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Alexander Chernyshkov is a composer, performer and improviser. He is actively experimenting with the construction of unique new instruments that have a purely acoustic and mechanical origin. His main focus is on the composition and practice of performative music theatre, which is based on the interdisciplinarity between methods and genres and is called Error Theatre. His works are performed and programmed by ensembles such as musikFabrik, Nikel, Nadar, PHACE and festivals such as Wien Modern, Gaudeamus, Biennale di Venezia, Steirischer Herbst, Gergiev Festival, Bludenzer Musiktage, Hamburger Staatsoper, Elektrotheater Stanislavsky, Musiktheatertage Wien. He is a fellow of the "Akademie Musiktheater Heute" and winner of the NOperas! 2020.

The Burgenlander Franz Hautzinger is one of the most prominent experimental musicians on the Austrian scene, who has worked with many big names of the international avant-garde, from Elliott Sharp and John Cale to Christian Fennesz and Keiji Haino. Hautzinger has developed his quarter-tone trumpet into a completely new means of expression, from which he elicits bizarre sounds and noises. Hautzinger is known for his innovative use of electronics and effects with the trumpet. In his solo performances, he creates the most adventurous soundscapes that sound more like electronic music than trumpet and are full of interesting sounds. Franz Hautzinger has received various awards and scholarships for his musical work. He is regarded as one of the most innovative contemporary trumpet players and sound researchers on the Austrian music scene. In addition to his career as a musician, Hautzinger is also active in teaching and teaches at various music institutions.