Christian Binde, horn
Born in Duisburg, Christian Binde was characterised as an artist by the contrast between new and early music, between freelance work in various orchestras and his own ensembles as well as his teaching activities. He has played with ensembles in Europe, Asia and America and taught at the universities in Linz and Trossingen.
From Duisburg to the world’s stages
Career
Born in Duisburg and raised in various cities of the Ruhr region, Christian Binde was shaped by the contrast between the industry and culture of his home region. After four years as a permanent orchestra musician, his musical path led him to early music, and geographically to Vienna, where he lived for ten years.
On stage
As an artist, Christian Binde’s career has been defined by the contrast between new and early music, between freelance work with various orchestras, his own ensembles, and his teaching activities. He has performed with ensembles such as the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, Concerto Köln, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Le Cercle de l’Harmonie Paris, Klangforum Wien, and MusikAeterna Perm (Russia) across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He has also taught at the universities in Linz and Trossingen.
Christian Binde has been living in Germany again since 2007. In 2010, he founded the ensemble Compagnia di Punto, which he has led ever since. Christian Binde has also been active as a conductor since 2016.
