Christopher Dicken

Christopher Dicken is a renowned trumpeter and educator, serving as a solo trumpeter with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, and LUCERNE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA. He is the Artistic Director of WorldBrass and a regular guest lecturer in Natural Trumpet at Saarland University of Music and Performing Arts since 2011. His career spans performances with leading ensembles such as Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Ensemble Modern, and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Education:

• Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (Glasgow), studying Trumpet and Chamber Music
• Studies under Prof. Konradin Groth in Berlin
• Postgraduate studies under Prof. Peter Leiner at Saarland University of Music and Performing Arts

Research & Teaching: Focused on historical performance practices, baroque music, and brass pedagogy. He has conducted masterclasses globally, including at the Royal Northern College of Music (UK), Sydney Conservatorium of Music (Australia), and institutions in Brazil and Argentina. He frequently serves as a brass coach for orchestras like Junge Deutsche Philharmonie and Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Recent Activities: Hosted brass masterclasses at the University of the Arts Bremen and other institutions. Notable performances include master's concerts featuring his students (e.g., Louisa Beßling, Francesco Barbara).

Awards: Prize winner in multiple competitions during his early career, though specific award names are not disclosed.