12 Notable alumni of Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts
Updated: May 30, 2026 EliteDegrees
Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts is ranked #7,922 in the world and #269 in Germany by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 12 notable alumni from Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Ralf Otto
1956-. (aged 70)
university teacher
choir director
conductor
Ralf Otto is a German conductor, especially known as a choral conductor and academic teacher. He founded the Vokalensemble Frankfurt, focused on contemporary music and winning competitions including Let the Peoples Sing. Since 1986, he has been director of the Bachchor Mainz, with a tradition of performing Bach cantatas in broadcast church services. He added late romantic and contemporary works...
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2. Peter Reulein
1966-. (aged 60)
choir director
conductor
composer
Peter Reulein is a German composer, organ improviser, academic teacher and church musician, from 2000 at the church Liebfrauen in Frankfurt am Main. In 2016 he composed for the Catholic Diocese of Limburg the Franciscan oratorio Laudato si'.
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3. Hans Thomalla
1975-. (aged 51)
composer
Hans Thomalla is a German-American composer, who has resided in the United States since 2002.
4. Dan Zerfaß
1968-. (aged 58)
university teacher
organist
musician
Dan Zerfaß is a German classical organist, the cantor at the Worms Cathedral and academic teacher.
5. Christoph Siebert
1965-. (aged 61)
choir director
Christoph Siebert is a German choral conductor, coaching and directing ensembles including the Collegium Vocale Gent. He is also an academic teacher in the field.
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6. Burkard Schliessmann
music educator
professor
writer
composer
pianist
Burkard Schliessmann is a German classical pianist and concert artist with an active international career.
7. Gavriel Lipkind
1977-. (aged 49)
cellist
musician
music executive
Gavriel Lipkind is an Israeli classical cellist based in The Netherlands. Lipkind made his radio debut performance aged eight, left Israel at an age of about 18, and received degrees from three music colleges. He won awards in music competitions and performed with orchestras until 2002, when he took time off from touring for three years to study music and...
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8. Sigismond Thalberg
1812-1871 (aged 59)
composer
pianist
Sigismond Thalberg was an Austrian composer and one of the most distinguished virtuoso pianists of the 19th century.
9. Horst Stein
1928-2008 (aged 80)
conductor
university teacher
Horst Walter Stein was a German conductor.
10. Marina Anna Eich
1976-. (aged 50)
screenwriter
film producer
actor
film actor
Marina Anna Eich is a German film actress and producer.
11. Ottmar Gerster
1897-1969 (aged 72)
composer
conductor
concertmaster
university teacher
Ottmar Gerster was a German viola player, conductor and composer who in 1948 became rector of the Liszt Music Academy in Weimar.
12. Moritz Eggert
1965-. (aged 61)
pianist
conductor
composer
Moritz Eggert is a German composer and pianist.