Daniela Hölbling | Violinist & Educator
Daniela Hölbling is a versatile violinist and passionate educator, active as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player across Europe and the United States. Her recent highlights include a solo recital at the "Warsaw Autumn" festival as well as chamber music performances at the Brahms-Saal of the Vienna Musikverein and at international festivals in Portugal (Lagoa) and Denmark (Aalborg).
Performance & Experience
Daniela’s international experience was shaped during her time in the USA, where she served as concertmaster of the Western Illinois University Symphony Orchestra and held a scholarship position as second violinist of the Julstrom Faculty String Quartet.
In Austria, Daniela is a permanent member of the recreation – Grosses Orchester Graz. She is also a regular guest of the styriarte Festival orchestra, performing under renowned conductors such as Jordi Savall, Heinrich Schiff, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, and Alondra de la Parra. Her chamber music dedication has been recognized with a funding prize from the Martha Debelli Foundation and invitations to prestigious series such as "Musique de chambre" in Strasbourg.
Education & Training
Daniela received her musical education in Austria and the USA, holding both a Magistra Artium (with distinction) and a Master of Arts from the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz. Her musical development was guided by Helfried Fister, Anke Schittenhelm, and Ida Bieler, complemented by masterclasses with Igor Ozim, Yair Kless, and members of the Alban Berg Quartet. Beyond her musical pursuits, Daniela holds a degree in Electrical and Sound Engineering from the Graz University of Technology and was awarded a certificate for scientific excellence at Western Illinois University.
Teaching & Projects
Since 2016, Daniela Hölbling has been teaching violin at the Johann-Joseph-Fux Conservatory in Graz. Her university-level teaching experience, gained through intensive work with students in Professor Ida Bieler's class, directly informs her teaching today. She guides young musicians in their preparation for university entrance examinations, competitions, and further musical studies.
A particular focus of her pedagogical work is early instrumental education. As a mentor, she also shares this experience with students of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz as part of their teaching practice.
Daniela Hölbling initiated the Vivaldi-Projekt Graz, which she directs, as well as the Streicherklasse Ferdinandeum (a string class at the Ferdinandeum primary school). She also leads the conservatory's youth string ensemble (Capella Piccola), which has performed at steirischer herbst and has been featured in Ö1 radio broadcasts from the Helmut List Halle.