"Sophia Goidinger-Koch (1987) lives in Vienna and works as a freelance musician in contemporary and improvised music.

Ms. Goidinger-Koch is violinist and violist of Studio Dan. She is also cofounder of strings&noise (with Maiken Beer) and Hedda (with Klaus Haidl). She is a frequent guest with many other ensembles and orchestras including Klangforum Wien, Ensemble Schallfeld and Ensemble Phace.
 She has had the opportunity to work with musicians and composers including Vinko Globokar, Michel Doneda, Elliott Sharp, Gunter Schneider, Burkhard Stangl, Renald Deppe, Frank Gratkowski, Clemens Wenger, Maja Osojnik, and Daniel Riegler; and she has attended masterclasses and workshops with Christian Wolff, Pierluigi Billone, Francesco Filidei, Georg Friedrich Haas, Ernst Kovacic as well as with Klangforum Wien.

Ms. Goidinger-Koch has played numerous concerts in Austria and abroad. Highlights have included the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Vienna Musikverein, Porgy&Bess, Wiener Festwochen, Salzburger Festspiele, Kampnagel Hamburg, Zappanale Bad Doberan, and EXPO Mailand (2015).

She studied violin and viola at the Mozarteum Innsbruck with Christos Kanettis, at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna with Univ.-Prof. Thomas Fheodoroff. 2015 she graduated with honors from "Performance Practice in Contemporary Music" with Klangforum Vienna at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz."

"Maiken Beer, born in 1977 in Vienna, is a freelance cellist for classical, contemporary, and improvised music. She is the founder of the duo "celloduoburghardbeer" and a member of the Black Page Orchestra. She has also worked with, among many others, Clemens Wenger, Matthias Kranebitter, Julia Purgina, Mirela Ivičević, the JazzWerkstatt Vienna, Neue Oper Wien, snim, Ensemble szene instrumental, Janus Ensemble, and Ensemble Reconsil."

Philipp Kienberger-doublebass

"Born and raised in Carinthia, Austria, Philipp currently lives and works in Vienna. As a bass player (electric and double bass) he is active in different genres of music. In his past projects he has been involved in progressive metal and rock music, hip-hop, free improvisation, jazz, and contemporary music. As a composer he is always searching for new sound structures, the unconventional and progressive, ideas that cross interdisciplinary and cultural boundaries.

Since 2015 he has been a member of the Viennese society FREIFELD, whose aim it is to support the progressive music scene in Vienna and on whose label FREIFELD TONTRAEGER he has released all of his music to date."

"Doris Nicoletti was born in Graz and received her first music lessons at the conservatory in her hometown. After graduating from high school, she moved to the J.M.Hauer Conservatory in Wiener Neustadt and at the same time completed a degree in sociology at the University of Vienna. In 2005 she continued her flute studies with Barbara Gisler-Haase at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Other important teachers included Eva Furrer (Klangforum Wien), Philippe Bernold (CNSMD Lyon) and Chiara Tonelli (Mahler Chamber Orchestra).

After receiving her concert diploma with distinction, she received the Federal Chancellery's starting grant for music and performing arts, which supported her committed collaboration with the young composer scene and the innovative musical projects that resulted from it. In the years that followed, she managed to be accepted three times with different formations into the NASOM (The New Austrian Sound of Music) funding program of the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs (BMEIA).

In addition to the PHACE ensemble, she is currently a member of Studio Dan (www.studiodan.at), the Synesthetic Octet (www.synestheticoctet.com) and the Ensemble of the Lucerne Festival Alumni. As a guest musician at the Klangforum and the RSO Vienna, as well as with various chamber music formations, she has performed at important festivals such as the Salzburg Festival, the Lucerne Festival, the Vienna Festival, the Munich Opera Festival, the Ruhrtriennale, Wien Modern, the Steirischer Herbst, as well as at the Lincoln Center New York, the Berlin Philharmonie, the Muziekgebouw Amsterdam and the Vienna Konzerthaus.

From 2014-2020 she was also a lecturer for flute at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna."

"Born 1980 in Lower Austria; study at the 'Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst' in Vienna. 2001, 2006 and 2009 Hans Koller Prize, 2013 Harry Pepl Prize. 2004 So-founder of the 'JazzWerkstatt Wien', since 2009 - teacher of saxophone and ensemble/live performance at the VMI-Vienna Music Institute, various workshops (Jazzseminar Schönbach, Musikforum Viktring).

