JANNIK WOLTERS

You can learn to conduct in a few weeks, but you can never become a conductor
- Otto Klemperer
Jannik Wolters began his musical journey at kindergarten age.
He learned to play the violin and sing and deepened his understanding by studying music theory and ear training.
At the age of 15, his dedication to the great musical form led him to the Deutsche Oper am Rhein. There,
he accompanied the rehearsal of Wagner's “Ring des Nibelungen” as a trainee under Axel Kober -
a formative experience that had a decisive influence on his artistic path.
His affinity for choral music soon led him to the role of musical assistant, where he rehearsed Schubert's
“German Mass”, Rutter's Requiem and Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio, among others. After completing his A-levels in music with top marks, Wolters successfully conducted various orchestral formations.
With a clear focus on the European romantic repertoire, he has always sought artistic development. His studies have taken him to masterclasses with Prof. Colin Metters, as well as conducting the Berlin Sinfonietta. Since 2022, he has accompanied Christian Thielemann's rehearsal work as a guest conductor - including at the Salzburg Easter Festival - and deepened his understanding of the works of Wagner and Bruckner.
His excellence has been recognized internationally: in 2022 he was selected from 634 entries for the Lake Como International Conducting Competition and in 2023 he conducted at the prestigious “Call for Conductors” in Budapest.
With a tireless pursuit of perfection and a deep passion for the arts, Jannik Wolters focuses on “moments of divine sparkle” as the guiding principle of his work. His musical journey is characterized by dedication, precision and an inspiring vision.