Both Hilde and
Hannes Vogel belong to the Vienna Volksoper Orchestra and have been playing with the Haydn
Orchestra since its foundation. Violinist Hilde sometimes plays as leader of the second
violin section. Tall and slim as she is, some of the audiences are always very happy when
she sits at the center of the stage, as second violin.
Hannes is a percussion player who has to wait long during the
performance. If he misses one note, it may be a disaster for the concert. During a
rehearsal, Hannes looks relaxed. Sometimes he reads a magazine but he always listens to
the music and counts bars unconsciously. He suddenly picks up a stick and hits one big
note, then resumes reading. It is quite amazing. He now gets used to waiting but even he
was so nervous at his debut performance that he counted all the bars of the "Barber
of Seviglia".
Hilde and Hannes have tow sons and a daughter born in April 2,
2000. Thier oldest son, 4 years old, is already a good jazz drummer with his toy.
(10/31/00)