Ragna Schirmer and Immanuel Richter at the ZHdK from the fall
Zurich University of the Arts announces two new professorships from the fall semester 2025: Ragna Schirmer for the piano major and Immanuel Richter for the trumpet major.
According to a statement from the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) The discography of the award-winning pianist includes Ragna Schirmer "currently 18 CDs, 2 DVDs and 2 vinyl recordings with an extensive repertoire ranging from baroque music to contemporary works. Ragna Schirmer performs worldwide with her own historical keyboard instruments or on modern concert grand pianos. Unusual projects and theater productions staged for her also reveal the pianist's dramaturgical skill with which she embeds her programs in historical contexts." As a teacher, she focuses on "body and self-awareness, performance training and overcoming stage fright as well as developing interpretations with attention to detail. Promoting the individuality of the students is a particular concern of hers."
"I am delighted to return to my 'alma mater' as a lecturer and to pass on my experience to the next generations," says Immanuel Richter to his new position at the ZHdK. He completed his studies (teaching, orchestral and concert diploma) at the former Zurich Conservatory with Claude Rippas. According to the ZHdK press release, the award-winning musician has worked as a solo trumpeter in various Swiss orchestras and in the orchestra of La Scala in Milan with renowned conductors. "As a sought-after soloist and chamber musician, he can regularly be heard on European stages. He has taught trumpet at the Lucerne School of Music for many years."
