Stephan Hoellwerth

Stephan Hoellwerth is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Artist at the Department of Conducting, Choral, and Wind Band Conducting at the University Mozarteum Salzburg. He specializes in orchestral and choral conducting, music education, and dramaturgy. His professional roles include leadership of ensembles such as the Kammerchor Salzburg, Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic Orchestra, and Musikum Salzburg orchestras. He has held positions as musical director, répétiteur, and chapel master, alongside teaching music theory, composition, and conducting at institutions like Musikum Salzburg and Salzburg College.

Education: Studied conducting at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and completed dissertation studies at the University Mozarteum Salzburg with distinction.

Research focuses on conducting techniques, ensemble leadership, and music history. He has lectured widely on music topics, including opera dramaturgy for the Salzburg Festival and music history at VHS Salzburg. His work extends to music criticism for Salzburger Nachrichten and dramaturgical roles in orchestras and radio productions.

Organizational contributions include roles with the Musical Youth of Austria, Österreichischer Rundfunk (radio broadcasts), and the BarockPur! association. His teaching portfolio spans music theory, ear training, and ensemble conducting, complemented by adult education initiatives like the “Joy of Music History” lecture series.