Klaus Häger

Prof. Klaus Häger is a baritone and professor of singing at the Rostock University of Music and Drama. He concurrently serves as a visiting professor at the Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin since the 2022/23 winter semester. His artistic career spans renowned opera houses and festivals, including collaborations with conductors like Daniel Barenboim and Zubin Mehta. Specialized in Bach’s works and Mozart operas, he emphasizes performance practice and art song interpretation.

Education:

• Trained in Cologne and Freiburg under Prof. Franz Müller-Heuser and Prof. Ingeborg Most
• Masterclasses with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Sena Jurinac, and others

Artistic Focus: Central to his work are the monumental compositions of J.S. Bach and Mozart operas, alongside a commitment to historically informed performance practices. His repertoire spans classical and baroque eras, with a particular emphasis on vocal precision and dramatic expression.

Performance History: Guest appearances at Berlin’s Deutsche Oper, Munich, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Carnegie Hall. Notable festival participations include Salzburg and Bayreuth Festivals.

Teaching & Mentorship: Shares expertise through masterclasses globally and mentors students at Rostock. His pedagogical approach integrates technical mastery with artistic interpretation.