Birgit Havenstein facts for kids

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Birgit Havenstein is a talented German musician who plays the flute and also writes her own music. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on January 4, 1954.

Early Life and Education

Birgit Havenstein loved music from a young age. She studied music and how to teach music at a special school called the Städtisches Konservatorium. This helped her become a skilled musician and composer.

Musical Achievements

Birgit Havenstein is known for her beautiful compositions. In 1988, she won an award at the Sommerliche Musiktage Hitzacker, which is a music festival. She won for her piece called Graffiti. This music was written for three instruments: the flute, the cello, and the harp.

Her Compositions

Birgit Havenstein has written several interesting pieces of music for different instruments. Here are some of her well-known works:

Even the earth gave his secrets (1992): This piece is for the violin, alto saxophone, and piano.
Music on an absent cellist (1993): This is a solo piece written just for the harp.
Tempelglocken verstummen, Blütenduft bleibt: This composition features the flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, and piano.
Graffiti (1988): As mentioned, this award-winning piece is for the flute, cello, and harp.

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