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“… (a) most exhilarating performance at the highest technical and artistic level…” 

(“Toccata” – July/August 2017 edition)

It takes a fair amount of courage for a trumpet consort to enter a competition whose name is more likely to address violinists. But the musicians of the Schwanthaler Trompetenconsort are definitely not lacking in courage, because otherwise they would not have been able to win the International Biber Competition with the highest-possible score and ahead of all violinists, and they certainly would not have chosen the kind of instruments they play. When this courage is combined with a good portion of academic curiosity and an irresistible enthusiasm for playing, then all of the characteristics that distinguish the Schwanthaler Trumpet Consort come together. 

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News & Reviews

“… The intradas and fanfare pieces written by Johann Gottfried Reiche and Girolamo Fantini are simple due to the limited possibilities within the harmonic series of natural instruments, but nevertheless the trumpet players from Linz achieve an impressive virtuosity and precision on their instruments. 

In the multi-movement works of the 18th century by Joseph Starzer and Mozart, even with the addition of two chalumeaux (early 18th-century clarinet instruments), it becomes more varied and harmonically demanding. It is also interesting because the four timpani are not mere tonal ornaments, but actually assume the function of basso continuo. Alex Georgiev on the timpani and the drum will be remembered for his sensitive but also incredibly effect-laden playing. The musical portrait of a historical naval battle by Ferdinand Donninger became a showpiece of Baroque trumpet playing, as did Biber’s magnificent Sonata Sancti Polycarpi à 9 as the finale. A rich festive concert at its best.”

Andreas Meixner in the Mittelbayerische Zeitung on June 5, 2017

“…Cleverly using the space, trumpeters were positioned around the hall, and up on the small rear gallery, for a wide range of courtly and more intimate chamber music. One unusual piece was the Presentation of a Musical Sea Battle by Ferdinand Donninger, here given with the spoken storyline. …”

Andrew Benson-Wilson in Early Music Reviews 2017

“…The evening was enjoyable, varied and also enlightening, with surprising creative twists and turns, on a high musical level in a carefully considered ensemble sound.”

Franz Zamazal in the Oberösterreichische Nachrichten on May 5, 2012

“… In conclusion: A likeable and highly motivated troupe of trumpeters, who use old instruments to create really good music.”

Published on May 5, 2012 in Kulturblogger.at

Selection of Concerts – Season 2022/23

27. May 2023 – Barocktage Stift Melk – “Wie man in den Wald ruft”

Selection of Past Concerts

15. August 2022 – St. Gallen, Austria – „Der Drache bläset Lermen“ (for Bariton and 11 players)

23. July 2022 – Schloss Fußgönheim – „Der Drache bläset Lermen“ (for Bariton and 11 players)

22. Maiy2022 – early music festival, Cologne – „Vom Kriegsschmetterer zu virtuosen Kaskaden“ (für 11 players)

28. January 2022 – Konzerthaus Vienna – „Singet fröhlich“ with Margherita Maria Sala – Winner of the „Cesti-Competition“ of the Festwochen Innsbruck 2020

12. May 2018 – Parish Church Taiskirchen, Austria

13. May 2018 – “Landshuter Hofmusiktage”, Landshut

21. May 2018 – Anniversary concert 40 years of  International Baroque days Convent Melk, Austria.

6. July 2018 – Riedegg Castle, Gallneukirchen, Austria

12. August 2018 – Collegiate Church Reichersberg, Austria

19. August 2018 – Parish Church St. Wolfgang, Austria

25. November 2018 – Parish Church Schwanenstadt, Austral

Gallery

STC Stairs I
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STC Stairs II
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STC Groupe I
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STC Group II ©Bernhard Bär

STC Rehearsal I
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STC Rehearsal II ©Bernhard Bär

STC Rehearsal III ©Bernhard Bär

STC Concert I ©Bernhard Bär

STC Concert II ©Franz Schöffmann

STC Detail I ©Bernhard Bär

STC Detail II ©Bernhard Bär

STC Detail III ©Bernhard Bär

Sound clips

Ferdinand Donninger: Excerpts from “Musikalische Vorstellung einer Seeschlacht”
(Live recording of the international Biber Competition St.Florian – Austria, 2011)

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber: Excerpts from the “Sonata S. Polycapri”
(Live recording from the Cologne Radio broadcasting centre, February 21, 2014)

You will soon find more sound clips under the link “Dicography”.

Videos

Excerpts from the programs L’arte della Trombetta – Vom Kriegsschmetterer zu virtuosen Kaskaden und “Trummet” ist ein herrlich Instrument…

Live recording (excerpt) of a concert with moderation in the monastery of St. Florian, Austria 2012 of F. Donningers “Aufzüge einer Seeschlacht”

Programmbeispiele

Hier finden Sie drei Programme mit Fanfaren, Aufzügen, Märschen und Sonaten für Trompetenconsort in unterschiedlichen Besetzungen.

“Musica maestosa da camera” (for 13 players)

“Trummet ist ein herrlich instrument” (for 11 players)

“Vom Kriegsschmetter zu virtuosen Kaskaden” (for 11 players)

Discography

The debut-disc of the SCWANTHALER TROMPETENCONSORT, was published in spring 2015 under the title “L’arte della trombetta” and assembles works by Biber, Donninger, Starzer, Mozart, Salieri, Weber and others.

“L’arte della trombetta” Track-list I

“L’arte della trombetta” Track-list II