Wolfgang Kluge is a Lecturer at the University of Music and Theatre Rostock, specializing in vocal accompaniment, operatic role studies, and conducting. He holds a Diplom in Music Teaching (piano) from the Leipzig Academy of Music and Theatre (1991). Currently, he serves as Kapellmeister and Head of Opera Studies at Anhaltisches Theater Dessau since 1996/97, directing acclaimed productions of operas like *Andrea Chenier*, *La Bohème*, and *West Side Story*. His expertise spans Lied accompaniment, chamber music, and composer roles. Education: Leipzig Academy of Music and Theatre: Diplom in Music Teaching (Piano, 1991) Postgraduate studies in conducting (Prof. G. Blumhagen, Prof. V. Rohde) and accompaniment (Prof. H.-G. Kluge) Professional Roles: Solo répétiteur at Leipzig and Halle opera houses (1994–1996), lecturer at Young Artists Festival Bayreuth (2011–2015). His work extends to children’s/youth concerts and chamber music collaborations. Awards: 2025: Honorary Title of Chamber Musician (Anhaltisches Theater Dessau)
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- Orchestral Conducting
- Classical Music
- Opera
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Ari Rasilainen is a Professor of Orchestra Conducting at the University of Music Würzburg (HfM Würzburg) , where he teaches and mentors students in the art of orchestral conducting. He is renowned as one of the outstanding conductors of his generation, with a distinguished international career spanning decades. His expertise includes classical music, opera, and chamber music performance. Current role: Professor at HfM Würzburg Email: ari.rasilainen@hfm-wuerzburg.de Location: Hofstallstraße, Room H 003 Rasilainen studied under legendary conductors such as Jorma Panula at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and Arvid Jansons in Berlin. His early career included positions as concertmaster of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra's second violins (1980–1986) and chief conductor roles with orchestras in Finland, Norway, and Germany, including the Lappeenranta City Orchestra, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Norwegian Radio Orchestra Oslo, and German State Philharmonic Orchestra of Rhineland-Palatinate. He has collaborated extensively with leading German radio orchestras (e.g., Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra) and international ensembles like the Slovenian Philharmonic, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, and Tonkünstler Orchestra of Lower Austria. His discography includes over 50 recordings, highlighting works by composers such as Kurt Atterberg, Aulis Sallinen, and Siegmund von Hausegger.
Prof. Andreas Hotz serves as Music Director of the Opera School at the University of Music Würzburg since the summer semester of 2021. He is recognized as one of the outstanding conductors of his generation with an impressive career spanning major opera houses and orchestras across Europe and beyond. His professional trajectory includes: General Music Director at Theater Osnabrück (2012/2013 season onwards) First Kapellmeister at Staatstheater Mainz and Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern Lecturer in orchestral conducting at Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (2005-2013) Extensive guest conducting engagements across Germany, Israel, Australia, Poland, Russia, and Korea Prof. Hotz's artistic focus centers on both preserving classical traditions and rediscovering neglected works. His repertoire spans from Mozart to contemporary compositions, with particular emphasis on bringing forgotten masterpieces back to contemporary audiences. His conducting portfolio includes major productions such as Elektra, Otello, Tannhäuser, Idomeneo, Così fan tutte, and Tristan und Isolde, alongside numerous opera premieres including Lohengrin, Falstaff, Dr. Faust (Busoni), Tosca, La Bohème, and Fidelio. His commitment to musical recovery is exemplified through projects like the excavation of Albéric Magnard's French opera GUERCOEUR, named 'Rediscovery of the Year 2019' by the opera world, and his recordings of works by Christian Westerhoff and Hans Gál's 'Lied der Nacht' (nominated for 'Opus Klassik'). His major recognitions include: Prizes at Sir Georg Solti International Conducting Competition and German Conductors' Competition Young Conductor of the Year nomination by Opernwelt (2015) German Record Critics' Prize for 'Beethoven in Stalingrad' DVD recording Multiple nominations for excellence in musical recovery and performance Prof. Hotz has collaborated with prestigious orchestras including the Bremen Philharmonic, Düsseldorf Symphony, Melbourne Victoria Symphony Orchestra, and Israel Sinfonietta. His 2015 concert tours with the Osnabrück Symphony Orchestra through Volgograd, Moscow, Kyiv, and Minsk promoted international understanding through music. Mentored by figures including Pierre Boulez, he continues to influence the next generation of musicians through his position at the University of Music Würzburg while maintaining an active international performance schedule.
