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 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 »

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 »

“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 »

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 »

“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 »

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 »

Just a few months ago Ernst Molden caught a lot of attention with his release “Häuserl am Oasch”. In his usual heartfelt style, the songsmith and author illuminates the depths of the Viennese soul. No matter whether if written or sung, this … read more »

There is a lot going on in Austria’s contemporary music scene. Mainly responsible for this development is a new generation of composers, who expand the spectrum of contemporary music with many never-before-heard facets. In the second part of the series “Austria’s Young … read more »

Music Information Center Austria (MICA) is the Austrian partner in the project, while the active concert performance of the project is represented by Klangforum Wien and the Ensemble Reconsil. The project’s extrovert activity consists in the 22 participating European ensembles exchange repertoire, … read more »