
For more than 30 years we have been producing mouthpieces for brass
instruments. Personal contact and intensive exchange of experience
with famous musicians over a very long time have contributed to high
quality mouthpieces that "set the tone".
The
secret of the Wiener Klangstil (the sound of Viennese instruments)
which makes our orchestras highly popular all over the world has its
roots in traditional Viennese craft. The mentality of the Viennese
people is reflected in the art of instrument-making as it is represented
in sound and playing technique. Manufacture, job-sharing and mass
production however, thrusted small producers into the background.
Thus the small instrument-makers with their creative power disappeared
and the mouthpiece turned into an accessory..
However,
great developments of today's international music business have created
an increasing demand for high-quality instruments. Friendship and
co-operation with famous instrument-makers from Austria and abroad
were very successful and produced important innovations. Referring
to the development of mouthpieces, the module system represents my
personal masterpiece so far. A wide range of different back bore satisfy
the musician's wishes in terms of sound, intonation and ease of play..
Because
of the compatibility within a range of products, the mouthpiece
is an all-round instrument. When playing in the concert hall, when
giving lessons or when playing traditional Austrian music, there
is always a fitting module from which the musician gains joy and
confidence during his performance.
Musicians
have always liked the personal service that I offer. During the
meeting we can discuss problems and special wishes easily and by
producing various alternative mouthpieces tendencies are shown.
There is no brass musician leaving my studio unsatisfied. Satisfied
customers are a sound basis for flourishing craft and careful craftsmen
are the best guarantee of successfully handing down art and culture.
Karl
Breslmair März 2002
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