Philippe Ehinger

Philippe Ehinger serves as a Lecturer in Clarinet, Jazz & Popular Music at the Geneva School of Music (Haute École de Musique de Genève), part of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO). With extensive performance experience spanning decades, he teaches primarily in French and maintains an active schedule balancing educational responsibilities with professional performance engagements.

His professional activities reveal deep involvement with multiple musical ensembles including the Petit Orchestre de l'Est (POE), Ensemble Baroque du Léman, and various chamber groups where he performs on clarinet, bass clarinet, and historical clarinets. Mr. Ehinger's calendar shows consistent activity from 2011 through projected performances in 2026, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to both performance and music education.

His performance repertoire spans diverse musical traditions from classical to contemporary, with particular emphasis on jazz interpretation, historical performance practices, and interdisciplinary collaborations. He has participated in numerous recording projects including the "13 Pianos" project and the "Cataclysm Festival," and has performed internationally in locations including Istanbul, Berlin, and throughout Switzerland.

As an educator, Mr. Ehinger has served on juries for clarinet teacher hiring competitions at the Geneva Conservatory of Music (CMG), conducted seminars on group improvisation techniques for HEM students, and organized teacher-student concerts. His educational approach integrates traditional classical training with contemporary jazz performance practices, reflecting his diverse performance background.

He has collaborated with numerous musicians and ensembles including Raoul Traverse, Fanfare du Loup, Strings & Wood, and various chamber groups, demonstrating versatility across musical genres and performance contexts. His work with historical instruments in baroque ensembles further showcases his technical range and historical knowledge.