Prof. Lothar Strauss

Violin

Biography

Lothar Strauß ist einer der führenden deutschen 1. Konzertmeister und Prof. an der Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien. Frühzeitig mit dem Violinspiel beginnend, wurde er als 15-Jähriger in die Meisterklasse von Werner Scholz an der Musikhochschule „Hanns Eisler“ Berlin aufgenommen und erwarb sich einen Ruf als aufstrebender Künstler. Bereits während seines Studiums wurden ihm Konzertmeisterstellen in Berlin und Dresden angeboten. Dem Rat seines Lehrers folgend, entschied er sich stattdessen, als substituierender Tuttist erste Erfahrungen an der Staatsoper Unter den Linden zu sammeln. Nach einem einstimmig gewonnenen Probespiel wurde der 22-jährige Student zum jüngsten 1. Konzertmeister der Staatskapelle Berlin gewählt. Er hat sich ein umfangreiches Repertoire erworben, welches neben der Violinliteratur von Barock bis Moderne, den Zyklen aller Sinfonien von Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, Mahler, Bruckner und vielen anderen sinfonischen Werken auch über 50 Opern und Ballette einschließt. Gastspiele mit der Staatskapelle Berlin unter Otmar Suitner, Daniel Barenboim und Christian Thielemann führten ihn in viele Konzertsäle der deutschen Kulturlandschaft, die meisten europäischen Musikzentren, in den Nahen Osten, zu den bedeutendsten Sälen Asiens sowie nach Nord-, Mittel- und Südamerika. Seit über 40 Jahren widmet er sich den nachkommenden Generationen. Beginnend an den Musikhochschulen in Berlin und Leipzig, lehrt er seit der Gründung 1997 an der Orchesterakademie der Staatskapelle und wurde 2015 an die Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien berufen.

Course services

At least 3 individual lessons
Piano accompanist — a professional piano accompanist will be provided during the master class and for the performances.
Participant auditions — each participant has the opportunity to perform his / her finished repertoire for any upcoming competitions, concerts or auditions on one of the evenings during the master class. Please contact us for the wished audition by email.
Final concert — the participants of the master class can perform at the final concert after the end of the master class in order to present the program of the master class to the public and perform it publicly. One or another professor, at his discretion, will perform with the participants in duets or chamber music ensembles. The audience will present the Audience Award to the best artist of the concert under the condition, that at least ten visitors, who have purchased a ticket, attend a concert.
Career Advice — the tutor and director will be happy to advise you on topics such as studies, concerts, competitions, scholarships, auditions, management and self-management, and instrument procurement. Please contact us informally by e-mail for that.
Concert events in Berlin for the selected participants — the selected participants of the master class, chosen by the professor and the leadership of the Academy, will soon be offered a solo concert in Berlin. The date will be agreed with the artist.
Audience Award — directly after the final concert, an audience award in the amount of 50% of the entrance fees in cash as well as a certificate will be awarded to the participant selected by the audience under the condition, that at least ten visitors, who have purchased a ticket, attend a concert.
Two scholarships — with twelve or more master class participants, two scholarships in the amount of the participation fee will be awarded to two of the best students selected by the professor and the leadership of the academy after the final concert, including a certificate.

Performance with an orchestra

All participants in Berlin now have the option to perform with a chamber orchestra for the additional price of 490 € – 20 min., 700 € – 30 min. (this price includes a professional multi-angle video recording of your performance with 3 cameras). This option requires the registration of at least three participants so that the concert with chamber orchestra can take place. The decision to hold this concert will be communicated to you immediately after the minimum number of registrations for this option has been reached. Otherwise you will receive a refund for this option. Participation in the master class is not dependent on this option.

Location

BLACKMORE'S – Berlins Musikzimmer
Warmbrunner Str. 52
Berlin, 14193 | Germany

BLACKMORE'S - Berlins Musikzimmer has a chamber music hall and three more classrooms where participants can practice during the master class or longer, except during concerts. The opening hours will be announced in the invitation to the master class together with the schedule.

Accommodation

The closest hotels for the affordable price are:

Hotel St.-Michaels-Heim Sens City Hotel Albergo Hotel Villa Konstanz Amadeus Hotel Central

Application

REGISTRATION: If you don’t register using our online registration form, please attach the following documents to your application by email or post:
– completed application form
– copy of your passport or ID
– C.V.
– artist photo
– list of the prepared works – your program

Course fees

3 Lessons

599 €

4 Lessons

699 €

5 Lessons

799 €

6 Lessons

899 €

Passive listener

200 €

Passive listeners have access to all open lessons of the master class, as well as concerts of participants and professors.

Day pass

50 €

Holders of the day pass receive access to all open lessons of the respective master class as well as to the concerts of the participants and professors on the respective day.

With the binding registration, the entire course fee will be charged.

Welcome to the Blackmore International Мusic Academy!