Anselm Richter

Anselm Richter, born in 1959 in Neuwied am Rhein, is a Lecturer at the Institute for Musicology and Music Education of Justus Liebig University Giessen. His career spans decades of teaching and performing, with a focus on vocal training and ensemble work. He also serves as a voice coach for choirs and chamber choirs at St. Peter's Church in Giessen.

• Educated at the State University of Music/Ruhr in Essen (1980–1987) and privately with Prof. Renate Peter in Cologne (1990–1993)
• Teaching roles at University of Cologne and State University of Music/Ruhr in Essen since 1988

His main areas of work include singing pedagogy, ensemble playing, instrumental didactics, and vocal ensemble training. Richter maintains an active performance schedule as an oratorio and lieder singer across Europe, the Middle East, and Russia, alongside recorded works in these genres. He directs voice training courses in Germany and Italy, affiliated with institutions like the Accademia di Santa Maria (www.accademiadisantamaria.de).

Contact: Institute for Musicology and Music Education, Karl-Glöckner-Str. 21 D, Room D034, 35394 Giessen. Phone: 0641 / (99) 25100 via secretary.