Ulf Schneider studied violin with Jens Ellermann, Felix Galimir, and Thomas Zehetmair. As a
co-founding member of the renowned Trio Jean Paul, he was First Prizewinner at the international
chamber music competitions of Osaka, Melbourne, and Bonn. Widespread activities as the member
of a duo, the Jean Paul Trio, and the Bartholdy Quintet have led him to make regular appearances
in prestigious concert series as well as at music festivals in Europe, North America, South America,
and Australia. Schneider also favours collaborations with actors and actresses in programmes that
combine music and the spoken word. He holds the post of Violin Professor at Hanover University of
Music, Drama and Media.