Carsten Carey Duffin

Carsten Carey Duffin is a Professor of Horn at the Hannover University of Music, Drama and Media (HMTM), appointed in 2020. He previously served as a lecturer in horn at the Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts since 2012. A distinguished horn player, he has held principal horn positions with renowned orchestras such as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Symphony Orchestra, and the Cleveland Orchestra (2017/2018 season).

• Education: Private student of Prof. Michael Höltzel (Hamburg, 2001); junior student at Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts (2004); completed studies at HMTM.

Research and Artistic Focus: His career bridges performance and pedagogy, with a focus on horn technique, orchestral practice, and chamber music. As a founding member of NoPhilBrass and collaborator with artists like Jörg Widmann and the Signum Quartet, he emphasizes interdisciplinary musical partnerships.

Professional Affiliations: Active in international orchestral circles, he has performed with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, and Berlin Philharmonic since his teens. His soloist career spans global stages.