Hence, his basic characteristics are diligence, perseverance and determination. Born as the third son not a girl as usual! This led to frustration on his part and did not present him with an example worth following, especially since everything he learnt at school and during private music-making seemed to involve an amount of exertion on his part.
Therefore, even if these previously outlined characteristics are present they are not to much avail if not fostered or put to use voluntarily. This situation only changed when he had to help in the shop at 14 when his father fell seriously ill.
His father died in , leaving a music shop with pupils. Numerous human encounters, both positive and negative, moulded his character during these years. Such concepts as culture, art, education or music have also become indefinite notions for him. In his view, there is no clear definition between positive and negative educational forms and their respective consequences. Especially in recent times, not enough thought has been given to the consequences of playing or listening to negative music.
Negative things always happen anyway! Only then can a positive experience bring pleasure. His music cannot be regarded as pure writing-desk material or dry theory although he is indeed a master at both. His music automatically arouses positive feelings and stimuli in active musicians and passive listeners alike. He was the most played composer for the third time running this year at the demanding International Accordeon Festival in innsbruc, which is held every three years.
He maintains that his success is based on his theory that being able to master all conventional musical methods is just as important as remaining open for all innovative elements. An intensive interest in all types of new music is also a prerequisite for this sort of judgement. In over performances in nearly every European country, he had formed an excellent orchestra from these players who had won top awards in numerous contests, only to be handed over to his musical successor in Little understanding was shown initially.
