Jochen Kupfer

Jochen Kupfer is a Professor of Singing at the University of Music Würzburg, appointed in 2019. He is a globally acclaimed artist with permanent engagements at the Semperoper Dresden and Nuremberg State Theatre, alongside guest appearances at prestigious venues such as Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires and the Glyndebourne Opera Festival.

Research & Performance Focus: His repertoire spans classical and romantic opera, oratorio, and lieder, with a particular emphasis on works by Wagner, Schubert, Brahms, and Mendelssohn. He has premiered in contemporary productions like Bernd Alois Zimmermann's Die Soldaten and Korngold's Die tote Stadt, showcasing his versatility in both dramatic and lyrical roles.

• Key Roles: Kurwenal (Tristan und Isolde), Amfortas (Parsifal), Stolzius (Die Soldaten), and Pizarro (Fidelio).
• Recordings: Notable releases include Schubert's Winterreise (MeisterKlang) and Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (DVD), alongside a three-volume Naxos edition of Hans Sommer's lieder.

Scientific & Artistic Recognition:

• Appointed Bavarian Kammersänger (2016) for outstanding contributions to vocal art.
• Recipient of the Nürnberger Kulturpreis (2018), honoring his cultural impact.

Collaborations: He has worked with conductors like Kent Nagano, Masaaki Suzuki, and Fabio Luisi, and pianists such as Marcelo Amaral and Finghin Collins, emphasizing his dedication to both operatic and chamber music traditions.