Vienna-based orchestra "Akademische Bläserphilharmonie Wien" and its conductor Andreas Simbeni aim to perform high-quality, remarkable original compositions for symphonic wind orchestra. It regularly performs in Vienna's renowned concert halls, i.e. the Musikverein Wien or Konzerthaus Wien. In 2019 the orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary on 15th December in the great hall of Musikverein Wien, also named the "Golden Hall" because of its opulent decor and colour scheme. At the concert the Akademische Bläserphilharmonie Wien performs David Maslanka's "Traveler", Michael Mikulka's "Concerto for Trumpet" with famous soloist Thomas Gansch, as well as Alex Poelman's Symphony No 2 "The Odyssey" with large choir.