Leonhard Kreutzmann joins KD SCHMID

Leonhard Kreutzmann first gained international attention as a finalist in the prestigious Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, where he conducted the London Symphony Orchestra. He is currently Chief Conductor of the KHG-Orchester Freiburg, holds a scholarship from Forum Dirigieren of the German Music Council, and served as Assistant Conductor to Dirk Kaftan with the Beethoven Orchester Bonn at Beethovenfest Bonn 2025.
Leonhard Kreutzmann is studying conducting at the Zurich University of the Arts with Christoph-Mathias Mueller and Johannes Schlaefli. 

 “KD SCHMID is delighted to welcome Leonhard Kreutzmann to the roster. We are thrilled to be partnering with him at this exciting stage of his musical journey and look forward to developing many inspiring projects together in the years ahead.” — Christoph Drescher, Managing Director, KD SCHMID 

 “I’m truly excited to be joining KD SCHMID and feel inspired to begin working with such a wonderful and dedicated team. From our first contact, I felt a strong sense of shared vision and trust, and I look forward to the journey ahead with great confidence and enthusiasm.” — Leonhard Kreutzmann