born 1967 in Klagenfurt, Austria
Studies: S.Führlinger (MdW Viennna), H.Voss (MHS Stuttgart), G.Caussè (CSNM Paris)
As Viola-player of the “Goldberg_Quartett Wien” (1995-2005) studies with the famous “Melos Quartett” in Stuttgart (1998-2002), Erich Höbarth (Quatuor Mosaiques), Rudolf Leopold (Wiener Streichsextett) – .
Masterclasses a.o. with T.Zimmermann, G. Caussè, G.Knox, T. Riebl, G. Teuffel
Orchestral experience as guest musician: Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Wiener Symphoniker, RSO Wien, Camerata Salzburg, Klangforum Wien.
Chamber-ensemble productions with contemporary music conducted by P.Boulez, C.Abbado, F. Welser-Möst
Regular appearances as soloist and chamber musician: Wiener Konzerthaus, Musikverein Wien, Mozartwoche Salzburg, Styriarte Graz, Brucknerhaus Linz, Haydntage Eisenstadt – CD-productions, radio broadcasts and concert-tours throughout Europe and North America
Since 2007 Viola-player of the viennese „Kreisler String Trio” – Concerts at Musikverein Wien, Wiener Konzerthaus – Festival appearances in Austria, Germany, France, Spain, Bulgaria.
Axel Kircher plays a Viola by Matthieu Devuyst, Vienna 2007