Nelly Söregi-Wunderlich

Cornelia Söregi-Wunderlich (born March 19, 1932 in Budapest , † January 5, 2004 in Hamburg ) was a Hungarian violinist and professor.

Nelly Söregi-Wunderlich held a major professorship for violin at the Hamburg University of Music and Theater until 1997 and was married to the organist Heinz Wunderlich .

artistic education

The Hungarian Nelly Söregi began her violin studies at the age of six, initially at the Conservatory and the Budapest Music Academy . She continued her studies at the Mozarteum in Salzburg in 1945 , where she graduated with distinction in 1952 in the violin subject. Studying with Tibor Varga at what was then the Northwest German Music Academy in Detmold , now the Detmold University of Music , was another stage in her artistic training. There she received her concert exam for violin with distinction in 1957 and graduated as a private music teacher. In Detmold she also received a teaching position for violin and chamber music for strings from 1958 .

The professorship

From 1962 to 1998 Nelly Söregi was professor for violin at the Hamburg University of Music and Theater. In the 36 years of her activity at the university, she contributed to the reputation and good name of the university. Students and members of the teaching staff valued her high artistic level as a musician, her great commitment, her pedagogical skills and her friendly nature.

In addition to her violin class, she set up a chamber orchestra at the university at an early age, which , with interruptions, conducted herself for 20 years and also took her on concert tours. She worked successfully in committees of the academic self-administration, for example as spokeswoman for the field of string instruments and as dean of the field of instrumental music .

She regularly gave international master classes in France , India , Manila and Switzerland as well as the annual master classes at Keszthely Castle on Lake Balaton in her home country, Hungary , very close to her home. Because of her commitment to the works of contemporary Hungarian composers, she was awarded the " Artrujus Medal " in 1994 .

The interpreter

In addition to her lessons, she found time for extensive solo and chamber music concert activities, including in Japan , Russia and the USA . Besides her teachers, Jascha Heifetz is one of her musical role models . Her expressive Hungarian temperament, her flexible bow and her warm, powerful violin tone allowed her interpretations of high individuality. Working together with her husband Heinz Wunderlich, she was particularly committed to the repertoire for violin and organ . Her strong social commitment should also be emphasized. She supported the children's hospital in Matészalka, Hungary, with donations in cash and in kind, as well as several benefit concerts. Numerous radio recordings document her work as a notable artist.