Dirk Hirthe | Tuba & Brass Chamber Music

25 - 29 July 2026

Dirk Hirthe was born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1984. From 1999 to 2004, he was a junior student with George A. Monch at the Freiburg University of Music. He then studied with Prof. Jens Björn-Larsen at the University of Music, Drama, and Media in Hanover. As a soloist, he has performed with the Frankfurt Museum Orchestra, the Bochum Symphony Orchestra, and the Badische Staatskapelle, among others.
From 2008 to April 2026, he was tuba player with the Badische Staatskapelle. Dirk Hirthe regularly performs as a guest with many symphony and opera orchestras in Germany, including the Bavarian State Opera, the Frankfurt Opera and Museum Orchestra, and the SWR Symphony Orchestra. In 2008, he made his debut with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under Thomas Hengelbrock. In 2014, he made his debut at the Lucerne Festival with the Lucerne Festival Brass Ensemble, where he has been a welcome guest ever since. In 2019, he also made his debut with the brass quintet “Stockholm Chamber Brass,” of which he has been a permanent member since 2022.
From 2011 to April 2026, Dirk Hirthe taught as professor of tuba and brass chamber music at the Karlsruhe Music university. In April 2025, he was appointed professor of tuba and brass chamber music at the University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar, succeeding Prof. Walter Hilgers. In 2015, Dirk Hirthe became an official Miraphone Artist. He has given numerous master classes throughout Europe.
Further information: www.dirk-hirthe.de

The course is open to tuba players and existing brass ensembles (trios, quartets and quintets).

Accompanist: tba

Preselection: Two works from different musical periods (YouTube link)
Beginning of the master class: 25.07.2026, 10:00 am
Course Languages: German, English
Orchestra Studio (as soloist, free choice of works): 29 July 2026

Registration fee: 80 Euros
Active participation: 370 Euros
These fees also apply to ensembles.
Orchestra Studio: 100 Euros

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The online registration will be activated on 10 March 2026.

Accommodation Offer

Period: 24 - 30 July (6 nights)

Leonardo Hotel

½ Double room: 222 Euros (breakfast not included)
Single room: 384 Euros (breakfast not included)

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