Helga Peinsold leads a young choir in Graz to host a traditional ball

Helga Peinsold serves as the chairwoman of the Chor der Kärntner in Graz, a choir based in the city of Graz in Austria.

Since 2021, she has led the group in maintaining its traditions and organizing cultural events. Peinsold, a 56-year-old native of Kärnten, moved to the region and eventually settled in Rinnegg, where she continues to engage with her heritage through music. The choir organizes the annual Kärntnerball, an event that has been held for 48 years.

The group plans to host the upcoming ball on 14 November at the Grazer Seifenfabrik. The event features a singing room with a bar where guests can sing throughout the night. Peinsold expects approximately 1000 people to attend the celebration. Unlike many traditional choirs that struggle to attract younger members, this group maintains a high level of youth engagement. The choir currently has 75 active members with an average age in the late 20s.

Because of this popularity, the organization currently maintains a waiting list for new members.