HEINZ MURNIG
ARRANGER & PIANIST
Since my early school years, playing the piano and making music in general have accompanied me up to the present. Later on, my increasing interest in pop, rock, musical and jazz music awakened my need to get know the world and its different musical cultures. In the years following, I got to know musicians from different backgrounds and also had the opportunity to make music with them.The question of authenticity and the search for possible answers led me to psychological and philosophical literature, which I am still studying today. One of my passions is leisure sport, comprising mountain biking and jogging. These activities give me the benefits like nature experiences and relaxation.
Furthermore, I like discussions with my family and friends and also try to evaluate newly gained knowledge in my everyday activities.
One of my guiding principles is:
Uphold human dignity!
Short biography
Born in 1951
Piano lessons from 1957.
25 years of experience in popular music in various bands.
From 1973 studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz: classical piano and jazz piano.
1974 semester abroad with intensive appearances as a jazz musician in the USA.
From 1975 to 1980 appearances as a jazz musician in numerous bands.
1980 State teaching qualification in the classical piano major.
In addition, from 1978 regular participation in international master courses for piano solo and chamber music, among others L. Leonskaja, F. Rados, Polyzoides etc.
Initiator and producer of creative music projects in the form of choir and musical performances with elementary and secondary schools, BORG, grammar schools and choir associations in the Bruck / Mürzzuschlag district.
From 1979 to 1986 teaching in Soest, Germany and further studies with G. Weichert, classical piano.
From 1986 to 2016 he taught piano in Bruck / Mur.
From 1986 to 2021 répétiteur at the KUG.
1991 IGP diploma as Mag. Art ..
2017 Dr. phil. - Dissertation topic: Influences of Russian piano music on the improvisational work of Keith Jarrett, shown on his double CD "Carnegie Hall Concert 2006".
Since 2015 duo project with HMFZ.