and the boundless possibilities it offers for a brighter future."

 

Zuzanna Budzynska -Violinist: Find something that's part of you and important to you.

Zuzanna Małgorzata Budzyńska (born 1997 in Radzyń Podlaski, Poland) won the 2nd prize at the Antonio Vivaldi International Competition Vienna in 2018. A year later she released her debut album POLONAISES, recorded together with Szymon Ogryzek (piano). The album has been very well reviewed by the ResMusica (France) and PIZZICATO (Luxembourg) and the musicians have been proclaimed the perfect duo by the Jazz Era Magazine. POLONAISES has secured the musicians the prestigious Coryphaeus of the Polish Music Prize - one of the most valued Polish artistic awards. In 2021 Budzyńska has been nominated for the Artistic Award of the City of Lublin, where Henryk Wieniawski was born. Zuzanna is a prizewinner of many international music competitions, i.a. in Poland, Austria, France, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Canada, and Singapore, and has been the finalist of the Student's Noble Prize in 2020. She has been a scholarship holder of the Polish Minister of Culture and National Heritage, the Polish Prime Minister, and the Société Générale Bank. For her engagement in the promotion of Polish music, in particular this of Karol Lipiński (the famous rival of Niccolo Paganini, who was born in Radzyń Podlaski as well), she has been granted many awards and scholarships from the Lubelskie Voivodeship. She has been supported by the Julian Cochran Foundation and Globalworth ("Bridge to the Future"), Polish National Children's Fund, and the "Young Poland" Scholarship of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. She is a member of the Harvard Club of Poland and the winner of the 6. Path to Harvard Competition 2015.

Budzyńska is an artist of the Polish Music Agency and the Italian Le Dimore del Quartetto. She is a member of Cuore Piano Trio and the Polish Soloists. She has performed with the LGT Young Soloists in Abu Dhabi (UAE) and with the members of the Polish National Philharmonic Orchestra in Warsaw. Her chamber music partners include artists such as Christian Altenburger, Reinhard Latzko, Stefan Gottfried, Janusz Wawrowski, Marcin Zdunik, or Grzegorz Skrobiński.

She performed with many orchestras as a soloist, i.a. with the Warsaw Chamber Opera Sinfonietta, Płocka Symphony Orchestra, Zenon Brzewski Warsaw String Orchestra, "Archetti" Chamber Orchestra, and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra "Musica-Viva". She performed in many renowned Polish concert halls, as well as in Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, Russia, and the USA.

Budzyńska regularly takes part in crossover projects, which include performances and CD recordings with artists such as Włodzimierz Nahorny, Janusz Strobel, Aleksander Dębicz, Łukasz Kuropaczewski or sanah. She recorded for Warner Music, DUX Recording Producers, and Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, and she has new recordings planned for the upcoming season.

Currently she is a student of Christian Altenburger and Avedis Kouyoumdjian at Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien in Vienna. Previously she studied with Edward Zienkowski (violin) and Marialena Fernandes (chamber music), as well as Krystyna Makowska-Ławrynowicz and Dariusz Smolarski. In 2021 she graduated magna cum laude from the F. Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, where she studied with Andrzej Gębski.

The violinist took part in many masterclasses, such as the Musikfestival Zell am See, Orpheus Academy (Austria), Stringtime Niederrhein Goch (Germany), the Zenon Brzewski International Music Courses in Łańcut and the KFnrD Music Courses in Lusławice (Poland). She took lessons from artists such as Wolfgang Marschner, Rosa Rain, Michael Frischenschlager, Sergey Kravchenko or Kaja Danczowska. She took part in an open masterclass with Maxim Vengerov in 2019.

https://www.zuzanna-malgorzata-budzynska.com/



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