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Richard Wien serves as Professor and Head of the Institute for Conducting, Choir and Orchestra, with an active career spanning major European opera houses and concert orchestras. His leadership includes temporary musical direction of the Graz Opera and significant guest conducting roles across Germany and continental Europe.
His academic foundation was built through studies at institutions in Mannheim, Heidelberg, and Stuttgart, followed by immediate engagement at the Stuttgart State Opera after graduation. Key developmental experiences included directorship roles at the Salzburg Festival and Granada Festival.
Professionally focused on conducting pedagogy and performance practice, his work integrates choral training, orchestral direction, and opera production. Influenced by Daniel Barenboim and mentored through masterclasses with Esa-Pekka Salonen, Sir Colin Davis, and Gianluigi Gelmetti, his approach emphasizes collaborative musical interpretation.
Notable recognitions include:
- Karajan scholarship recipient
- German Music Council support
As institute head, he oversees comprehensive training programs for conductors across choral and orchestral disciplines, maintaining active connections with premier performance venues while shaping next-generation musical leadership through structured academic mentorship.
