Bernhard Schimpelsberger composes genre - defying music that features a unique palette of percussion instruments from all around the world.
Bernhard grew up in Austria, deeply rooted in Jazz and Western classical music, but it was his studies in India that shaped his innovative approach to rhythm and music.
Inspired by his countless travels, he explores rhythm as a universal language which allows him to combine sounds from India, Europe, Cuba or Africa.
He has composed music for orchestras, art installations and several contemporary dance shows.
His unique approach to rhythm creates cinematic textures that are in high by artists across many genres. His previous collaborators are  Anoushka Shankar (sitar), Akram Khan (Tanz) or Gwilym Simcock (Piano).


​Here is what the Press says:

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"one of the most technically gifted and tasteful players 
we have seen in a long time"
DRUMMER MAGAZINE UK

  "substance, excitement and rigour"
THE INDEPENDENT

"pure dynamism" 
PULSE

"he plays the drumkit in a style true to that of a tabla virtuoso"
CONFLUENCE

Press Features

Mike Dolbears drumsite interviewed Bernhard.
read the full interview here

Drummer Magazine UK knocked on Bernhards door to find out more about his musical journey.
Read the full interview here.