About Morphing Chamber Orchestra

Photo: ©Stefan Panfili

We blend diverse styles and ideas to craft something entirely new. This creative fusion has been our focus for nearly two decades.

Based in Vienna, Austria, we are a chamber orchestra dedicated to offering unique musical experiences. Whether performing for classical audiences or jazz enthusiasts, we pour our heart and soul into every performance. Our mission is to share our artistic vision through innovative live shows and meticulously produced recordings. Many of MCO’s recordings have earned award nominations, and our debut album received an award. We’ve had the privilege of exclusive performance opportunities and have accumulated millions of streams, with some of our videos and tracks becoming fan favorites.

At Morphing Chamber Orchestra, we are deeply committed to addressing climate change. We believe in the power of music to communicate the urgency of the climate crisis, using our art to inspire action and raise awareness. The time to act is now. A metalmorlphosis in the making. At Morphing Chamber Orchestra, we blend musical styles, merging the old with the new. Whether capturing the purity of Arvo Pärt's sound, adding a jazz twist to Gershwin, or finding the perfect balance in Mozart, our performances are a dynamic fusion of tradition and innovation. In 2023, MCO received four prestigious nominations for the OPUS Klassik Award for our album *Stabat Mater*, featuring works by Arvo Pärt. Nominations included "Orchestra of the Year" and "Opera Recording of the Year," while Tomasz Wabnic was nominated for "Conductor of the Year" and Andreas Scholl for "Vocalist of the Year." Additionally, we were nominated for the Audience Award at the EDISON Dutch Annual Music Awards in 2023.

Founded in 2006 by artistic director Tomasz Wabnic, a violinist, violist, and arranger, Morphing Chamber Orchestra is rooted in the philosophy of ensemble playing. Our members are young, diverse, and award-winning artists from across the globe, having honed their craft in Vienna, the heart of classical music. We are now ready to explore a wide range of musical genres, from instrumental works and opera to pop, film scores, baroque, world music, and live strings blended with electronic elements.

MCO has had the privilege of performing at prestigious venues such as the Metropolitan Opera, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, and the World Economic Forum, and collaborating with renowned artists including opera stars Aleksandra Kurzak, Roberto Alagna, and Andreas Scholl, jazz legend Bobby McFerrin, composer Arvo Pärt, jazz pianist Makoto Ozone, oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros, singer-songwriter Noa, and vocalist Timna Brauer. Our performances have been broadcast on PBS TV, ORF, TVP Kultura, ARTE TV, MEZZO TV, and radio networks such as OE1, radio klassik Stephansdom, Radio Classique France, and Polish Radio 2.

Recent projects include *Mystical Morphing* with Andreas Scholl and *Mozart Impressions* with the Mateo Pospieszalski Jazz Band. In 2025, we will hold a residency at Vienna's Theatermuseum for *Morphing x Johann Strauss Sohn*. We're also excited to perform at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, collaborating with artists like Jeremy Dutscher, Danielle de Niese, and Ane Brun, alongside pianist Tim Allhoff, with whom we recorded in 2023.

MCO performs internationally, regularly touring across three continents and visiting audiences in Brazil, Japan, and South Korea, as well as in cities like Paris, Krakow, and Switzerland.

Photo: ©Johannes Ifkovits