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FOUNDERS
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Richard SCHULZ
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Richard Schulz was born in the west of Austria
at the Lake of Constance in 1975, spent his youth
in South Africa and graduated from high school
in Germany.
During his studies of law and philosophy at the
Universities of Vienna and Leuven/Belgium he worked
for the Bregenz Festival, which stages spectacular
opera productions on the world's largest lake
stage.
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After graduating with a specialization in the field
of cultural law, he began his doctoral thesis on theatre
and copyright law, worked for the Austrian Trade Organization
in Tokyo/Japan and as a legal advisor for refugees in
Vienna.
Aiming to combine his expertise as a lawyer with his
passion for the arts, he is currently lending his services
to various cultural institutions such as the ORF (the
Austrian broadcasting corporation), the Tanzquartier,
one of the most renowned dance houses in Europe and
the Schauspielhaus, Vienna's leading avant-garde theatre.
As the chairman and co-founder of Via Musica he aims
to encourage intercultural dialogue in one of the world's
cultural capitals.
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Bernhard J. WANICEK
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Bernhard J. Wanicek, born in Austria in 1962,
started as a horn player at the young age of 10.
Later on, he joined a local Brass Band. After
high school, though, he completed his Studies
and received his Masters Degree in Business Administration
in 1991 at the University of Vienna, followed
by post-graduate studies in 1992 (Latin American
Advanced Studies).
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He was employed by the Logistics Department of Nestlé
Austria from 1992-1997 before joining the Pegasus Tourism
Corporation as controller where he was in charge of
corporate finance, organization and legal affairs for
all member companies of the group. He also served as
Pegasus' project leader to implement the new Euro currency
in Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
Since 2004, Bernhard Wanicek has lent his expertise
as a private management consultant to companies in need
of financial, logistical and organizational advice,
and has cooperated on a variety of international projects,
such as the development of educational and professional
programs of American organizations both in Cuba and
in Central and Eastern Europe.
His ability to address intercultural issues in the
business world has inspired him to promote this spirit
also amongst young musicians worldwide. Bernhard Wanicek,
as one of the founders of VIAMUSICA, hopes to open up
opportunities for young people where they can exchange
music and cultural experiences through this organization.
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