BOZEN BRASS SEXTETT
Bozen Brass is an extraordinary brass quintet which does not fit into 
traditional patterns. They are curiously different, the 5 musicians from South Tyrol, and always ready for a surprise.
Norbert Fink (french horn), Martin Psaier (trombone), Robert Neumair (trumpet), Toni Pichler (tuba) und Anton Ludwig Wilhalm (trumpet) have made up Bozen Brass since 1989 and they are ready for take off to new dimensions.
Solid musical education in national and international universities combined with practice in international orchestras and ensembles are the basis for their activities.
They are a labour of love for music and enthusiastic musicians, and they are keen to pass these virtues to their music pupils.
That is why they are able to produce the finest sounds with their brass instruments. The audience is invited to follow them on a powerful journey through musical history covering all kinds of musical styles.
Bozen Brass is not limited to one specific musical style. There repertoire goes from «baroque to blues» and lets them reach a broad audience.
They are perfectly able to offer this broad range in music even with genuine instruments fitting the time, the piece of music was composed. Music from baroque, renaissance and opera, presented in a black suit, is a reference to the classic musical education.
But five brass instruments are made for even more. Courageously and unconventially they switch to jazz, pop and rock, making appear stars such as Sting or Michael Jackson on stage.
The ultimate kick comes from time to time when Robert Neumair takes his seat behind the drumset.
Alpine brass songs are also part of their repertoire, just like a polka with vocals or a solo by Robert Neumair and his accordion.
Challenging pieces of music played well – that is fine, but not enough for Bozen Brass.
A lot of pieces are especially written or arranged for Bozen Brass. Robert Neumair is the most busy composer, but Anton Ludwig Wilhalm is also responsible for some arrangements.
A concert is not only made for the audience’s ears. The eyes shall also have some fun. And if the audience’s breath is caught sometimes – perfect!
Cats or chicken also appear on stage with Bozen Brass. The musicians can take a joke – you will be aware of it when listening to their speeches. Anything goes, even a joke with a wink.
They are dancing and stepping on stage, a perfect choreography makes the musicians swap places and positions.
And if the concert is not «just» in a concert hall, but at an extraordinary place, the musicians will remember it for a very long time.
Brass musicians with passion
Being a brass musician is not only their profession, but also their passion. This passion for music is a recurring theme both in the history of Bozen Brass and the live of the 5 musicians. Whether they are creating new ideas for their concerts, rehearsing for them or showing it to the audience, training with young musicians or playing in other ensembles – passion and fervor make the difference between some compulsory exercise and a special experience, both for the audience and the musician, both for the pupils and their teacher.
What does this mean for every one of the musicians? You can get to know it in their portraits. You will not only find «official» informations concerning everybody’s role in the quintet and the musical development, but also some personal fingerprints in words and images.
Bozen Brass presents new PROGRAM
«Sendepause» (Pausa)
Robert Neumair, arrangements, trumpet, accordion, percussion
Anton Ludwig Wilhalm, trumpet
Norbert Fink, french horn
Martin Psaier,trombone
Anton Pichler, tuba
Different music styles and unusual sounds.
From rinascental music to french chansons,
from classical music to alpine folksongs,
music from film and musical,
Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Buble, Sting and country music.
