Ludwig Quandt

Ludwig Quandt, who comes from a musical family, is first principal cellist of the Berliner Philharmoniker. Ludwig Quandt studied at the University of Music Lübeck under Arthur Troester, first principal cellist of the Berliner Philharmoniker from 1935-1945, whose final student he was almost 50 years later. In 1985, he earned his diploma and in 1987 passed his graduate exam with distinction. During and following his studies he attended master classes with Boris Pergamenschikow, Zara Nelsova, Maurice Gendron, Wolfgang Boettcher and Siegfried Palm. Twice he was selected for the nationwide German “Young Artists Concerts”.

Quandt, Prizewinner at the ARD International Music Competition, played for two years in the Berliner Philharmoniker before becoming the orchestra’s principal cellist. He also appears internationally as a soloist and chamber music player and is a member of various Philharmonic ensembles. He plays a 1675 cello by Francesco Ruggieri of Cremona.

As of August 2023