Christian BISCHOF

Christian Bischof, an internationally sought-after organist, captivates his audience with a masterful combination of technical brilliance and nuanced interpretation. His performances are an impressive kaleidoscope of emotional and musical depth that captivates listeners from the very first moment. His sense of sound design on the organ demonstrates not only his virtuosity but also his deep passion for the art form.

Originally from Bamberg, Bischof's musical development took place at the prestigious Musikgymnasium of the Regensburger Domspatzen. From 2013 to 2023, he took over the musical direction at St. Margaret's city parish church in Munich. There, he was able to fully unfold his talent as a church musician and organist, while also setting new impulses for the musical life of the church. Since 2023, Bischof has increasingly focused on his role as an organist and artistic director of the church's organ concerts. In parallel, he assumed the role of organ expert, making him responsible for organ matters in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. This additional responsibility complements his position since 2020 as deputy diocesan music director.

For his advanced studies in church music and organ, Bischof attended the Musikhochschule Würzburg and later moved to Sweden. He was supported as a scholarship holder of the Cusanuswerk and completed his studies in 2011 with a master class diploma in organ. His further career is marked by significant musical contributions at various locations and projects, including organ restorations and the founding of new concert series. As a lecturer, master class instructor, and juror, Bischof has shared his expertise and is internationally sought after as a concert organist. He also nurtures a special fondness for the earliest organ music and particularly the repertoire of the German Romantic period – his core repertoire includes the major organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Max Reger, Julius Reubke, Franz Liszt, and Olivier Messiaen. CD recordings have been made for labels such as Organum Classic and Spektral.

photo: Thomas Stimmel