Henrik Wiese

Henrik Wiese is a renowned Austrian flutist born in Vienna in 1971. He received his musical education under notable instructors like Paul Meisen and also studied Indo-European studies, general linguistics, and musicology at Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich. Wiese has had a distinguished career, serving as principal flautist at the Bavarian State Opera from 1995 to 2006 and later at the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra since 2006. He is known for his performances with various orchestras, including the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin and the NDR Radio Philharmonic in Hannover. Wiese is also an accomplished chamber musician, with a notable discography that includes recordings of Mozart's piano concertos and J.S. Bach's flute sonatas.

As a respected figure in the classical music world, Henrik Wiese has won several competitions, such as the German National Music Competition and international competitions in Kobe, Japan, and Munich. He has also been involved in educational efforts, teaching masterclasses globally and compiling a comprehensive guide to audition repertoire for flutists, titled "The Flute Audition." Wiese's musical style is not only enhanced by his technical skill but also by his synesthesia, which allows him to experience music as colors, inspiring his performances. His recent releases include a collection of Mozart's piano concertos and a tribute to J.S. Bach's flute sonatas.

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