Strings & Brass combines classic virtuosity with merciless groove, challenging compositions with colorful improvisations and absolute perfection with the innate musicality of folk music. The four musicians Florian Willeitner, Johannes Dickbauer, Matthias Bartolomey und Georg Breinschmid are tied beyond their classical training by the urge to discover new worlds. The string quartet with double bass without viola develops a totally distinct musical language ranging from jazz to pop and folk to blues. Strings & Bass - four exceptional musicians, everyone of them successful composers and artist who are spurring each other in this exciting formation. Florian Willeitner is a violinist, composer and arranger who has received numerous awards. Johannes Dickbauer is known for the breadth of his artistic range. Matthias Bartolomey plays in the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera as well as teh Vienna Philharmonic. Georg Breinschmid is one of the leading Austrian jazz musicians on the international stage.