Prof. Hans-Christian Steinhöfel
Professor of Opera répétiteur studies, Piano Score Reading/ Opera
Hochschulzentrum am Horn
- Born on 3rd April 1963 in Königsee (Thuringia)
- First piano lessons at the age of six; later lessons on the oboe
- 1979–1984 Studies in Opera répétiteur training and Piano at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar
- Prize winner of various competitions
- Diverse practical training, including the Opera Studio of the Semperoper in Dresden
- 1983–1984 Trainee at the German National Theatre in Weimar
- On completion of his studies in 1984 engagement as a répétiteur, from 1986 with conducting duties
- 1983–1987 Additional studies in orchestral conducting
- 1983–1987 Part-time opera répétiteur at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar
- Commencement of numerous concert activities above all as a song accompanist as well as pianist and cembalist in various chamber groups
- Since 1989 Teacher at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar in the Department of Conducting and Opera répétiteur studies (subjects: Opera répétiteur studies and Piano score reading)
- 1994 Awarded the title of professor
- 1995–2001 Deputy Rector of Artistic Activities in the university
- Concerts both in Germany and abroad; diverse radio and CD productions