Niklas Eppinger

Niklas Eppinger is a Professor of Violoncello and Section Speaker for String Instruments at the University of Music Würzburg. A distinguished cellist, he has performed globally at prestigious venues and festivals including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Bergen Festival (Norway), and Santa Barbara Music Festival (California).

• Notable collaborations with orchestras: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
• Chamber music partnerships with artists like Gidon Kremer and Eugen Istomin
• Active in education and performance, using a 1750 Gaspare Lorenzini violoncello

Scientific Awards:

• ARD International Competition Winner (1998)
• Leonard Rose Competition Gold Medalist (2001)
• Mendelssohn Prize recipient (1996)
• Multiple scholarships and specialized prizes