Christian Koch

Univ.-Prof. Christian Koch is a distinguished Austrian pianist and academic, serving as Professor of Vocal Accompaniment and Vocal Ensemble at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since September 2017. Previously, he taught at the Carinthian State Conservatory in Klagenfurt and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. His career spans over three decades, marked by collaborations with world-class artists and conductors such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Daniel Harding, and Valery Gergiev.

Prof. Koch’s expertise lies in lieder and opera performance, combining stage artistry with pedagogical excellence. He has accompanied renowned singers like Thomas Hampson, Luca Pisaroni, and Florian Boesch in iconic venues including the Vienna Musikverein, Wigmore Hall (London), and the Berlin Philharmonic. Recent highlights include the opera gala 'No Tenors Allowed' at Théâtre du Châtelet (Paris) and performances of Krenek’s *Reisebuch aus den österreichischen Alpen* with Florian Boesch.

His artistic research focuses on bridging vocal and instrumental techniques with stylistic authenticity, emphasizing historical context in musical interpretation. While no specific grants or labs are detailed, his teaching integrates practical performance with scholarly rigor, shaping future generations of vocalists and accompanists.