Manfred Porsch facts for kids
Manfred Maria Porsch was born in Vienna, Austria, on April 14, 1950. He is a talented musician who writes modern religious songs. He also works as a teacher.
Manfred Porsch is part of a group called the Focolare Movement. This movement works to spread peace and unity around the world. In the early 1970s, specifically in 1971 and 1972, he toured with a music group named Gen Rosso.
In 1983, Manfred Porsch won a big award! He took first prize at the "World Festival of the Religious Song" in Rome. This was a major achievement for him.
In 1987, Manfred started an organization called "Musica e Vita Österreich." This name means "Music and Life Austria." He also began a series of music festivals called "Fest der Lieder," which means "Festival of Songs." He has released around 200 songs on over 20 albums throughout his career. After taking a break from music, he released new songs in 2012. He worked with a producer named Thomas Raber on these newer songs.
His Songs
Manfred Porsch has written many popular songs. Here are a few of them:
- Melchior
- Wer schweigt, stimmt zu (This means "Who is silent, agrees")
- Messe (Ein Fest der Freude) (This means "Mass (A Festival of Joy)")
- Der Geist des Herrn ruht auf mir (This means "The Spirit of the Lord rests on me")
- Du bist das Licht auf dem Weg (This means "You are the light on the path")
- Singen wir des Lied vom Frieden (This means "Let's sing the song of peace") - produced with Thomas Raber in 2012.
- Eine Schule für coole (This means "A school for cool ones") - produced with Thomas Raber in 2012.
