School of Music Hanns Eisler Berlin. For the future of music.

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Semester brochure

Semester brochure summer semester 2026

Information on all events from April to July, as well as exciting interviews with our school's management, alumni and students, can be found in the newly published semester brochure for the summer semester 2026 (only available in German).

Concert | FRI 24. APR | 19 H Studiosaal

Eisler Sinfonietta

With Krása, Ullmann, Koffler, Mahler, and Schoenberg, we dedicate this evening to five composers of Jewish origin. Their works were subjected to antisemitic defamation even before 1933, banned in the Third Reich, and some of them are still rarely performed today.

Orbituary

Witiko Adler has passed away

Witiko Adler, the long-time CEO of the Hans Adler Concert Agency, has died at the age of 97. He was actively involved in the Society of Friends and Patrons of the Eisler for over three decades.

Masterclass | MON 6. MAY | 10 & 14.30 H GKS I

Masterclass chamber music with Prof. Cibrán Sierra Vázquez

The Spanish violinist Cibrán Sierra Vázquez founded his string quartet Cuarteto Quiroga in 2003. This masterclass marks his first visit to the Eisler School of Music, where he will also give a lecture on "Score reading – Building an interpretation" (in English).

Concert | MON 6. MAY | 19 H Studiosaal

Berliner Lautsprecherorchester

The students of KLANGZEITORT, the joint institute for New Music of the UdK Berlin and HfM Hanns Eisler Berlin, regularly compose for the Berliner Lautsprecherorchester. During this concert, the loudspeakers themselves become independent performers, generating sound.

Concert | TUE 12. MAY | 20 H Konzerthaus, Kleiner Saal

Eisler Stars – Hanseong Yun and Qingzhu Weng

In the Eisler Stars series with the Konzerthaus Berlin, we present artistic excellence at the highest level. As part of their Konzertexamen postgraduate courses of study, South Korean bass-baritone Hanseong Yun and Chinese violinist Qingzhu Weng will perform there this semester.

Voice/Music Theatre, Direction

Strings, Harp, Guitar

Wind, Percussion, Conducting, Correpetition

Pianist in einer Probe für das Exzellenzkonzert

Piano, Composition, Theoretical Studies

Competitions

A string of successes for our vocal students

With passion, skill and stage presence, our vocal students have impressed the judges at prestigious international competitions and celebrated great successes in recent months.

Karriere

Three vocal students are joining opera studios

Over the past few months, three Eisler School master’s students have been accepted into international opera studios at renowned opera houses: Egor Sergeev, Alla Khaiut and Jaewoung Lee.

Zwei Frauen unterzeichnen Dokumente an einem Tisch

Senate Administration

Amendments to higher education agreements signed

Just under a year after the renegotiation of university contracts began, Berlin's state universities signed an amendment to the existing university contracts on 11 February 2026.

Vier Preisträger stehen auf der Bühne mit ihren Urkunden

Mozart Competition Salzburg

Xunyue Zhang and Maxim Tzekov win at the International Mozart Competition

Xunyue Zhang from Prof. Stephan Picard's violin class won first prize at the Mozarteum International Mozart Competition. Third prize went to Maxim Tzekov, who also studies at the Eisler School.

Junger Mann, blond mit Kinnbart und in heller Jacke

Competition

First prize for Georgii Moroz at the International Violin Competition in Singapore

Ukrainian violinist Georgii Moroz was awarded first prize at the International Violin Competition in Singapore. Fifth and sixth prizes went to Eisler students SongHa Choi and Qingzhu Weng.

vier junge Männer nach Preisverleihung mit Trophäe und Blumen

Competition

Supernova Award for Quartet Effel with David Patyra

Saxophonist David Patyra, who studies with Xavier Larsson Paez, won first prize at the 2026 Supernova Competition in Belgium with his saxophone Quartet Effel.

Orbituary

We mourn the loss of Prof. Martin Bruns

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of our former voice professor and vice-rector Martin Bruns, who passed away far too early at the age of only 65 after a serious illness.

[Translate to English:] Junger Mann im schwarzen Smoking vor dunklem Hintergrund

Competition

Junyoung Choi wins prizes at SD Seoul International Vocal Competition and Concorso Viotti

The South Korean baritone from Ralf Lukas' singing class won the Grand Prize at the SD Seoul International Vocal Competition 2025 and third prize at the Concorso Viotti in Vercelli.

Dirigent mit weißer Fliege vor schwarzem Hintergrund

Alumni News

Kens Lui takes up as principal conductor at Chemnitz Theatre

Eisler alumnus Kens Lui is to become the new principal conductor at the Chemnitz Municipal Theatres. He completed his master's degree in conducting at the Eisler under Prof. Ehwald, Prof. Vitlin and Prof. Baum.

