Wittkopf, Andreas 09/03/1963

Born on September 3rd, 1963 in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany.

As a high school student, focused on harmony and formalism as well as choir and orchestra direction (autodidactic). Classical guitar was his instrument of choice; the piano was his secondary instrument.

As a student, he founded and led various small and large ensembles, including the "Kammerchores an der TU Clausthal" (performances of Handel's "Messiah", Mozart's "Requiem", Beethoven's "Mass in C Major ", Bruckner's "Te Deum", various arrangements of Handel’s “Anthems”, among others).

Music arises through practical requirements and possibilities: arrangements of Handel’s Feuerwerke and Wassermusik for school orchestras (flute and recorder, bassoon, guitar, timpani, strings and harpsichord), as well as his "Spanischen Skizzen" (4 guitars, flutes, bassoon and strings), the "Suite Espanola" (3 guitars, recorders and flutes, bassoon and strings), three Concerti Grossi (violins, cello and strings), secular and spiritual a capella music, music for one or more guitars, music for piano, the "Anklänge" (open for improvisation), and many more.

Studied geophysics (Clausthal 1985-1989) and Protesant theology (Göttingen 1989-1995). Since 2005 he has served as the Protestant chaplain in Schwanewede, ministering to Bremen, Bremervörde, Cuxhaven and Schwanewede.