Karl-Heinz Steffens
Conductor
Currently Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Steffens is recognised as a conductor of great distinction in both the symphonic and operatic worlds. He has worked with many distinguished ensembles including the Bavarian Radio Symphony, Berlin Philharmonic, Helsinki Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, City of Birmingham Symphony and the Hallé Orchestra. He recently relinquished his post as Music Director at the Prague State Opera.
Prior to his conducting career, Steffens was a highly respected solo clarinettist and held posts as Principal Clarinet with the Bavarian Radio and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras. Steffens has been awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz in Germany for his services to music.
Karl-Heinz Steffens performed with the Auckland Philharmonia on Thursday 2 May at The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Bach & Bruckner
He will perform again with the Auckland Philharmonia on Thursday 7 November at The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Sir Andrew Davis: A Tribute (1944 – 2024)