Frau mit langen Haaren und Brille in dunkler Kleidung

Eisler News

Prof. Andrea Tober elected chair of the RKM

The presidents and rectors of Germany's 24 music academies have elected Eisler Rector Prof. Andrea Tober as the new chair of the Rectors' Conference (RKM). She will take up the post in October.

Junger Mann vor grauer Wand mit weißem Hemd und schwarzer Jacke

Alumni News

Kyungmin Park Assistant Conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra

The Eisler alumnus has been selected as assistant conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and junior assistant conductor at the Dutch National Opera for the 2025–26 season.

Eisler News

Code of Conduct published by the HfM

Eisler compiled a code of conduct in a participatory process and published it following a decision by the Academic Senate. The printed brochure is now available at the school.

Trombone competition

First prize for Fedir Sheiko at the IPV competition

Ukrainian bachelor's student Fedir Sheiko from Prof. Louise Pollock's class won first prize in the IPV competition for tenor and bass trombone.

Junger Mann im Anzug vor schwarzem Hintergrund

Lied competition

Bo Wang wins Helmut Deutsch Lied Competition in Vienna

Bass-baritone Bo Wang, a master's student of Prof. Roman Trekel, was awarded first prize and the audience prize at the 5th International Helmut Deutsch Lied Competition in Vienna.

Violin competition

Lilia Pocitari and Yesong Sophie Lee successful at Seoul International Music Competition

Two Eisler students emerged as winners of the prestigious Seoul International Music Competition 2025: Lilia Pocitari with 2nd prize and Yesong Sophie Lee with 3rd prize.

Porträt von jungem Mann, lachend mit dunklen Haaren und blauem Mantel

Competition

Robert Neumann winner of International German Piano Award 2025

Robert Neumann won the 14th International German Pianist Prize and the Schott Music Audience Prize at the International Piano Forum in Frankfurt. He is currently studying with Prof. Eldar Nebolsin in the concert exam programme.

Engagement

Hyun Jung Song principal oboist of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Oboist Hyun Jung Song is currently completing her Konzertexamen with Prof. Dominik Wollenweber and Prof. Viola Wilmsen and, after passing her probationary period, is now a permanent member of the renowned British orchestra.

Junge Frau mit langen Haaren und Klarinette vor verschwommener Landschaft

Alumni News

Liana Lessmann appointed to HMT Leipzig

Clarinettist and Eisler graduate Liana Leßmann has been appointed professor of wind chamber music at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theatre in Leipzig. She completed her master's degree in chamber music with Prof. Martin Spangenberg with the Pacific Quintet.