International concerts and collaboration with Harry Pepl, Bumi Fian, Herbert Joos, Steven Bernstein, Eddie Henderson, Joe Zawinul, Michael Mantler, Kirk Lightsey, Jerry Gonzalez, Oliver Lake, Sunny Murray, Uri Caine, Elliott Sharp, Max Nagl, Wolfgang Reisinger, Andy Manndorff, Thomas Gansch, Georg Breinschmid, Peter Herbert, Wolfgang Mitterer, Franz Hautzinger, Armin Pokorn, Michel Godard, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Denis Colin.

(...) His characteristic sound, his energetic virtuosity on his instruments and his stylistic diversity as a frontman or sideman constantly impress his audience (...) - Jury of the Hans Koller Prize.

Album releases (Selection): Harry Pepl & Salesny/Bayer/Frosch/Heginger, Salesny/Schabata/Preuschl/Joos 'Live', Clemens Salesny Electric Band 'Live At JazzWerkstatt', Salesny/Schabata/Preuschl + Herbert Joos, Clemens Salesny/Clemens Wenger 'Die wilden Jahre', Clemens Salesny/Bumi Fian Quintett 'Always Blue', Die Strottern & JazzWerkstatt Wien 'Wo fangts an', Synesthetic Octet 'Rastlos', Michael Mantler 'The Jazz Composer´s Orchestra Update', Max Nagl Ensemble 'Live At Porgy & Bess Vienna', Studio Dan 'Dekadenz'.

In main study lessons, beside the work on sound, embouchure and technique, we focus on the different aspects of improvisation (changes, free, modal etc.) and (saxophone, clarinet) styles. The focus in the ensemble is on improvisation and the relationship between conventional repertoires and contemporary playing concepts. (Clemens Salesny)"

"Dominik Fuss (B.A. B.A.) is a trumpet player & composer from Vienna, Austria.

Born into a musical family, aged 7 he found out that he wants to be a trumpet player, after investing his lunch money for a whole school camp week, into a 10 CD-collection of Louis Armstrong.

PictureHe studied in several universities (Vienna, Cologne, Graz...) and graduated with honors in jazz- trumpet & classical trumpet (-education).

After his graduation he won the first prize for trumpet at the International Jazzsolist-Award "MasterJam Fest" in Odessa Ukraine, alongside other prize winners like Joey Alexander (US), Yissy Garcia (Cuba) & others.

In the recent years he played around the globe, released his europewide acclaimed debut-Album "Ethology" (2016/ Dominik Fuss' Rumpus) and initiated and leaded large ensembles like the Spittelberg JazzOrchestra, an young all-star big band playing new vienesse composers and their music.

A bit later he started the family band Affair Dreyfuss (Affäre Dreyfuss): a band containing three members of one family (fuss), playing originals and arrangements from the bop-era and beyond. They released the album "In Good Company" last year (2018) in june.

His newest project is the Duo Fuss/Leichtfried. Together they explore the borders between jazz tradition, classical and modern music, and played already all around the world together: Vietnam, Malaysia, Tunisia & Montenegro."

"Daniel Riegler Ð Trombone, Composition. Born in 1977, Graz, Austria.

Works as a freelance trombonist, composer, ensemble director and producer of improvised, contemporary and jazz-related music. As a trombonist he regularly performs with the Klangforum Wien, as a composer and ensemble leader, he received commissions from renowned ensembles and institutions (21er Haus Wien, ensemble fŸr neue musik zŸrich, NDR Big Band, Jazz Festival Saalfelden É).

He co-founded the JazzWerkstatt Wien and works intensely as the artistic director of the self founded chamber ensemble Studio Dan. He has received numerous grants and awards (Staatsstipendium fŸr Komposition 2015, Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik/Bestenliste 02/2010,É)

Furthermore, he works/ed, among others with Elliott Sharp, Vinko Globokar, Michel Doneda, Friedrich Cerha and the ensemble Òdie reiheÓ.

He lives with cellist Maiken Beer and his two children in Vienna.

"Born in 1982 in Zams, Tyrol, jazz piano study at 'Tiroler Landeskonservatorium', jazz piano study at 'Gustav-Mahler-Konservatorium' in Vienna under Paul Urbanek, Masterclasses with Jacky Terrasson, Rob McConnel, Bobby McFerrin and Lee Harper. Since 2009 teacher for piano and Ensemble/Live Performance as well as Music Theory, since 2014 Head of Keyboard Instruments at the VMI-Vienna Music Institute.

