Muthspiel, Wolfgang#
Muthspiel, Wolfgang, b. Judenburg (Styria), March 2, 1965, musician, composer; brother of Christian Muthspiel. Studied guitar (classical and jazz) at the Musikhochschule (now University of Music and Dramatic Arts) in Graz; 1986-1989 studied in the USA. Played in the Gary Burton Quartet for two years; established several bands of his own (e.g. with his brother); 1998 solo performances in the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London and in the Vienna State Opera. 2000 established his own recording label, Material Records. Numerous recordings; Hans Koller Prize 1997.
Works#
Flexible Sky, 1996 (string quartet, guitar); Die Wasserfaelle von Slunj, 1997 (saxophone, ensemble); Stretch, 1997 (electric guitar, tape).