German Tcakulov

German Tcakulov is a Professor of Viola at Karlsruhe University of Music. Previously, he held teaching roles at Munich University of Music and Theatre (since 2021) and Hanns Eisler Academy of Music Berlin (2017-2022), where he assisted Tabea Zimmermann. He is a member of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (2018-2022) and collaborates with renowned conductors like Mariss Jansons and Daniel Barenboim. His chamber music partners include Stephan Forck and Tabea Zimmermann, performing at festivals such as Murten Classics and Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Education: Born in Vladikavkaz/Russia, he studied violin, viola, and piano in his hometown before advancing to St. Petersburg Conservatory under Prof. Vladimir Stopichev. He earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in viola at Hanns Eisler Academy Berlin under Tabea Zimmermann.

Research interests focus on viola pedagogy, orchestral performance techniques, and chamber music collaboration. His career spans international competitions (Charles Hennen, Jyväskylä) and prestigious orchestral engagements. He plays a modern French viola by Patrick Robin.