MICHAEL VON SCHÖNERMARK

Born in Berlin in 1981, Michael von Schönermark studied with Fritz Finsch and later with Klaus Thunemann. He has received numerous scholarships and won several prizes at national and international competitions, including special commendation from the Theodor Rogler Foundation awarded to him at the International ARD Competition. His artistic ability was recognized by qualifying for the 49th Young Artists Concerts of the German Music Competition for Soloists. In addition to being principal bassoonist of the Konzerthaus Orchestra (the former BSO), Michael von Schönermark regulary appears as a soloist and chamber musician in Germany (the Schwetzinger Festspiele and Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival) and abroad.