A life without music is unimaginable for Doren Dinglinger. For her, sounds are a source of inspiration and strength. The Peißenberg native is now a music professional.
Peißenberg
– “Playing the violin has always been a normal part of my life,” she says. Her talent opened doors to places all over the world. Among other things, Dinglinger showed her skills in Australia, New York and Berlin. In 2009 she completed her Master of Music at the Juilliard School in New York.
She spent three years in the American metropolis. Dinglinger moved into a student dormitory with practice rooms in the basement. There the musicians were able to let off steam creatively at any time of the day or night. The Stuttgart native used this to refine her game. She visited jazz clubs and got to know a wide variety of people and cultures.
In 2009 Dinglinger completed her “Master of Music”
Then it went from the USA to Bavaria: in 2011, Dinglinger got a job with the Munich Radio Orchestra and moved to the Bavarian capital. It took some time for her to settle in there. “It was quite a culture shock,” she says looking back. But if the musician had to choose again today between Bavaria and the USA – she would choose the former. Not only because of the scenic beauty, but also because of the people. The radio orchestra “welcomed her with open arms.”
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One of her special memories with that ensemble is a performance at the Richard Strauss Festival in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Dinglinger was allowed to play the big violin solo in the tone poem “A Hero’s Life”. It was a great moment for the Peißenberg resident, who has a soft spot for the composer Strauss.
Unforgettable performance at Carnegie Hall
She found a performance in
New York's Carnegie Hall
just as unforgettable : “It's one of the most famous halls in the world. “That feels a bit sacred to me,” says the 42-year-old.
In 2014 she took part in an exciting project in Iran. With the “West-Eastern Diwan Weimar” festival,
Doren Dinglinger
promoted intercultural dialogue through concerts and workshops. She performed together with Iranian musicians. That was completely different than in regulated Germany, where strict silence prevails in concert halls. In Iran there was constant conversation during the performance and occasional cell phones rang. That was unusual and also a bit uncomfortable. But at the end there was a surprise: According to Dinglinger, “an incredible emotion could be felt in the audience”.
Some audience members had never heard classical Western music before and were moved by it. This trip was very special for Dinglinger. She “gave her back a piece of myself.” You have to know: the artist has Iranian roots. Her great-grandfather, whom she never met, comes from this country. He would certainly have been proud of his great-granddaughter's life.
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As an autodidact, Dinglinger taught herself the basics of playing the violin. She also learned to improvise and play the piano on her own initiative. Her extraordinary talent earned national and international awards.
From the ages of 11 to 25, the musician took part in competitions and master classes in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland and the USA. “I had the feeling early on that I could express my emotions well with the violin,” explains the 42-year-old.
By moving to Peißenberg three years ago, Dinglinger found a haven of peace. She enjoys the surroundings and goes on trips to lakes and mountains. This is a welcome balance to her demanding job.
Text: Constanze Wilz