Christoph Strehl

Christoph Strehl is a Professor of Singing at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, specializing in vocal studies and opera training since 2013. A renowned tenor, he has performed internationally with major opera houses and orchestras, collaborating with conductors like Claudio Abbado and directors including Claus Guth. His career spans key roles in Mozart operas (Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, Tamino in The Magic Flute), Beethoven's Fidelio, and Schubert's Fierabras. He has recorded extensively for labels like Deutsche Grammophon and EMI, with notable albums including Die Zauberflöte (2007) and Das Paradies und die Peri (2008). His teaching emphasizes creative process integration and vocal technique, supported by masterclasses with luminaries such as Axel Bauni and Norman Shetler.

Education: Studied at Folkwang University (Essen) with Soto Papulkas and privately with Silvana Bazzoni-Bartoli in Zurich. Professional milestones include a 9-year tenure at Zurich Opera House (2002-2011) and Salzburg Festival debuts in 2003 and 2019. Active in recitals with pianists like Helmut Deutsch and Pauliina Tukiainen.