Alexander Drčar

Alexander Drčar has been responsible for the subjects of orchestral practice, conducting and music history at the Hohner Conservatory since 2013. In addition, he is responsible for the work analysis department in training path III. 

Alexander Drčar was born in Munich in 1966. Following the completion of his studies, which he finished with distinction under Karl Österreicher at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, he received the sponsorship award of the Federal Ministry for Education and Art. Immediately afterwards, he worked as a conductor and musical director at the Klagenfurt State Theatre. Many successful opera productions were created during this time. 

Alongside his work in Klagenfurt, he also frequently worked in the musical city of Vienna, where, among other things, he conducted „Die Fledermaus“ at the Vienna Chamber Opera. Afterwards, he went with the opera on its tour to Japan. His interpretations of contemporary operas were particularly popular, which made him a sought-after conductor worldwide. Among other places, he conducted in Lucerne and at the Gran Teatre del Liceu. He also established a reputation in Germany through various directorships in Hamburg, Essen, Bonn and Frankfurt. In the concert field, he conducted the Bruckner Orchestra in Linz, the Vienna Chamber Philharmonic, the Capella Istrapolitana and the Slovenian Philharmonic, among others. Following his successful debut at the Hamburg State Opera with Verdi's „Rigoletto“, he moved to the Hanseatic city.