Trumpet between Classical and Jazz

Portrait session in Vienna with Lorenz Raab, supported by makeup artist Angelika Oswald — featuring both classic portraits and editorial looks.

Lorenz Raab, born 1975 in Linz, is a highly versatile Austrian trumpeter who bridges classical, jazz, avant-garde and crossover. Since September 2003 he holds the position of solo trumpet at the Volksoper Wien, and he has been a member of Pro Brass since 1999. His studies took him from the University of Music in Vienna to the Trumpet Academy Bremen and the Mozarteum Salzburg.

Raab is also active as a composer and bandleader (notably with his :xy band) and explores in numerous projects the fusion of acoustic instruments with electronic textures.

In this shoot, I aimed to capture the duality of Lorenz's artistry — his grounded professionalism and his adventurous musical spirit. The editorial frames bring out his persona in dramatic lighting, while the portraits highlight the more intimate side of the artist. Angelika's styling added the finishing touch, helping to shape a coherent visual narrative in every shot.