Ulf Schirmer

German Conductor and Opera Director

Ulf Schirmer is a German conductor with a distinguished career in both opera and symphonic music. Born on January 6, 1959, in Eschenhausen, he has served as the General Music Director of the Leipzig Opera and as the chief conductor of the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra. Schirmer has also held positions with other prestigious institutions, such as the Vienna State Opera. His expertise spans a wide range of repertoire, from classic to contemporary works, and he has been recognized for his interpretations of German Romantic music in particular. Throughout his career, Schirmer has collaborated with numerous orchestras and opera houses around the world, earning acclaim for his deep musical insights and his ability to draw compelling performances from the ensembles he conducts.