Christopher Strehl

Christoph Strehl is a Professor of Singing at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, specializing in vocal studies. Born in Lübeck, he is an internationally renowned tenor with a career spanning major opera houses and festivals globally. Since 2013, he has dedicated himself to teaching young singers. He holds a faculty position in the Department of Vocal Studies within the School of Music & Art Education.

Education: Studied at Folkwang University in Essen with Soto Papulkas, later with Silvana Bazzoni-Bartoli in Zurich. Completed masterclasses with notable mentors including Axel Bauni and Norman Shetler.

Performance Highlights: Member of Zurich Opera House ensemble (2002-2011), Salzburg Festival debut (2003), collaborations with conductors like Claudio Abbado and directors such as Claus Guth. Notable roles include Tamino in The Magic Flute, Rodolfo, Don José, and Oronte in Alcina. Extensive discography includes recordings with Deutsche Grammophon and EMI Classics.

Teaching Focus: Emphasizes historical performance practices, vocal technique, and stagecraft for classical singers. Active in promoting young talent through masterclasses and university training programs.