The album title, 'Why not?', refers to the unusual pairing of tuba and harp, an instrumental combination the performers acknowledge as seemingly incompatible.
Composition History
The duo's collaboration began after a humorous incident at a competition where Andreas Mildner (harp) was trying to concentrate while Andreas Martin Hofmeir (tuba) was eating a kebab in the same preparation room.
Performer Biography
Andreas Martin Hofmeir, the tuba player, is also a cabaret performer, having written and performed in eleven programs.
Performer Biography
Andreas Martin Hofmeir, the tuba player, was the first tuba player ever to win the prestigious Deutscher Musikwettbewerb in 2005.
Performer Biography
Andreas Mildner, the harpist, is the solo harpist with the Bremer Philharmoniker since 2011.
Performer Biography
Andreas Martin Hofmeir and Andreas Mildner formed the world's first Tuba Harp Duo.
Interpretation
The performers, Andreas Martin Hofmeir (tuba) and Andreas Mildner (harp), aim to inspire and entertain concertgoers and visit local football stadiums.