Christian Günther is a Lecturer in Ensemble Leadership at the Hochschule für Künste Bremen. He conducts the Ensemble 'piano possibile' and leads courses such as Ensembleleitung für Kompositionsstudierende and Ensemble-/Chorleitung (KPA). Since 2008, he has served as Deputy Chorus Director at the Hamburg State Opera and assisted at Bayreuther Festspielen (2017) and Opernhaus Zürich (2018). His expertise spans contemporary music, opera direction, and ensemble training. Education: Studied orchestral conducting at the Munich University of Music and Performing Arts (1994–2000) Research & Roles: Specializes in new music performance, having premiered student operas like 'Unterwegs' (2002–2007). Maintains active roles with the NDR-Chor and Atelier Neue Musik ensemble. His work bridges classical training with contemporary artistic innovation. Grants & Collaborations: Regular guest conductor engagements and festival participations highlight his industry connections. Current teaching focuses on practical ensemble leadership for composition students.
- Italian music history (15th–17th centuries)
- Music and Liturgy in the Church (15th–16th centuries)
- Opera history (17th–19th centuries)
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Prof. Dr. Klaus Pietschmann is a faculty member at the University of Mainz , focusing on historical and cultural aspects of music. His work bridges disciplines such as musicology, liturgical studies, and regional cultural analysis. Specializes in Italian music history from the 15th to 17th centuries Explores intersections of music, liturgy, and church practices in medieval/early modern Europe Conducts research on opera history (17th–19th centuries) Investigates regional music cultures in the Rhineland, Switzerland, and Mexico Engages with topics like canonization practices, the Paris Organum, and composers such as Handel and Korngold Contact: pietschmann@uni-mainz.de | Office hours: By appointment
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Dr. Ulrich Bartels is a full-time research associate at the Institute for Music and Musicology, University of Hildesheim, affiliated with the Faculty of Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Communication. He has been associated with the university since 1993 (initially as a lecturer, transitioning to research associate in 2005) and previously taught at the University of Göttingen (2005–2008). His doctorate (1991, University of Göttingen) focused on Wagner's compositional sketches for Tristan und Isolde . Bartels' research centers on historical musicology, editorial philology, and musical interpretation, with emphasis on: Johann Sebastian Bach (critical editions of keyboard works) Ludwig van Beethoven (performance analysis) Richard Wagner (sketch studies, dramaturgy) Piano music and editorial practices His publications include critical editions of Bach's keyboard works (e.g., Italienisches Konzert , French Suites) and extensive scholarly reviews. Bartels' recent reviews (2020–2025) predominantly analyze classical music editions, Wagnerian scholarship, and Beethoven performance, reflecting his expertise in 19th-century repertoire, urtext practices, and music criticism.
- Vocal Music
- Choral Conducting
- Baroque Music
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Prof. Holger Speck is a Professor of Singing and Director of the Vocal Ensemble at the Karlsruhe University of Music. He leads the Grammy-nominated Vocalensemble Rastatt, renowned for its authentic performances and stylistically precise interpretations. His work emphasizes historical context and sensuous sound production, praised by critics like American Record Guide and Fanfare for 'sound akin to pure gold.' He directs the baroque orchestra Les Favorites and collaborates internationally with ensembles such as the Radio Choir Zagreb, Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, and Festspielhaus Baden-Baden. Guest engagements include teaching at the Brazilian-German Music Festival in Rio de Janeiro and conducting major productions like John Neumeier's Dona nobis pacem at the Hamburg State Opera. His discography on labels like Deutsche Grammophon and Carus has garnered global acclaim, with extensive media coverage in Grammophone , Fono Forum , and others. Speck's artistic direction bridges pedagogy and performance, preparing students for professional careers in theater, radio, and independent ensembles.
