Foto: Hanneke van HarreveltJan K ristof Schliep

Tenor

Jan Kristof Schliep studied opera singing with Prof. Gerhard Faulstich at the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media, Germany, where he studied the stylistics of "Early Music" with the countertenor Ralf Popken and oratorio repertoire with Elisabeth Graf. He currently works with vocal coach Axel Heil.

His concert repertoire spans works from all musical eras. He is particularly sought after in classical and romantic repertoire, performing pieces such as Haydn’s "The Creation", Saint-Saëns’ "Oratorio de Noël", Mozart’s "Requiem", Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" – which he has performed increasingly often in recent years – Bruckner’s "Te Deum", and the demanding tenor part in Orff’s "Carmina Burana". He is currently preparing Verdi’s "Requiem" and Beethoven’s "9th Symphony", which he plans to perform in the near future. He is also experienced in modern works, such as portraying Pilate in Arvo Pärt’s "Passio".

In addition, he has extensive experience in opera. For ten years, he was a member of the ensemble at the TfN • Theater für Niedersachsen in Hildesheim, performing in over 40 roles as a lyric and character tenor. In 2013, he was awarded the theater’s Artist Prize for "outstanding artistic achievements." Since becoming a freelance artist in 2016, he has appeared as a guest in productions including Wenzel in Smetana’s "The Bartered Bride" (2022/23, Landestheater Schleswig-Holstein) and Walter in Weinberg’s "The Passenger" (2022/23, Theater Altenburg Gera). In the 2024/25 season, he will perform as Emperor Altoum in Puccini’s "Turandot" at Stadttheater Bremerhaven.

Jan Kristof Schliep is a member of the ensemble artists e. V. association and resides in Nieuwegein/Utrecht (NL).

Further Information

A short biography (DE/EN/NL) for organizers is available for download here: [Short Biography Jan Kristof Schliep]