When speaking about Mia Zabelka, we are speaking about one of the most diverse musicians in this country. Categories are completely distinct to this Viennese musician. In her work, the multidisciplinary violinist and composer rather strives to combine various artistic approaches with … read more »
… in a nutshell
Miniatures are not a registered form of art for the music of an orchestra: Too many musicians, too much conductor, soloist, organizational apparatus, perhaps also too much expectation of the concert audience for just 40 or 60 or 80 seconds of music. … read more »
mica 2010: A Retrospective
A lot happened in the local music scene in 2010, from many new and promising names appearing on the scene, to heated discussions, for instance, on the recently introduced copyright levy on hard drives. The team of mica – music austria looks … read more »
Otto Lechner
It is said that Otto Lechner is one of the few musicians who could bring the accordion back and make it popular in Austria again. Born in 1954 in Melk, Lower Austria, the musician turned blind in his early youth, but despite … read more »
The next promising talent from Vienna: Anbuley
The Vienna-based singer and dancer Anbuley is currently in the spotlight and is making a name for herself with various successful projects and high flying producers around the globe. The daughter of Ghanian parents is momentarily one of the most popular figures … read more »
Saint Lu
Born in the Upper Austrian City of Wels, Saint Lu is currently ambitioning to conquer the mainstream rock scene with her music. The 25 year old, who lives in Berlin, has already been hailed by the German press as a female Lenny … read more »
Gustav
“My music goes through your mind, not through your legs”. This is what Eva Jantschitsch a.k.a. Gustav claims about her own work and she certainly has a point. Who doesn’t remember her song “Rettet die Wale” (in English: save the whales)? Not … read more »
Georg Breinschmid presents "Brein’s World"
Musical versatility, combined with virtuosic performance and a good dose of humor. This is what best describes the double-bass player Georg Breinschmid on stage. On the 21st of September 2010, the musician granted the audience a deep insight into his own diverse … read more »
The Vegetable Orchestra – Onionoise
“Onionoise” by “The Vegetable Orchestra” is now the third release of this unique ensemble, which has dedicated its work to the aural exploration of vegetables. Instead of guitars, violins and other instruments, this orchestra uses carrots, artichokes, leeks, pumpkins, onions and other … read more »
Hans Theessink
If Hans Theessink were American, he would be one of those legends whose guitar playing would have influenced generations of musicians. Not that the born Dutchman does not influence people already, but for a European musician to gain worldwide recognition it requires … read more »