Speakers

Törzs, Ivan

Ivan Törzs was appointed professor emeritus at the Korean National University of the Arts in 2021. He has conducted at numerous European opera houses and gives master classes.

Hermann, Ulrich

Ulrich Hermann enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide as a teacher and is professor of bassoon at the Cologne University of Music and Dance.

Geller, Brigitte

Kammersängerin Brigitte Geller gives masterclasses in Switzerland and Austria. Since October 2020, she has been working as a vocal professor at the Nuremberg University of Music and continues to make guest appearances at opera houses and concert halls.

Wagner, Dominik

Dominik Wagner is a sought-after teacher, he is a professor at the University of Music Würzburg and a professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.

Kirschnereit, Matthias

Matthias Kirschnereit is one of the most sought-after pianists of our time. Born in 1962, the pianist has been thrilling concert audiences in Germany, Europe, America and East Asia for around four decades.

Teuffel, Gunter

Prof. Gunter Teuffel was Professor of Viola at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart until 2023 and teaches highly talented young violists at the Filum Music School's Talent Academy in Filderstadt.

Schlichtig, Hariolf

Hariolf Schlichtig has made a name for himself in the music world as a chamber musician, soloist and teacher. He was a member of the Cherubini Quartet for 19 years and has worked with Leonidas Kavakos, András Schiff, Emmanuel Pahud, the Alban Berg Quartet and the Ensemble Villa Musica, among others.

Skride, Baiba

Baiba Skride is one of the most distinguished violinists of our time and is recognised worldwide for her inspiring interpretations and her unmistakable violin tone.

Chien, Hsueh-Fong

Hsueh-Fong Chien studied with Prof. Sontraud Speidel at the Musikhochschule Karlsruhe and with Prof. Peter Eicher. She was a founding member of "Piano Podium Taiwan" and leads the "Crossplay Piano Ensemble".

Draganov, Philip

Philip A. Draganov is professor of violin at the Bern University of the Arts and also leads the violin class in the PreCollege Music of the Zurich University of the Arts. Since 2010, he has been artistic director of the Swiss International Music Academy of YOUTH CLASSICS.