Rüdiger Oppermann

**Rüdiger Oppermann** is a German harp virtuoso and composer known for his genre-blending magic that dances between world music, jazz, and electronic experimentation. With a career spanning decades, he’s carved out a niche as an innovator, often pushing the boundaries of the harp—both acoustic and electric—into uncharted territories. Oppermann’s work thrives on collaboration, effortlessly weaving global influences (from Celtic folk to African rhythms) into his compositions. Albums like *Harp Summit* highlight his knack for uniting fellow harpists in lush, textural dialogues, while releases such as *The Winding Road* and *Fragile Balance* reflect his gift for crafting atmospheric, story-driven soundscapes. Whether he’s improvising onstage or layering studio tracks, Oppermann’s music feels like a passport to somewhere beautifully unexpected.