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Prof. Thomas Klug is a Professor of Violin, Chamber Music, and Chamber Orchestra at the University of the Arts Bremen since August 1997. He has been Concertmaster of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen since 1985 and served as Music Director and Artistic Leader of Ensemble Resonanz from 1994 to 1996. His career includes international solo performances with orchestras such as the Westdeutsche Sinfonia and Chamber Orchestra of Cambridge, as well as chamber music collaborations with artists like Steven Isserlis and Joshua Bell. As a conductor, he has worked with the Junge Deutsche Philharmonie and ensembles specializing in contemporary music. He teaches violin, chamber music, and orchestral repertoire, leading courses like Orchesterstudien/Orchesterrepertoire (Violine) and chamber music ensembles. Recent events include performances at the Salzburger Festspielen and a violin studio concert in January 2025. Klug actively participates in university events like the Fête de la Musique open day, blending teaching with public musical engagement.
- Education: Studied violin under Prof. Ramy Shevelov and Prof. Oscar Yatco at Hannover from 1980–1985.
His research and artistic focus centers on violin performance, chamber music collaboration, and orchestral leadership. Klug’s performances and teaching emphasize classical repertoires while exploring contemporary works. Recent academic activities include directing orchestral repertoire studies and mentoring student performances at the University of the Arts Bremen.
Notable engagements include leading the HfK Kammerorchester in Mozart-inspired works and participating in interdisciplinary projects like Beethoven meets Jazz in 2022. His contributions to music education and performance have solidified his role as a key figure in classical music pedagogy and performance in Germany.
