Dynamic playing, expressive and lively phrasing, gripping dramaturgy, moving tonal colors, imaginative interpretations – and a repertoire spanning nearly seven centuries of music history: the organ is an instrument that fascinates both young and old. I am delighted to be able to share some of this in my role as Professor of Organ and Organ Improvisation at the University of Church Music in Heidelberg and as a lecturer in various courses.
Organ Excursion to Northern Germany (2018) – Some participants with Anna Scholl (2nd from left) and Christoph Bornheimer in front of the Wilde-Schnitger organ in Lüdingworth.
Organ Excursion to Northern Germany (2018) – Teaching on the Holy organ in Marienhafe.
Organ Excursion to Northern Germany (2018) – At the organ of the Rysum Church (c. 1440)
Organ excursion to Northern Germany (2018) – Lessons on the Wenthin organ in Reepsholt
Organ excursion to Northern Germany (2018) – Lessons with Martin Böcker on the Rowan West organ in Oederquart
Organ excursion to Northern Germany (2018) – Some participants at the Schnitger organ in Steinkirchen
Organ Improvisation Course with Sietze de Vries (2021) – Lesson at the Ahrend organ in Heidelberg-Neuenheim
Organ improvisation course with Sietze de Vries (2021) – Lessons at the Krämer organ at the Christuskirche in Heidelberg
Organ Improvisation Course with Sietze de Vries (2021) – Lesson at the Ahrend organ in Heidelberg-Neuenheim.
Organ Excursion to Berlin (2023) – At the Berlin Cathedral organ with Andreas Sieling (6th from left)
Organ Excursion to Berlin (2023) – After the concert at the Amalia organ
Organ Excursion to Berlin (2023) – At the Feith organ in St. Marien Friedenau
Organ Excursion to Berlin (2023) – At the Parabrahm organ in Eichwalde (a unique combination worldwide of an art harmonium and organ with high-pressure stops)
Organ Excursion to Berlin (2023) – At the Furtwängler & Hammer organ of the Auenkirche Berlin-Wilmersdorf, which was nearing completion of its restoration
Organ Excursion to Berlin (2023) – At the Wegscheider-Buchholz organ in Berlin-Pankow with Henry Fairs (3rd from left) and Hans-Ola Ericsson (3rd from right)
Advent Concert on the Ehrlich Organ (1748) in Bad Wimpfen (2021)
Advent Concert on the Ehrlich Organ (1748) in Bad Wimpfen (2021)
Organ Excursion to Spain (2017) – Group photo in Granada
Organ Excursion to Spain (2017) – Lesson with Andrés Cea Galán on the Murugarren organ (1765) at San Juan Bautista, Marchena
Organ Excursion to Spain (2017) – Lessons with Monica Melcova and Juan Maria Pedrero on the Muñoz organ (1727) at the Monastery of San Jerónimo, Granada.
Masterclass with Zsolt Gárdonyi (2020) – Lessons on the Schiegnitz Organ at the University of Church Music
Masterclass with Zsolt Gárdonyi (2020) – Performers in the Final Concert at St. Peter's Church, Heidelberg
Masterclass with Zsolt Gárdonyi (2020) – Composer Talk at the University of Church Music
Advent Concert on the Voit Organ (1906) at Lutherkirche Mannheim (2021)
Organists of the Bach Organ Night (2019) in the Church of the Holy Spirit in Heidelberg
Clara Schumann Project 2019
César Franck Days (2022) – Concert with Daniel Roth at the Jesuit Church in Heidelberg
César Franck Days (2022) – Masterclass in Organ Transcription with Heinrich Walther (right) and Christoph Bornheimer
César Franck Days (2022) – Organ Masterclass with Daniel Roth
César Franck Days (2022) – Lecture with Michael Gerhard Kaufmann
César Franck Days (2022) – Final group photo with all participants
Oliver Messiaen, Les Corps Glorieux (2019) – Poster
Olivier Messiaen, Les Corps Glorieux (2019) – Participating Students
Olivier Messiaen, La Nativité du Seigneur (2022) – Poster
Olivier Messiaen, La Nativité du Seigneur (2022) – Participating Students
Silent Film Project (2023) – Poster
Silent Film Project (2023) – Participants after the screening at the Babylon Cinema in Berlin
In addition to my teaching activities, I also head the Organ Department at the University of Church Music in Heidelberg. The conditions for studying church music and organ here are truly unique:
- Lessons on high-quality original instruments and newly built organs ranging from the Baroque period to the modern era
- Projects on significant instruments in the wider region around the university
- Regular excursions and study trips within Germany and abroad
- Courses with outstanding specialists
- Nationwide education of organ consultants at the University (free of charge for our students)
- Innovative course content in the field of music outreach and education
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions – or visit me for a trial lesson!
The concert hall organ of the University of Church Music Heidelberg, built by Andreas Schiegnitz (2014)
The Late Romantic Walcker organ (1903) of Christ Church in Heidelberg, restored 2011 by Gerhard Lenter
The Late Baroque Krämer organ of the Christuskirche in Heidelberg (1790), restoration by Andreas Schiegnitz in preparation
The Klais organ (1984) of the Peterskirche in Heidelberg (University Church)
The North German Baroque organ by Hendrik Ahrend (2016) in St. Raphael, Heidelberg-Neuenheim
Steinmeyer organ (1911) of the Christuskirche Mannheim (“Mannheim miracle”), restored 2016–2018 by Lenter/Link
The Early Romantic Walcker organ (1846) in Hoffenheim, restored in 2012 by Gerhard Lenter
Mönch organ (1999) in St. Gallus, Ladenburg – between French Romanticism and the Alsatian organ reform
The late Baroque Stumm organ (1785) of the Ulrichskirche in Neckargemünd, restored in 1995 by Peter Vier
Voit organ (1903) of Town Hall Heidelberg (temporarily closed since 2019 due to renovations)
In addition to the instruments already shown, the Church of the Holy Spirit in Heidelberg will also play an important role in the organ program at the University of Church Music in the future. A complete redesign of the church and a new concept for the organ setup are currently in preparation.