- Musicology
- Opera
- Film Music
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Jan Golch is a Lecturer and study program coordinator at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), affiliated with the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Institute of Musicology. He serves as Deputy Head of the BA/MA Musicology Examination Board, participates in selection committees, and acts as academic advisor for musicology. Beyond teaching, he contributes to collaborative projects with leading Munich institutions such as the Munich Philharmonic and Bavarian State Opera, focusing on concert programming, production accompaniment, and musicological applications. Education: Studied literature and musicology at LMU His research spans 19th-century lieder, opera, film music analysis, and broader contexts like 'Music and Sexuality' and 'Religion on the Opera Stage.' Collaborative projects emphasize bridging academia and performance, particularly through program booklets and concert introductions. His work also explores the intersection of music with literature (e.g., Goethe settings) and societal frameworks. As a founding member and pianist of the vocal ensemble Nostalphoniker since 2003, Golch combines performance with scholarly practice. He actively engages in adult education through concert introductions and holds a project management role at the Géza Anda Foundation in Zurich. Administrative roles include academic staff representation on the Department of Fine Arts management board, library representative for musicology (2020–2025), and former chairmanship (2008–2020) of the Association of Friends of Musicology in Munich.
Kaling Hanke is a Lecturer for Musical Aural Training at the Robert Schumann University Düsseldorf, teaching in the Master's program in Artistic Music Production since the 2018/19 winter semester. She combines her academic role with freelance work as a sound engineer and digital editor for labels like Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, and Edition Hänssler, and has worked for WDR Cologne since 2017. Education Dipl. Ing. in Sound and Image Technology (2008, University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf in cooperation with RSH Düsseldorf) Bachelor of Arts in Orchestral Conducting with piano as main instrument (2012, Robert Schumann University Düsseldorf) Her research and professional interests focus on high-fidelity live recording techniques, classical music postproduction workflows in Sequoia and Pyramix systems, and the pedagogy of musical aural training. She brings extensive industry experience from her conducting scholarship at Bergische Symphoniker and subsequent engagements at Lower Saxony State Opera (2012-2016).
- Conducting
- Orchestral Performance
- Opera Conducting
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Andreja Šolar is a Slovenian conductor and educator currently serving as a professor of wind orchestra conducting at the University of Music Würzburg since fall 2024. She studied conducting at the Ljubljana Academy of Music under Marko Letonja and later specialized in wind orchestra conducting with Jan Cober in the Netherlands. Professional experience includes directing a wind orchestra for 17 years, artistic direction, and conducting symphony/orchestral performances with renowned ensembles like Brașov Philharmonic Orchestra (Romania), MÁV Symphony Orchestra (Hungary), and Stara Zagora State Opera (Bulgaria). Teaching roles: Conducting and piano instruction in Ljubljana, and conducting seminars across Europe. In 2022, she earned third prize and a special prize at the International Conducting Competition in Brașov, Romania, which solidified her focus on opera conducting. Her research interests span orchestral techniques, wind ensemble pedagogy, and cross-disciplinary conducting methods. Scientific Awards: Third Prize, International Conducting Competition, Brașov (2022) Special Prize, International Conducting Competition, Brașov (2022)
- Composition
- Contemporary Music
- Ensemble Conducting
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Robert HP Platz is a Professor of Composition and Ensemble Conducting New Music at the University of Music Würzburg, with a career spanning over four decades. He is renowned for his work in contemporary music, electronic composition, and form polyphony.