Collaboration with Billy Cobham, Jeff Richman, Joel Taylor, Wolfgang Puschnig, Ulrich Drechsler, Lorenz Raab, Zipflo Weinrich, Gerd Hermann Ortler (GHO Orchestra), Wolfgang Mitterer Herbert Pirker, Matthias Pichler, Andreas Pichler, Florian Bramböck, Herwig Gradischnig, Sebastian Gille, Stephen Menotti, Paul Hübner, Merke Kazokoglu, Peter Rom, Clemens Salesny, Lukas König, Nicolas Letman-Burtinovic, Flip Philipp, JazzWerstatt Wien, Studio Dan and more.

Activities 2015/16:

- Concerts with the band 'Cafe Drechsler'

- Concerts with the 'Ulrich Drechsler Trio'

- Concerts with 'Sugar Daisy´s Hot Club'

- Oper 'Schneewittchen' (Snow White) by Wolfgang Mitterer

- Europe tour with the band 'Studio Dan'

- Diverse album appearances and radio recordings with 'Studio Dan', Barry Good', Duo Mayr/Tiefenbacher, Wolfgang Mitterer...

Press:

- Michael Tiefenbacher, an exceptional pianist from Tyrol. A name that one should take note of. (Andreas Felber, Ö1)

- Very beautiful sound. Very creative. (Shai Maestro - Pianist at the 'Avishai Cohen Trio')

- I think he´s the only kexboardist to ever do a whole chorus of 5's in 8th note groupings in 7/8 and keep it together! Thats´s some drummer shit! (Joel Taylor - drums at Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, Robben Ford...)

It is very important for me to communicate an intuitive approach to music. This means knowing and having a command of your instrument, developing your ear as well as possible, and keep training your musical imagination. (Michael Tiefenbacher)"

"Born 1981 in Tulln, Lower Austria, studied Jazz-Drums at the "Konservatorium Wien" University

Performances In Austria: among others Szene Wien, WUK, Porgy&Bess, Jazz Fest Wien, Klezmore Festival Wien, Glatt & Verkehrt Krems, Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Kaleidophon Ullrichsberg, Artacts Festival, Unlimited Wels, Popfest ViennaIn Germany: among others Moers Festival, "Frischzelle" Cologne, Triennale Cologne, tff Rudolstadt, Enjoy Jazz Festival Mannheim, Philharmonic Hall Hamburg, Beethoven Festival BonnRest of the World: Italy, Luxemburg, Rumania, Switzerland, Serbia, Slowenia, Hungary and the USA.

Recordings and Shows for various TV and radio stations (among others ORF, WDR)

Records with the Klezmer-Band Nifty's ("Takeshi Express","Naftularasa"), /w Maja Osojnik Band ("Crne Vode"), /w Hannes Löschel Stadtkapelle ("Herz.Bruch.Stück","Im Wirtshaus"), w/ Exit Eden feat. Phil Minton ("Songs of Innocence"), w/ the Low Frequency Orchestra ("S", "Das Spiel vom Kommen und Gehen", LFO & Wolfgang Mitterer "MOLE"), the viennese duo "Die Strottern" and many more

Numerous Theatre Projects For Kids /w Ensemble TeTeTe ("Theresas Traum", "Gregors Garten", "Antonioni Antonini und die größte Schau der Welt", "Bienenkino"), /w Lukas Thöni ("Draußen bei den Farben"), /w Karin Steinbrugger ("Es gibt so Tage")

Dance and Performance Productions w/ Dominik Grünbühel and Luke Baio: "Dudes II", "Shoot Me", "Good Cop/Bad Cop Cycle" and "De-Il-Lusion"; w/ Hannes Löschel and Rose Preuss: "Paradise Lost: Exit Eden", w/ Karin Steinbrugger ("Es gibt so Tage"), w Lukas Thöni ("Draußen bei den Farben")

Accompanying Musician at the institute of Contemporary Dance Education at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna: university professorship since September 2015

Collaborations among others w/ David Helbock, Katharina Klement, Phil Minton, Wolfgang Mitterer, Hannes Löschel, Max Nagl, Burkhard Stangl, Maja Osojnik, Christian Reiner, Daniel Riegler, Fabian Rucker, Clemens Salesny, Jorge Sanchez-Chiong, Bernd Satzinger, Achim Tang, Clayton Thomas, Lukas Thöni, Andreas Waelti, Clemens Wenger, Studio Dan, Jazzwerkstatt Wien, Low Frequency Orchestra, Maohl's Gift and many more."

