Florian Berner

Florian Berner serves as University Professor for cello and chamber music at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since 2021, maintaining an active international performance career spanning over two decades with appearances at Carnegie Hall, Musikverein Vienna, Berlin Philharmonic, and Suntory Hall Tokyo.

Education

• mdw (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna)
• Private studies with Mario Brunello (Italy)

Artistic Focus

Berner specializes in classical and romantic cello repertoire with emphasis on historical performance practice. His critically acclaimed 2023 recording of Bach's Six Solo Cello Suites (Perfect Noise) demonstrates technical mastery and expressive depth in string performance, receiving international recognition including an International Music Award nomination. His work bridges historical authenticity with contemporary interpretative approaches in chamber music.

Artistic Recognition

• Vienna Philharmonic Special Prize
• European Chamber Music Prize
• Supersonic Award

Educational Leadership

Berner maintains significant pedagogical engagement through masterclasses and institutional partnerships:

• Regular masterclasses at American universities and IberoAcademy (Colombia)
• Lecturer for Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Venezuela)
• Faculty for ((superar)) music education program (Vienna)
• Guest instructor for Norwegian Youth Symphony Orchestra

Ensemble Direction

Berner's collaborative leadership includes founding the Hugo Wolf Quartet (1993), establishing the Alban Berg Ensemble Vienna (2016) featuring string quartet with winds, and joining TrioVanBeethoven as cellist (2024), demonstrating sustained commitment to chamber music innovation.