Michael Krenn

Michael Krenn (born in 1986) has performed in many European countries as well as in Thailand, Japan, Russia, Chile and India. After finishing his studies at City of Vienna Conservatory in Lars Mlekusch`s saxophone studio with highest distinction, he now works both as a freelance musician, playing with prestigious orchestras and ensembles, and as a
saxophone teacher in Austria.
Michael Krenn is Professor of saxophone at Music and Arts University Vienna (MUK) and at Innsbruck Conservatory (TLK). He is member of the contemporary music ensembles PHACE and OENM based in Vienna and Salzburg.
With his group „Mobilis Saxophone Quartet“ Michael has given concerts in Austria´s major concert halls, including the Golden Hall in Musikverein Vienna and played concerts in many European countries, as well as in Japan
and Chile.
His orchestral appearances have included concerts with the major orchestras in Austria. His performances have taken him to prestigious venues around the globe. Among many prizes in national and international music competitions are
the 2012 winner of the Yamaha Music Foundation scholarship, second prize at the 2011 Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition in Bangkok, Thailand, the Bank of Austria Artist of the Year 2011 with the Mobilis Saxophone Quartet, and winner at the “Fidelio Competition” of the Vienna Conservatory in 2009/2010. He took first prize in 2009 at the Austrian music competition “Gradus ad Parnassum”, again with the Mobilis Saxophone Quartet and second prize at the International Wind Instrument competition “Intermusica” in Birkfeld, Austria, in
addition to first prize at the first International Saxophone Competition in Lodz / Poland.
He has already released eight CD recordings with his major ensembles as a soloist or chamber musician, showing a big variety of musical styles and genres.
Michael Krenn is Henri Selmer Artist and D´Addario Woodwinds Artist.