Johannes Lüthy

Prof. Johannes Lüthy is a Professor of Viola at Karlsruhe University of Music since 2001. He co-founded the Viola Symposium Feldkirch and teaches at institutions like the Kronberg Academy and HEAR Strasbourg. His career includes roles as solo violist in orchestras such as the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Education & Early Career:

• 1987: Began teaching as assistant to Prof. Hatto Beyerle at Hanover University of Music
• 1989–2001: Led viola classes at Freiburg University of Music as Lecturer (1989–1995) and Professor (1996–2001)

Research & Performance: Specializes in viola performance, chamber music collaborations, and orchestral training. Active in recordings with renowned artists including Wen-Sinn Yang and Garth Knox. Co-founded ensembles like the Basel Chamber Ensemble and Geneva Piano Quartet.

Labs/Teams: Quintet partner of the Auryn Quartet; member of Rosbaud Quartet and Basel Chamber Ensemble.