Jan K ristof SchliepFoto: Hanneke van Harrevelt

Tenor for Opera and Concert

Jan Kristof Schliep completed his diploma as an opera singer at the Hanover University of Music and Drama Hanover. He then spent ten seasons as a resident ensemble member at the TfN · Theater für Niedersachsen ((Theatre for Lower Saxony)) in Hildesheim, specializing in roles as a Spiel- and character tenor.

In recent years, he has focused increasingly on roles from the character and youthful heldentenor repertoire as a freelance artist. He is distinguished by his excellent diction and “consistent stage presence,” as frequently noted by critics. His engagements have included performances with the Orkest De Ereprijs and the Steengroevetheater Winterswijk, as well as guest appearances at the Landestheater Schleswig-Hostein. From 2022 to 2024, he appeared at Theater Altenburg Gera in roles such as Walter in Weinberg’s "The Passenger" and Eisenstein in Strauss' "The Bat."

In the 2024/25 season, Jan Kristof Schliep appeared as Emperor Altoum in Puccini’s Turandot at Stadttheater Bremerhaven. At Theater Altenburg Gera, he stepped in at short notice as Ktesiphar in the premiere of d’Albert’s rarely performed opera Die toten Augen. Also jumping in only a few days before before the opening night, he is performing the role of Walter in Weinberg’s The Passenger at Theater Krefeld Mönchengladbach.

He is also highly active as a concert singer. His repertoire spans classical works such as Haydn’s "The Creation" and Bruckner’s "Te Deum" to roles like the Roasted Swan in Orff’s "Carmina Burana."

In addition to his performing career, Jan Kristof Schliep is deeply engaged in the study of the German language in singing and regularly works as a language coach for vocalists. Beyond the operatic field, he offers presentation and moderation courses in German, English, and Dutch, catering to both singers and non-singers alike.

Further Information

A detailed biography with a repertoire list (opera) and photos for program booklets can be found under Downloads · Opera.
Biographies and photos for the concert field are available under Downloads · Concert.