Fields of Practice

Artistic
Expertise

Pianist · Conductor · Pedagogue · Artistic Director

01

Concert Pianist

Performing nationally and internationally as a solo concert pianist, piano accompanist, and chamber musician. His repertoire spans Baroque to contemporary, with a particular depth in the German Romantic tradition.

02

Orchestral Conductor

Artistic Director of the Deutsche Rheinphilharmonie and Principal Conductor of the Western Balkans Youth Orchestra. Has led numerous orchestras across Germany and internationally since 2004.

03

Choral Conductor

Extensive experience conducting choral ensembles ranging from chamber choirs to large symphonic choral forces. A sought-after collaborator for oratorio and choral-orchestral repertoire.

04

Opera Répétiteur

Active as an opera répétiteur and music theatre coach. Taught Répétition for Music Theatre at Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen, from 2022 to 2024, working closely with young singers and directors.

05

Pedagogue

A dedicated educator in piano, chamber music, and music theory. Currently Head of Music Education 0–6 at the City of Oberhausen. Former Head of the Keyboard Department at Folkwang Musikschule Essen.

06

Composer & Arranger

Writes original compositions and arrangements for a wide range of ensembles — from solo piano to full orchestra. His creative work extends into educational repertoire and community music projects.

Desar Sulejmani
Artistic Philosophy

Music as
dialogue

Desar Sulejmani's artistic philosophy is rooted in the conviction that music is, above all, a form of human dialogue — across cultures, generations, and traditions. His work consistently bridges the worlds of performance, education, and cultural exchange.

"To conduct is to listen — to the musicians, to the composers, and to the silence between the notes."

This ethos shapes every dimension of his work: the care he brings to collaborative projects with young musicians in the Western Balkans, his commitment to educational innovation in Germany, and the rigour he applies in the concert hall.

For Sulejmani, the highest expression of musicianship lies not merely in technical mastery but in the capacity to communicate something essential and human — to make each performance an unrepeatable event.

Formation

Education &
Training

1998–2003
Diploma in Piano Performance & Piano Pedagogy
Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen
2003–2006
Diploma in Concert Piano
Robert Schumann Hochschule, Düsseldorf
Continuing
Orchestral & Choral Conducting
Masterclasses and study with leading international conductors
Since 1998
Professional Performance & Artistic Direction
Active as pianist, conductor, and pedagogue across Germany and internationally