Solo Coach

Anke Schwabe

Anke Schwabe was born in Magdeburg. She attended the Special School for Music in Weimar and continued her studies at Franz Liszt Music Academy there. In 1992 she completed her degree in the subjects of vocal coaching and piano. While still studying, her special interest was in Lieder accompaniment and chamber music which she could fulfil in numerous concerts. Immediately after finishing she was appointed to the Komische Oper in Berlin as a solo coach. During that engagement she from 1993 to 1995 completed advance studies in Lieder accompaniment and also participated actively in numerous Lieder courses.

Since 1996, Anke Schwabe has been solo coach at Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz. During the 2006/2007 season she additionally held the position of study director. But her major passion continues to be chamber music and Lieder accompaniment which she pursues in concerts when time permits. In the chamber music series of Gärtnerplatztheater Anke Schwabe is a sought after pianist and regularly gives concerts together with members of the orchestra.