"Anthony Coleman (born August 30, 1955) is an avant-garde jazz pianist. During the 1980s and 1990s he worked with John Zorn on Cobra, Kristallnacht, The Big Gundown, Archery, and Spillane and helped push modern Jewish music into the 21st century.

At the age of thirteen, Coleman started studying piano with Jaki Byard. At the New England Conservatory of Music he studied with George Russell, Donald Martino and Malcolm Peyton.

Coleman's collaborators over the years have included guitarist Elliott Sharp, trumpeter Dave Douglas, accordion player Guy Klucevsek, composer David Shea, former Captain Beefheart bandmember Gary Lucas, classical and klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer, guitarist Marc Ribot, bassist Greg Cohen, drummer Joey Baron and saxophonist Roy Nathanson.

Coleman's compositions and solo work reflect his interest in his Jewish background. His groups Sephardic Tinge and Selfhaters in the 1990s explored both the lively, rich and exuberant musical legacy as well as darkly described the lamentation of a minority culture in Diaspora. Sephardic Tinge toured extensively, especially throughout Europe, in the 1990s and the early 2000s.

Coleman's Disco by Night is a work inspired by his visit to his family's homeland of Yugoslavia and was his first major solo record released by Japan's Avant Records in 1992. Shmutsige Magnaten, in which he played the songs of Yiddish folk composer Mordechai Gebirtig, a victim of the Holocaust was also released by Tzadik Records in 2006. It was recorded live at midnight in the oldest synagogue of Kraków, Poland, a few steps away from Gebirtig's birthplace during the annual Kraków Jewish Music Festival in 2005.

His duo albums, The Coming Great Millenium, Lobster & Friend, and I Could've Been a Drum with Roy Nathanson, mostly explore the fun, frivolous and joyous alongside the nostalgic hearts and minds of Jews in modern and old America. These recordings typify Coleman's "free" playing style as well as his multi-instrumental capabilities with him also operating samplers, trombones, percussion as well as piano and voice. Coleman and Nathanson have performed all over the U.S. and Europe.

Coleman is also an accomplished composer with many works being commissioned by numerous ensembles including the 2006 work Pushy Blueness which was released on Tzadik.

His work includes Damaged by Sunlight, issued on DVD in France by La Huit, the album Freakish: Anthony Coleman plays Jelly Roll Morton (Tzadik); a monthlong residency in Venice as a guest of Venetian Heritage, a commission for the Parisian Ensemble Erik Satie: Echoes From Elsewhere; tours of Japan and Europe with guitarist Marc Ribot's band Los Cubanos Postizos; a lecture/performance as part of the symposium "Anton Webern und das Komponieren im 20 Jahrhundert" (Neue Perspektiven, Basel, Switzerland) and a commission from the String Orchestra of Brooklyn (Empfindsamer).

He has been on the faculty of the New England Conservatory of Music since 2005 and Mannes College New School for Music since 2012. His album The End of Summer features his NEC Ensemble Survivors Breakfast.

Coleman has degrees in composition from the New England Conservatory of Music and the Yale School of Music and attended Mauricio Kagel's seminar at Centre Acanthes in Aix-en-Provence, France. He has received grants and residencies from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Djerassi Colony, the Civitella Ranieri Center, the Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg Kulturbehörde and the Yellow Springs Arts Center. He spent the spring semester of 2003 teaching theory and composition at Bennington College in Vermont. In 2004 he was the subject of a three-day festival, Abstract Adventures, in Brussels, Belgium.

Coleman writes articles for All About Jazz and Bomb magazine and was a contributor to John Zorn's essay collection Arcana: Musicians on Music in 2000.

In the mid 1990s, Coleman appeared in Sabbath in Paradise, Claudia Heuermann's documentary about Jewish music in the avant-garde downtown scene in New York, A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky, Heuermann's documentary about John Zorn, and Following Eden. In 2005 Coleman was interviewed for the Marc Ribot documentary The Lost String, directed by Anais Prosaic."