Mnozil Brass has established its reputation as one of the world's leading brass ensembles. With over 100 concerts annually, the group has captivated audiences from the far reaches of the European continent to Israel, China, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United States with their extraordinary blend of virtuosity and theatrical humor. It's no wonder their videos have garnered millions of views on YouTube and their fans travel countless miles to hear them perform.
The group's recent North American returns have been hailed as "hilarious" and "outlandishly brave." Their shows include “Yes! Yes! Yes!”, which blends original compositions with famous classics, jazz standards, and popular hits; “Cirque,” where the musicians battle the stratagems of everyday life with music and humor, transforming the stage into a musical circus; “Gold,” showcasing their greatest hits; and their latest project, “Jubilee,” celebrating 30 years together with new works and Mnozil Brass classics. A recording of “Jubilee” was released in 2023 by Universal. As always, the repertoire is presented with the group’s characteristic humor and wit, in scenes so clever they would be worthy of Monty Python.
Mnozil Brass took its name from the Gasthaus Mnozil, a restaurant located opposite the Vienna Conservatory, where, in 1992, seven young brass musicians met and began playing together. Since then, the group has embraced a repertoire spanning all eras and styles—from folk to classical, from jazz to pop—always performed with boldness, exceptional technical virtuosity, and the typical Viennese schmäh (a subtle, hard-to-translate humor, akin to an ironic and sarcastic charm).
During the period when they were off the road from touring, **Mnozil Brass** recorded eight albums and six DVDs. They collaborated on three operetta and opera productions, and composed and recorded the music for the 2006 film *Freundschaft*. The group was nominated for the Amadeus Austrian Music Award and won the prestigious Salzburger Stier Cabaret Prize in 2006.