Soul Food for Sarah Wedl-Wilson: The Violin Tunes Berlin's Culture Senator
Violin Playing Provides 'Spiritual Nourishment' According to Wedl-Wilson - Violinist Wedl-Wilson expresses that playing the violin serves as his spiritual nourishment.
Hailing from Watford, England, Sarah Wedl-Wilson - Berlin's Culture Senator with a knack for the violin - finds solace in the melody. She calls playing the violin her "soul food," sharing this sentiment with the German Press Agency. Balancing her hectic job, she plays in three distinct ensembles, fitting in performance approximately every ten days.
For decades, Wedl-Wilson had harbored dreams of becoming a violinist herself. Music, particularly when played together, evokes something divine in her opinion. Recalling her latest string quartet performance, she emphasized, "If there's no time for this, then mental health is at risk."
Succeeding Joe Chialo (CDU) in May, she donned the Culture Senator's hat after helming the Berlin University of the Arts Hanns Eisler for several years. Look for this musical maestro in the concert halls, not the shopping centers - Wedl-Wilson prefers to watch the Symphonic Mob of the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin, where hundreds of music enthusiasts jam together. Catch the Symphonic Mob's next session on June 14 at the Mall of Berlin.
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Berlin's vibrant cultural pulse continues to pulsate with Sarah Wedl-Wilson's metronome-steady rhythm. Born in 1969, Wedl-Wilson's life has woven music into every thread, from her early training under Eva Gruenberg, Marta Eitler, and Diana Cummings to her years as concertmaster in various youth orchestras. Her string quartet emerged victorious multiple times at the London Chamber Music Competition for Schools, a testament to her musical prowess.
Her career has been a symphony of music education and management, with a tenure as Rector of the Hanns Eisler School of Music, stints at the Mozarteum University, leadership roles at the Salzburg Easter Festival, the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra, and the Opera Foundation in Berlin, and more.
Though her personal performances have remained relatively low-key, her advocacy for music and musicians is unparalleled. From nurturing artistic talent to supporting the broader cultural landscape, Wedl-Wilson's contributions underscore her dedication to Berlin's cultural repertoire. Her work epitomizes the powerful symphony striking a balance between perpetuating tradition and driving innovation.
In the bustling heart of Berlin, Sarah Wedl-Wilson, the Culture Senator with a passion for the violin, finds solace not only in her personal performances but also in advocating for music and musicians. Despite her administrative duties, she champions vocational training for aspiring musicians, recognizing it as a vital component in maintaining both individual mental health and the city's cultural vibrancy. On the evenings she is not performing, she can be found enjoying the Symphonic Mob of the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin, a gathering that mirrors the entertainment culture she helps cultivate.