Martin Wölfel is a Professor of Voice and Music Theatre at Folkwang University of the Arts (Faculty 3). Born in Potsdam, he initially pursued acting but transitioned to music, studying voice in Dresden and completing advanced training under Margret Trappe-Wiel. As an internationally renowned countertenor, he has performed at prestigious venues including the Staatsoper Berlin, Opéra National de Paris, Teatro Colón Buenos Aires, and the Royal Opera House London, collaborating with orchestras like the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. His artistic practice and teaching focus spans opera, operetta, oratorio, and both early and contemporary classical music. He joined Folkwang in 2007, rising to full professorship in 2017, and regularly conducts master classes at institutions globally. Recent career highlights feature performances in Alban Berg's Wozzeck , André Tchaikowsky's The Merchant of Venice , and the 2017 Berlin premiere of Aribert Reimann's L'Invisible .
- Opera
- Music Theatre
- Vocal Music
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Xaver Poncette is a Professor of Opera, Oratorio, and Art Song at Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany, holding this position since 1994. He concurrently serves as musical director of NRW-Kammeroper since 2003. His career spans performance as a pianist and conductor at Detmold and Essen's Aalto Theater (1983-1994), alongside directing acclaimed university opera productions including Humperdinck's "Hänsel und Gretel" (2006) and Verdi's "Falstaff" (2007). Born in 1954 in Düsseldorf, Poncette began piano training at age six. After initial medical studies post-high school, he transitioned to formal music education focusing on conducting, piano, and composition. His professional journey reflects a synthesis of performance practice and creative artistry within vocal music traditions. Poncette's research and artistic practice centers on opera production, vocal pedagogy, and contemporary chamber opera development. His work bridges historical repertoire with innovative staging, exemplified by premieres of Maxwell-Davies' "The Lighthouse", Floros' "Gala Gala", and his own composition "Dead End" (2008). This demonstrates sustained engagement with both canonical works and new music theatre forms, emphasizing collaborative creation between performers and directors. As NRW-Kammeroper's musical director, Poncette leads a specialized ensemble dedicated to chamber-scale opera productions that foster emerging artists while exploring experimental approaches to staging. His leadership integrates academic training with professional production values, maintaining Folkwang's reputation for excellence in music theatre education through hands-on project direction.
- Vocal Performance
- Opera
- Classical Music
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Alexandra Coku is an American soprano and professor of singing at the University of Music Würzburg since winter semester 2019/2020, following her professorship at Trossingen University of Music from 2013. A graduate of Stanford University (English Literature) and Indiana University Bloomington (Master of Music), she refined her skills through masterclasses with Elly Ameling, Regine Crespin, and Professor Klesie Kelly-Moog. Her performance career centers on baroque/classical repertoire, with notable roles including Handel's Agrippina at Zurich Opera, Mozart's Pamina (performed over 100 times across major European/American houses), and world premiere recordings like Dvořák's original Stabat Mater. She collaborates regularly with orchestras such as Boston Symphony and Munich Philharmonic, and appears at festivals including Lucerne Easter and Schwetzingen. As an educator, she conducts singing masterclasses at institutions like Tongji University and Cologne University of Music, while also teaching breathing techniques for instrumentalists.
- Classical Vocal Performance
- Opera
- Oratorio
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Martin Platz is a tenor and singing instructor at the University of Music Würzburg, where he has been teaching since 2007. He maintains a dual career as both an educator and a professional performer with the Nuremberg State Theater opera ensemble. Platz received his musical training at the Würzburg University of Music and Performing Arts, studying singing with Martin Hummel and choral conducting with Prof. Jörg Straube. He further developed his artistry through master classes with Magret Honig and Peter Nelson, and has been under the artistic supervision of Tilman Lichdi for several years. His educational background combines formal instruction with practical mentorship from established professionals. As a performer, Platz specializes in lyric tenor repertoire with particular expertise in Mozart roles and German art song. His performance interests span from Baroque to Romantic periods, with significant work in both opera and oratorio traditions. He demonstrates versatility across musical styles while maintaining a strong foundation in classical vocal technique. Platz maintains an active international performance schedule alongside his teaching responsibilities. His artistic collaborations include work with renowned conductors such as Christopher Hogwood, Bernhard Labadie, Marcus Bosch, Paul Agnew, and Hervet Niquet, demonstrating his standing within the European classical music community. His current season includes performing as Tamino in Mozart's Magic Flute at the Nuremberg State Theater.