Prof. Reinhard Pirstinger – Autriche

GdG-KMSfB

• Born in Graz/Styria/Austria in 1954
• Attended grammar school
• Started to play the violin at the age of 7
• Attended the Graz Academy of Music and continued his studies with Prof. Alfred Staar (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra) in Vienna
• First violinist with the Linz Bruckner Orchestra since 1980 and member of numerous chamber music ensembles
• Has been a staff representative in the orchestra for many years and member of the Austrian trade union GDG-KMSfB
• Vice-President in the Music Section (responsible for the orchestras in the regions of Austria)