Symphony Concert

Reinke studied orchestral and opera conducting at the Cologne University of Music and Dance and was awarded the Richard Wagner Scholarship. He gained valuable experience as assistant to Prof. Stephan Wehr and has conducted, amongst others, the university orchestras of Cologne and Stuttgart, the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, the Niederrhein Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of the National Theatre Mannheim. For several years now, he has also been working regularly with the Kurpfälzisches Kammerorchester.

In addition to his work with the EYOA, Reinke is particularly committed to promoting young talent. He conducts the Mannheim Youth Symphony Orchestra (JSOM), with which he won the German Youth Orchestra Prize in 2022. He is also a lecturer in orchestral conducting at the Freiburg University of Music and is the musical director of the Stamitz Orchestra Mannheim.

With the EYOA, Reinke is pursuing a clear vision: His aim is not merely to bring together Europe’s ‘child prodigies’, but musicians who wish to develop collectively, who have a vision of Europe and who engage with the future of our continent. His conducting is characterised by precision, energy and artistic depth – qualities that make him a sought-after conductor.

“I believe that in the world we live in today, genuine interaction is more important than ever. Values such as freedom, acceptance and an understanding of different cultural backgrounds can only be experienced through direct exchange – and here, in particular, through the unifying power of music. Europe only has a future if we talk to one another.”
Jan Paul Reinke. EYOA Condictor