Fritz Mayr

Austrian Ambient Music Composer and Accordionist

Fritz Mayr is an Austrian composer and musician known for his work with traditional instruments, particularly the Jew's harp (also known as the mouth harp or maultrommel). His contributions to folk and classical music have included both performances and compositions that often blend these genres. Mayr has been involved in various projects and collaborations that aim to bring the unique sound of the Jew's harp to a wider audience. His expertise with this instrument has led him to explore its potential within different musical contexts, including concertos where the Jew's harp is featured as a solo instrument accompanied by other classical instruments such as the mandora, which is a type of lute.