Wilfried Brandstötter was born in Salzburg in 1970 and studied bass tuba performance at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna with Prof. Schafferer.
Since 1992
Founding member of the ensemble Mnozil Brass; circa 100 performances per year worldwide, projects for the Salzburg Festival and the RuhrTriennale, among others.
1995-2000
Tubist of Klangforum, Vienna
1998-1999
Theater an der Josefstadt
Contract for Der Verschwender
1999-2009
Wiener Burgtheater
Contracts for Pünktchen und Anton, Der Färber und sein Zwillingsbruder, Heimatlos, Der Wald, Die Brüder Karamasov, amongst others, as well as sound recordings for various productions, e.g., Hamlet
2000-2004
Solo tubist in the Tonkünstler Orchester, LowerAustria
Since 1997
Numerous workshops and advanced training courses per year for ensemble playing and individual lessons, as well as advanced training courses in Europe, America, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia Lecturing engagements for institutions including:
Sauerlandherbst (Germany), Festival Xong (Italy), Upper Austrian Music School Association; Upper Austrian Wind Music Association; Music Conservatory of the City of Vienna; Mozarteum, Salzburg; and the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna Since 2004
University teacher for bass tuba at the Anton Bruckner Private University, Linz
1992-2012
Management of the ensemble Mnozil Brass
2002-2005
Management of the jazz ensemble Gansch and Roses
Since 2003
Conception and organization of various music events such as Schrammelpicknick in the Vienna Burggarten and Advent in Vienna, Karlskirche
Since 09/2017
Dean of Artistic Studies, Anton Bruckner Private University, Linz