Gotthold Schwarz, born in Saxony, began his musical career as a member of the St. Thomas Choir in Leipzig. He continued on to study voice and organ at the Hochschule für Musik there; his later teacher included Peter Schreier. Since 1986 Gotthold Schwarz has been a lecturer at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Hochschule für Musik in Leipzig. Extensive international engagements as soloist have taken him to the USA, Finland, and Japan. In Germany he has been a guest at all famous festivals.
Stefan Altner, manager of the St. Thomas Choir in Leipzig, returns to Houston and to Christ the King Lutheran Church. Dr. Altner will accompany Mr. Schwarz on the piano and will play for services on October 8 and 15. He is also an alumnus of the St. Thomas Choir. He earned his doctorate from the University of Leipzig.