Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information
| Birthdate | 21. April 1966 |
| Birthplace | Heilbronn am Neckar |
| Marital status | married |
| Citizenship | Germany |
| Abitur | 1985 Friedrichshafen (Lake Constance) |
Education |
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| 1992-1994 | Post-graduate studies in orchestral conducting (Prof. P. Baberkoff und Prof. U. Furrer) and haprsichord (Prof. R. Hill) University of Music in Freiburg im Breisgau |
| 1990-1992 | Conducting studies with Professors W. Böttcher, E. Körner, H. Stein, R. Weikert University of Music in Basel and Bern |
| 1988-1990 | Musicology study Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich |
| 1986-1990 | Organ performance with Prof. Franz Lehrndorfer Hochschule für Musik und Theater München |
| 1985-1990 | Catholic Church Music A-Exam; Choral Conducting M. Frey, R. Kreile; Conducting, H.M. Schneidt Hochschule für Musik und Theater München |
| Instruments studied | Violin, Viola, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord | Engagements |
| Seit 2021 | University of Music and Dance in Cologne Instructor of conducting and musical coaching |
| Okt./Nov. 2010 | Landestheater Coburg Musical director „Eine Nacht in Venedig“ |
| 2009-2021 | State University of Music in Trossingen Lecturer, Vocal coaching |
| 2007-present | Theater Ulm Assistant Conductor and Head of Musical Preparation |
| 2004-2014 | „Wuerttemberg-Allgäu Regional Symphony Orchestra“ Conductor |
| 2002-2007 | Theater Augsburg Assistant Conductor , Assistant to the GMD and solo coach |
| Sept. - Okt. 2002 | Theater Biel/Bienne, Switzerland Guest coach „Les Contes d’Hoffmann“ |
| 1999-2002 | Musikwerkstatt Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland Musical assistant; summer institute for musical theater, lieder and concerti |
| 1998-2002 | Theater Augsburg Solo coach with conducting responsibilities, 2000-2007 substitute Head of Musical Preparation |
| 1995-1998 | Vogtland-Theater Plauen Solo coach with conducting responsibilities |
| 1992-1994 | Conservatoire National de Strasbourg, France Solo coach and conductor |
Other Activities |
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| 1988-1996 | Wasserburger Sommerkonzerte, Artistic Director |
| 1988-1996 | Capella Conserta München, Director |
| 1991-1993 | Capella Cantorum Basiliensis, Director (Individual and ensemble work with young professional singers and voice students) |
| 1991-1995 | Kammerorchesters der Basler Chemie, Director |
| 1989-1990 | Markuskirche München Assistant Choral Conductor, Organist and Coach |
| 1989 | Founded the piano/recorder concert duo with N. Tarasov | Composition |
| Music Theory Study | 1990-1992 Prof. R. Kelterborn, Konservatorium Basel |
| 1985-1990 Prof. R. Helmschrott, Prof. N. Schneider, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München |
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| Compositions | Chamber opera „Der Tor und der Tod“ (2002) from texts of H. v. Hofmannsthal (7 singers, 1 actor, chorus and chamber orchestra) |
| Sacred motets | |
Arias with orchestra accompaniment |
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| 2 large song cycles | |
| Various songs set to German and French texts | |
| Chamber music | |
| Organ music | |
| Orchestral arrangements |
Gioacchino Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle |
| Antonin Dvorak Biblische Lieder |
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Master Classes |
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| Conductors | W. Schmid, S. Celibidache, W. Hügler, M. Pommer, P. Boulez, M. Boder, M. Honeck, H. Urbanek, M. Behrmann |
| Performance practice | H. Arman, B. Dickey, N. Harnoncourt, J. Savall, T. Hengelbrock, P. Herreweghe, J. Mertin, J. Cristensen |
| Choral conducting | H. Max, G. Erikson, M. Behrmann (among others) |
| Piano accompaniment | N. Shetler |
| Organ | M. Radulescu, J.C. Zehnder, E. Kooimann, T. Koopman, H. Vogel, L. Lohmann, L. Tagliavini |
| Improvisation | F. Lehrndorfer, R. G. Frieberger |
| Harpsichord | L. Russel, T. Koopman |
| Continuo | M. Behringer, H. Tachezi, J. Christensen | Recordings |
| 1998 | CD “Leggiero” recorder/piano with N. Tarasov |
| 1997 | CD “Cantabile” recorder/pianoforte with N. Tarasov |
| 1996 | Gioacchino Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle own arrangement for chamber orchestra CD recorded by the SWR |
| 1991-1996 | Live concert broadcasts by various radio stations: SDR, SWR, BR, ORF and Radio Strasbourg | Awards |
| 1990-1992 | Felix Porsch Foundation (Munich) Scholarship |
| 1989 | City of Friedrichshafen (Lake Constance) Culture Sponsorship |
