Alexander Vitlin

Alexander Vitlin is a Lecturer for Accompaniment at the Department of Keyboard Instruments, Mozarteum University (since autumn 2024). He holds a dual specialization in conducting and piano performance, with a prestigious career spanning opera houses, international concert stages, and academic institutions.

• Affiliations:
• Mozarteum University Salzburg (Current)
• Hanns Eisler School of Music, Berlin (Professor, 1994–?)
• Komische Oper Berlin (Solo Repetiteur, until 1995)
• Rubin Music Academy, Jerusalem (Faculty, 1990–1992)

Key Roles: Kapellmeister at Staatsoper Berlin (since 2009), Collaborator with Daniel Barenboim at Salzburg Festival, Berlin State Opera, and Teatro alla Scala Milan. His conducting engagements include 'Moses and Aron' and 'Boris Godunov' at Staatsoper Unter den Linden (2004 onward).

Artistic Achievements: Renowned for performances in France, Spain, Austria, Italy, USA, China, Japan, and across Germany. Celebrated for opera/ballet leadership and piano mastery, with a focus on classical and operatic repertoire.

Awards:

• 1977 All-Russian Piano Competition Winner

Education: Leningrad Conservatory (St. Petersburg College of Music), specializing in piano and conducting.