Reto Kuppel studied with Andreas Röhn at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg and with Dorothy Delay at the Juilliard School in New York. He studied chamber music with Ralph Gothoni, Herman Krebbers, and Felix Galimir.
After appearing in gala concerts for the Franz-Wirth and Masefield Foundations in Hamburg and winning the International Violin Competition at Château de Courcillon, Reto Kuppel has been invited to perform at numerous festivals such as the Tonkünstlerfest Baden-Württemberg, the Schleswig Holstein Music Festival, the Richard Strauss Festival, the Musicalta Music Festival, the Kissinger Sommer, the Summit Music Festival, and the Rheingau Musikfestival.
For nearly twenty years, Reto Kuppel was principal violinist with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. With this ensemble, he has performed in major concert halls around the world. Reto Kuppel is currently professor of violin at the Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg in Germany.
Reto Kuppel performs regularly in string quartets and chamber music ensembles and has released CDs featuring virtuoso violin works from the 19th century. His recordings of works by Ludwig van Beethoven (with Amy Lin, piano), Franz Schubert, Paul and Pauline Viardot (with Wolfgang Manz, piano), Friedrich Hermann, Ferdinand David, and Henri Vieuxtemps have been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike: “From the outset, it must be acknowledged that Reto Kuppel’s playing is absolutely sensational… Everything is played with taste and refinement. Tuning and tone are impeccable.” (musicweb-international.com)
After appearing in gala concerts for the Franz-Wirth and Masefield Foundations in Hamburg and winning the International Violin Competition at Château de Courcillon, Reto Kuppel has been invited to perform at numerous festivals such as the Tonkünstlerfest Baden-Württemberg, the Schleswig Holstein Music Festival, the Richard Strauss Festival, the Musicalta Music Festival, the Kissinger Sommer, the Summit Music Festival, and the Rheingau Musikfestival.
For nearly twenty years, Reto Kuppel was principal violinist with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. With this ensemble, he has performed in major concert halls around the world.
Reto Kuppel is currently professor of violin at the Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg in Germany.
Reto Kuppel performs regularly in string quartets and chamber music ensembles and has released CDs featuring virtuoso violin works from the 19th century. His recordings of works by Ludwig van Beethoven (with Amy Lin, piano), Franz Schubert, Paul and Pauline Viardot (with Wolfgang Manz, piano), Friedrich Hermann, Ferdinand David, and Henri Vieuxtemps have been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike: “ From the outset, it must be acknowledged that Reto Kuppel’s playing is absolutely sensational… Everything is played with taste and refinement. Tuning and tone are impeccable.” (musicweb-international.com) (musicweb-international.com)
