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Studying Double Bass
🎻 Studying Double Bass – From Passion to Profession
Teaching and mentoring young musicians is an integral part of my artistic journey. As a professor at Mozarteum University Salzburg, I focus on developing technical excellence, interpretative depth, and a strong sense of artistic responsibility, empowering students to take ownership of their musical expression and professional growth.
Today’s orchestral world presents both challenges and exciting new opportunities. My goal is to help students build the skills, confidence, and adaptability they need to shape their own artistic paths and succeed professionally.
A Path to Professional Excellence
- Mastery & Artistic Identity - Secure technique, interpretative refinement, and stylistic awareness
- Orchestral Preparation - Focused audition training and in - depth repertoire studies
- Personal & Artistic Growth - Encouraging independence, flexibility, and a strong artistic identity
- Chamber Music & Collaboration - Engaging with top-level musicians in ensemble projects
Mastering the Double Bass – Technique, Expression & Artistry
I provide my students with a solid technical foundation, the tools for a rich and nuanced tone, and a deep understanding of the double bass repertoire. A key aspect of my teaching is the awareness of physical and physiological connections in playing, ensuring a sustainable and healthy technique.
My assistant, Andrew Eunki Lee, Co-Principal Double Bassist in Wuppertal, offers specialized coaching in sight-reading and technical refinement for orchestral and solo repertoire.
Through this approach, my students successfully secure positions in leading orchestras worldwide, shaping the future of music with skill, passion, and artistic identity.
Rhodius Academy
🎻 The International Rhodius Academy for Double Bass – A Premier Masterclass for Double Bass
Every two years in July, the International Rhodius Academy Masterclasses bring together exceptional young double bassists and world-renowned soloists at the historic Burg Namedy in Germany. Over the course of five intensive days, 20 selected students receive individual lessons from each master, participate in public masterclasses, concerts, and specialized workshops, and engage in inspiring presentations and discussions.
Our mission is to nurture outstanding young talent, provide fresh artistic perspectives, expand international networks, and elevate the role of the double bass on the concert stage. Scholarships are available, and instruments can be provided upon request.
A Unique Learning Experience in an Inspiring Setting
Founded in 2017 by the Manfred and Rosemarie Rhodius Foundation, the Academy is artistically directed by internationally acclaimed double bassist Christine Hoock. More than just a place of learning, it is a vibrant space for connection, collaboration, and artistic growth.
Nestled in the stunning Rhine Valley, Burg Namedy provides a truly unique and inspiring atmosphere. Under the patronage of the Princesses of Hohenzollern, this historic venue offers an extraordinary setting for music and artistic exchange.
Homepage:
International Rhodius Academy for Double Bass
📩 Contact: rhodius-academy@gmx.de
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STUDENTS AND ALUMNI
Raphael Bauer
Bundes Jugend Orchester
Johanna Blomenkamp
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, Tutti
Orchestra Academy Münchner Philharmoniker
Junge Deutsche Philharmonie
Axel Buschmann
Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Tutti
Anna-Lena Cech
Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz, Tutti
YaHsuan Chen
Tiroler Symphonieorchester Innsbruck, Substitut
José Antonio Cortez Cortés
Bruckner-Orchester Linz, Tutti
Fangting Deng
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Tutti
Orchestra Academy of Hamburger Symphoniker
Dimitre Ivanov Goueorguiev
Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Principal
Principal Opera Balet Ljubljana
Antonia Hadulla
Staatskapelle Berlin, Orchestra Academy
Junge Deutsche Philharmonie
First Price Bundeswettbewerb “Jugend Musiziert”
Rumo Jiang
Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, Tutti
Andrejs Karpusins
Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie, Co-Principal
Franziska Kober
Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Tutti
European Union Youth Orchestra
Wiener Jeunesse Orchester
Michael Kogan
Staatskapelle Weimar, Co-Principal
Ohjung Kwon
Staatsorchester Braunschweig, Vorspieler
Andrew Eunki Lee
Sinfonieorchester Wuppertal, Co-Principal
Assistenz Klasse v. Prof. Christine Hoock, Universität Mozarteum Salzburg
Double Bass Ensemble Passiona Amorosa
Prizewinner Int. Solocompetitions (ISB, Koussevitzky)
You Young Lee
Staatsorchester Braunschweig, Tutti
I-Jung Li
Magdeburgische Philharmonie, Principal
Duisburger Philharmoniker, Co-Principal
Kärntner Sinfonieorchester Klagenfurt, Co-Principal
Münchner Philharmoniker, Orchestra Academy
NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, Orchestra Academy
Junge Deutsche Philharmonie
Stefan Milojicic
Neubrandenburger Philharmonie, Principal
Neue Philharmonie Westfalen, Co-Principal
Essener Philharmoniker, Academy
Andreas Müller
Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg, Co-Principal
Jangkyoon Na
Quartet Coamorous / South Korea
Staatstheater Mainz, Orchestra Academy
Margherita Naldini
Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie
Camerata Europaea Innsbruck
Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Orchestra Academy
Youngseo Oh
Festivalorchester des Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festivals
Festspielorchester Tiroler Musikfest Erl
Mayu Ohkado
Magdeburgische Philharmonie, Tutti
Staatsorchester Braunschweig, Tutti
Irem Özyigit
Neubrandenburger Philharmonie, Co-Principal
Orchester der Tiroler Festspiele Erl Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, Orchestra Academy
Sinfonieorchester Wuppertal, Orchestra Academy
Michaela Perdacher-Kober
Gustav Mahler Musikuniversität Klagenfurt, Head of Quality Management
Markus Pfaffenzeller
Bergische Symphoniker, Co-Principal
Maja Plüddemann
Tonhalle Düsseldorf, Assistance Intendancy
Head of Schumannfest Düsseldorf
Gulbenkian Orchestra, Tutti
Bowen Quian
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Principal
Vicente Salas
Bruckner Orchester Linz, Tutti
Wiener Staatsoper, Substitute
Staatsoper München, Orchestra Academy
Junge Deutsche Philharmonie
Theresa Schilling
Ensemble Bach Werk Vokal Salzburg,
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, Orchestra Academy
Elisa Schoenlein
Neubrandenburger Philharmonie, Orchestra Academy
Tamir Shalit
Sinfonieorchester Wuppertal, Orchestra Academy
Christoph Sietzen
Anton Bruckner Privatunversität Linz, Professor for Percussion
Christine Sticher
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Principal
Klara Streck
Junge Deutsche Philharmonie
Tiroler Festspielorchester Erl Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, Orchestra Academy
Wiener Jeunesse Orchester
Hermann Stützer
Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Principal
Tomoko Tadokoro
Dortmunder Philharmoniker, Principal
Musikhochschule Münster, Lecturer for Double Bass
Academy Deutsches Sinfonie Orchester Berlin
Antonino Tertuliano
Niederbayerische Philharmonie Passau, Co-Principal, Zeitvertrag
Wei Wei
Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal
Zhelin Wen
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Geneva, Tutti
Münchner Philharmoniker, Orchestra Academy
Junge Deutsche Philharmonie
Bettina Wintzen
Neue Lausitzer Philharmonie Görlitz, Princpal
Arisa Yoshida
Ensemble XXI Century, Vienna Orchester der Tiroler Festspiele Erl
ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, Orchester Academy