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26.11.2024
The Karlsruhe University of Musicmourns the loss ofProfessor Werner Stiefel*26.8.1940 † 18.11.2024In addition to his full-time position as chief conductor of the Baden-Baden Philharmonic Orchestra, Werner Stiefel taught orchestral conducting at the Karlsruhe University of Music for almost three decades from 1989 onwards. Numerous students benefited from his extraordinary experience and his knowledge of the relationship between conducting craft and artistic esprit. Between 1993… Weiterlesen
13.11.2024
On Wednesday, November 20, high school students can get to know the diverse offerings of the Karlsruhe University of Music. From rehearsal visits to observation, practice choir and taster lectures to the VR studio, the diverse offerings on campus range. The day begins at 10:30 a.m. with an introductory event. Throughout the day, lecturers and students will be available to provide information on all aspects of studying. Registration is not required. → Programm des… Weiterlesen
12.11.2024
The Japanese soprano Maine Takeda (4th semester soloist exam singing class Prof. Hanno Müller-Brachmann) and the pianist Mariko Sakonju from the Lied class of Prof. Hartmut Höll and Prof. Dr h.c. Mitsuko Shirai have won 1st prize at the 93rd Music Competition of Japan in Tokyo. The two were also honoured with the Hatanaka Prize for the best interpretation of Japanese songs. Mariko Sakonju also received the competition committee's special prize for best pianist.Riho Suzuki, who was a master's… Weiterlesen
30.10.2024
Both Puccini's Suor Angelica and Giordano's one-act opera Mese mariano are characterised by a clearly defined plot, strong emotions and a tragic ending - at least visible to the audience.lyrical mood and the almost complete renunciation of the use of contrasting male voices can be regarded as a precursor to Puccini's opera. Musically and in terms of content, the similarities between the two works, which complement each other perfectly in one evening, are obvious. The basic conflict is similar… Weiterlesen
06.10.2024
As part of the Gaia installation in the Protestant town church, students from the Karlsruhe University of Music have performed a total of 12 concerts.
For this purpose, the series of concerts in the Kleine Kirche Reihe (lunchtime concerts on Fridays at 12.15 pm) was significantly extended in September at the request of church music director Christian-Markus Raiser. They were organised by the university's orchestra office.
The students involved were supported by the Riemschneider Foundation.… Weiterlesen