Kammerchor Konservatorium Winterthur

Switzerland

Kammerchor Konservatorium Winterthur is an ambitious vocal ensemble that has built a strong reputation in the Swiss choral scene since its founding in 2009. The choir consists of approximately 40 talented singers, aged 19 to 30, who began their musical journey in the Singschule and now perform choral music at a high level.

Known for its refined sound and versatile repertoire, the choir performs both classical and contemporary music, ranging from sacred works and folk songs to modern compositions. It frequently collaborates with renowned musicians and orchestras, including the Musikkollegium Winterthur, for the performance of larger oratorios. With performances both nationally and internationally, the choir is a prominent presence in the Swiss music world.

Conductor
Philipp Klahm studied school music, German studies, and theology in Karlsruhe and Tübingen, followed by a master’s degree in conducting at the Trossingen University of Music. He specializes in children’s and youth voice training.

Since 2020, he has led the choirs of the Singschule at the Konservatorium Winterthur, from children’s choir to chamber choir, and has conducted international tours, including a trip to Scandinavia in 2024. Additionally, he conducts the Kammerchor Zürcher Unterland and the Konzertchor Luzern, which regularly performs at KKL Luzern.

With his men’s choir, CalvVoci, he has won multiple prizes at both the German Choral Competition and international competitions.