Johanna Schellenberger

Johanna Schellenberger is a renowned German concert harpist with an international reputation. She performs in recitals and as a soloist around the world, earning widespread critical acclaim. From 2020 to 2024, she was principal harpist of the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden, and in 2024 took on the same position with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva.

In her solo and chamber music performances, Johanna is particularly committed to being creatively versatile, aiming to offer her audience a broader musical experience. Her artistic endeavors include musical cabaret and various programs combining acting and dance, showcasing the diversity of her work. She has a special interest in performing music by composers from minority groups, such as the works of female composers Henriette Renié and Germaine Tailleferre. She also enjoys playing pieces that highlight the harp's wide range of tonal colors. Last season, Johanna performed Alberto Ginastera’s eclectic Harp Concerto with the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden at the Semperoper. Passionate about expanding the harp repertoire, she actively collaborates with contemporary composers to create new  works for her instrument. Johanna has performed in many of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Musikverein in Vienna, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Großes Festspielhaus in Salzburg.