Events Calendar

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Tuesday
05.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violinklasse
Prof. Antje Weithaas
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Wednesday
06.05.2026 10 und 14.30 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Meisterkurs
Masterclass Kammermusik
Prof. Cibrán Sierra Vázquez
14.30 H Vortrag zu dem Thema „Score reading – Building an interpretation“ (auf Englisch)
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Wednesday
06.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei Studiosaal
iCal
Konzert
Berliner Lautsprecherorchester
KLANGZEITORT – Institut für Neue Musik der UdK Berlin und HfM Hanns Eisler Berlin
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Thursday
07.05.2026 13 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Die studentische Konzertreihe
Collage Concerts
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Thursday
07.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Konzert
Zusammenhall
Ein Konzert mit Werken von Komponist*innen aus aller Welt, von und mit Studierenden der HfM Hanns Eisler Berlin
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Thursday
07.05.2026 20 H
Eintritt frei Café Carla im JIB
iCal
Konzert
Carla Jam
JIB – Jazz Institut Berlin
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Monday
11.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violinklasse
Prof. Kolja Blacher
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Tuesday
12.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violinklasse
Prof. Ulf Wallin
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Tuesday
12.05.2026 20 H
€ 17,– erm. 13,– Konzerthaus, Kleiner Saal
iCal
Konzert
Eisler Stars
Studierende im Konzertexamen – Hanseong Yun und Qingzhu Weng
In Kooperation mit dem Konzerthaus Berlin. Werke von Ibert, Massenet, Wagner, Schubert, Rachmaninow und Tschaikowski sowie Schönberg, Beethoven und Poulenc.
Order Hotline 030.20309–2101
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Wednesday
13.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violinklasse
Prof. Stephan Picard
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Wednesday
13.05.2026 19.45 H
Eintritt frei Jazz Institut Berlin – Tonstudio
iCal
Konzert
JIB-Live
JIB – Jazz Institut Berlin
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Friday
15.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violinklassen
Suyeon Kang, Byol Kang-Enders
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Friday
15.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violaklasse
Prof. Nils Mönkemeyer
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Friday
15.05.2026 20 H
€ 12,– erm. 8,– Konzerthaus, Großer Saal
iCal
Konzert
Absolvent*innenkonzert
In Kooperation mit dem Konzerthausorchester Berlin. Werke von Strawinsky, Martinů, Ravel und Bartók.
Order Hotline 030.20309–2101
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Saturday
16.05.2026 11 H
Eintritt frei Studiosaal
iCal
Konzert
Voiceday
MARIA!
Vokalmusik für Soli und Ensemble zum Marienmonat Mai
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Saturday
16.05.2026 12.30 H
Eintritt frei Studiosaal
iCal
Konzert
Voiceday
Stimmen des Widerstands
Schostakowitsch zum 120. Geburtstag
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Saturday
16.05.2026 15 H
Eintritt frei Studiosaal
iCal
Konzert
Voiceday
„Miranda's Lament“
Vokalmusik mit Harfe
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Saturday
16.05.2026 16.30 H
Eintritt frei Studiosaal
iCal
Konzert
Voiceday
Rrrrrr…
Zeitgenössische Werke für Gesang und Instrumente
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Saturday
16.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei Studiosaal
iCal
Konzert
Voiceday
Abschlusskonzert
Werke von Spohr, Barber, Ravel, Schubert, Vaughan Williams, Strauss, Ho, Adam und Gerhard
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Monday
18.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Posaunenklasse
Prof. Louise Pollock
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Monday
18.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Vortragsabend
Kontrabassklasse
Prof. Esko Laine
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Tuesday
19.05.2026 18 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Konzert
Kammermusik-Konzert
Musikgymnasium Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
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Tuesday
19.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei Studiosaal
iCal
Vortragsabend
Klavierklasse
Prof. Birgitta Wollenweber
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Wednesday
20.05.2026 18 H
Eintritt frei Bibliothek
iCal
Vortrag
Library Hour
Einblicke in den Bestand der Hochschulbibliothek
Intertextualität: Brücke zwischen Werken, Stilen und Zeiten – Prof. Jörg Mainka
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Wednesday
20.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Vortragsabend
Oboenklassen
Prof. Viola Wilmsen, Prof. Dominik Wollenweber
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Wednesday
20.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei – Anmeldung erforderlich Studio 14
iCal
Konzert
Die Absolventen
Posaunenklasse Prof. Louise Pollock
Der radio3-Kultursalon
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Wednesday
20.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violoncelloklasse
Prof. Claudio Bohórquez
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Thursday
21.05.2026 13 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Die studentische Konzertreihe
Collage Concerts
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Thursday
21.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Klarinettenklasse
Prof. Martin Spangenberg
VERLEGT VOM 22.05.2026
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Friday
22.05.2026 18 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Meisterkurs
Masterclasses freitags um 6
Prof. Birgitta Wollenweber – Klavier
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Friday
22.05.2026 19 H
€ 6,– erm. 4,– Studiosaal
iCal
Konzert
Echo Konzert
Werke von Luciano Berio, Isang Yun, Hed Bahack, Tōru Takemitsu und György Ligeti
Order Hotline 030.20309–2101
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Friday
22.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Saxophonklasse
Xavier Larsson Paez
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Friday
22.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Klarinettenklasse
Prof. Martin Spangenberg
VERLEGT AUF 21.05.2026
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Saturday
23.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Konzert
Musethica-Kammermusik-Session
Prof. Diethelm Jonas – Oboe
In Kooperation mit Musethica e. V.
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Tuesday
26.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei KKS
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violaklasse
Prof. Walter Küssner
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Tuesday
26.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Vortragsabend
Kontrabassklasse
Prof. Gunars Upatnieks
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Wednesday
27.05.2026 19.45 H
Eintritt frei Jazz Institut Berlin – Tonstudio
iCal
Konzert
JIB-Live
JIB – Jazz Institut Berlin
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Thursday
28.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei GKS I
iCal
Vortragsabend
Violinklasse
Prof. Kolja Blacher
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Thursday
28.05.2026 20 H
Eintritt frei Café Carla im JIB
iCal
Konzert
Carla Jam
JIB – Jazz Institut Berlin
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Saturday
30.05.2026 18 H
Eintritt frei Sophienkirche
iCal
Konzert
Bach-Kantaten
„Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes“ BWV 76, „Erschallet ihr Lieder“ BWV 172
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Saturday
30.05.2026 18 H
Eintritt frei Reformationskirche
iCal
Abschlusskonzert
Mendelssohn „Elias“
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdys „Elias“ (1. Teil)
In Zusammenarbeit mit der Hochschule München
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Saturday
30.05.2026 19 H
Eintritt frei Studiosaal
iCal
Konzert
Forum Neue Musik
In Kooperation mit dem Zentrum für Kammermusik
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