About
Barbara Kajetanowicz - Soprano
Barbara Kajetanowicz has studied singing in Linz at Anton-Bruckner-University (with Gertrud Schulz), and continued her studies at University for Music in Vienna (Rotraut Hansmann und Gertraud Berka-Schmid)
She graduated with „Master of Arts“, and received her artistic maturity in masterclasses with Sena Jurinac, Ileana Cotrubas and Elly Ameling.
She performed in numerous lied and aria recitals, chamber music concerts, concerts with chamber orchestra and symphony orchestra, and concerts with organ, in Austria and abroad: Germany, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Mexico, Hongkong and Macao.
Soloist in masses in churches all over Austria (Vienna Cathedral Stephansdom, Votiv Church Vienna, Church St. Peter Vienna, Salzburg Cathedral, Linz Cathedral, and many more) as well as in Germany (Passau Cathedral, a.o.), Italy and Czech Republic.
Collaboration with renowed orchestras as Brucknerbund Orchester Ried im Innkreis with Joseph Werndl, Niederösterreichisches Tonkünstler Orchester with Bijam Khadem-Missagh, Wiener Amadeus Orchester, as well abroad, as Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra „Oltenia“, Craiova, under the baton of Ivan Iliev.
Radio- and television recordings in Austria, Romania, Mexico, Hongkong and Macao. Recording of the CD „Voice&Organ“ (2006).
In 2015, beginning of collaboration with the Bulgarian conductor Ivan Iliev under the artistic partnership FORTISSIMO PARTNERS.
Under this management, Barbara Kajetanowicz has organized the Concert Tour Austria 2016 with the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra „Oltenia“ from Craiova, Romania, followed by concerts with Chamber Orchestra Mödling, Festival Orchestra Bad Fischau and Academy Orchestra Lienz, as well, Masterclasses in Conducting in combination with Singing in Castle Schloss Fischau.
In the fall of 2019, under the artistic management of Barbara Kajetanowicz, the Pleyel Academy in Ruppersthal/Lower Austria was founded.
At same time, the collaboration with the Randhartinger Society in Ruprechtshofen was established, and in August 2020 the 1. Benedict Randhartinger Singing Masterclass - studying and performing songs of the Austrian Romantic composer Benedict Randhartinger - has taken place.
Since the fall of 2020, artistic director and manager of Chamber Orchestra Mödling. In summer 2021, founding of the Souvenir Quartett - with focus on Latin American music, apart from the classical.In summer 2021, founding of the Souvenir Quartett - with focus on Latin American music, apart from the classical. Souvenir Quartett – mit Schwerpunkt Lateinamerikanische Musik neben klassischer Musik.
For many years, Barbara Kajetanowicz has been teaching as professor of singing, as well, lecturer of stylistics at the Conservatory for Church Music, Vienna.
In her artistic targets, she is focussing on interpretation and expression, attributing to the technique a serving role. Beyond all, she is appreciating authenticity and lucidity.
Konzerte und Projekte der letzten Jahre:
July 2019 - Concert in the Golden Hall in Vienna „Musikverein“
July 2019 - Concert in the Church „Alservorstadt“ in Vienna
October 2019 - Singing Masterclass at Pleyel Academy
December 2019 - „Birthday Tribute Concerts for Pope Francis“ in the Cathedrals of Macao and Hongkong
July 2020 - Singing Workshop „Musikwerkstatt Gesang“ in Castle „Schloss Fischau“/Austria
July 2020 - Memorial Mass for Benedict Randhartinger in the church of Ruprechtshofen/Austria Ruprechtshofen
August 2020 – Masterclass Gesang im Rahmen der Benedict Randhartinger-Gesellschaft
September 2020 - Concert in Stift Geras/Austria
September 2020 - Opera Concert, together with mezzo-soprano Daniela Treffner
July 2021 - Baroque Concert with Chamber Orchestra Mödling in St. Othmar, Mödling/Austria
July 2021 Singing Workshop „Musikwerkstatt Gesang“ in Castle „Schloss Fischau“/Austria
August 2021 - Memorial Mass for B. Randhartinger in Ruprechtshofen/Austria Ruprechtshofen
August 2021 - Concert „Latin-American Songs and Melodies“ - with Souvenir Quartett, Vienna
September 2021 - Masterclass Benedict Randhartinger/Austria
October 2021 - Concert in St. Nicholas Church in Ostrava-Poruba/Czech Republic
October 2021 - Concert "Latin-American Songs and Melodies" with Souvenir Quartett in Vienna
January 2022 - New Year's High Mass in Church St. Peter, Vienna
April 2022 - Concert Pergolesi, Stabat Mater in Church Maria Dreieichen
April 2022 - Easter High Mass in Vienna
July 2022 - Singing Workshop „Musikwerkstatt Gesang“ in Castle „Schloss Fischau“/Austria
September 2022 - Masterclass for Singing in Razgrad/Bulgaria
October 2022 - Masterclass Benedict Randhartinger/Austria Masterclass Benedict Randhartinger
November 2022 - Concert „Latin-American Songs and Melodies“ - Concert with Souvenir Quartett, Vienna
December 2022 - Christmas Concert in Razgrad/Bulgaria
December 2022 - Christmas High Mass in Vienna
January 2023 - Benefit Concert in Mödling
January 2023 - Benefit Concert in Klosterneuburg
January 2023 - Baroque Concert in QuoVadis in Vienna
February 2023 - Festive Wedding High Mass in Brno/Czech Republic
February 2023 - Concert „Latin-American Songs and Melodies“ - Concert with Souvenir Quartett, Vienna
February 2023 - Masterclass for Singing in Razgrad/Bulgaria
March 2023 - Concert "Wessetzky, Psalm 91" in Vienna
April 2023 - Concert „Latin-American Songs and Melodies“ - Concert with Souvenir Quartett, Vienna
June 2023 - Concert „Latin-American Songs and Melodies“ - Concert with Souvenir Quartett, Vienna
July 2023 - Singing Workshop „Musikwerkstatt Gesang“ in Castle „Schloss Fischau“/Austria
July 2023 - Concert in the Memorial Mass for Benedict Randhartinger in the church of Ruprechtshofen/Austria Ruprechtshofen
July 2023 - Concert in the Golden Hall in Vienna „Musikverein“
July 2023 - Festive Noble Wedding in Stift Heiligenkreuz
August 2023 - Festive High Mass in Vienna
December 2023 - Festive High Mass in Vienna
December 2023 - Christmas High Mass in Vienna