German Tcakulov

German Tcakulov is a Professor of Viola at the University of Music in Karlsruhe and will assume a professorship at the Mozarteum University in autumn 2024. He holds a master's degree from the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin, where he studied under Tabea Zimmermann. His career includes orchestral roles with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and collaborations with renowned conductors such as Mariss Jansons and Daniel Barenboim.

• Education: Bachelor's/Master's (Hanns Eisler Academy), St. Petersburg Conservatory, and early training in Vladikavkaz.
• Teaching: Lecturer at Hanns Eisler (2017–2022), viola class at Munich University of Music (2021–2023), and masterclasses globally.

His research interests focus on viola performance, chamber music, and pedagogy. Notable collaborations include partnerships with artists like Tabea Zimmermann and Ulf Wallin. He has performed at major festivals such as AIMS in Spain and Murten Classics.

• Awards: Lucia Loeser Scholarship, Charles Hennen Prize, and multiple international competition victories.

He currently plays modern French violas by Patrick Robin and Roland Belleguic and maintains active roles in orchestral and educational sectors.