Stephan Lutermann (*1974) is a highly sought-after conductor, organist, and pianist. Currently serving as a visiting professor, he teaches choral conducting at the HfMT Hamburg. Stephan is the founder and director of the ensembles CHOREOS and the Chamber Choir Vokalconsort Osnabrück.
Having studied at the Mozarteum Salzburg and the University of Music and Dance in Cologne, Stephan focused on organ, church music, and choral conducting. As a soloist, he regularly performs as an organist and pianist across Europe, North and South America, and Africa at prominent festivals and concert series.
Stephan’s repertoire and engagement with historical performance practices are reflected in various CD recordings (cpo, ambiente, among others) as well as radio and television broadcasts. As a conductor, he captivates audiences with his diverse choirs, earning international acclaim and prizes in competitions.
As the founder and director of the award-winning Chamber Choir “Vokalconsort Osnabrück,” Stephan has conceived new concert formats and thrilled audiences internationally with innovative programs. In recent years, he has delved into the scenic implementation of choral works, gaining broad attention and enthusiasm, particularly for his work with J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion and Johannes Brahms’s German Requiem.
The establishment of the European ensemble CHOREOS in 2016 represents the logical continuation of his innovative work. CHOREOS’s work receives international acclaim, evident in workshops and seminars across various countries showcasing the “CHOREOS Method”. These include Tallin (ECA conference), Sweden (Föreningen Sveriges Körledare), Serbia (From choir in movement to choral theatre), and Germany (e.g., chor.com, Ljc NRW, CHOREOS Academy, Nordklang Festival), indicating significant interest from the professional community.