Stefan Behrisch

Stefan Behrisch (1971) - Orchestrator/Arranger - studied composition, arrangement and music theory at the Amsterdam, Essen and Cologne Universities of Music. He is an experienced composer, arranger and orchestrator in a broad variety of styles and ensembles. He specializes in orchestration and music preparation and has a wide range of experience with dozens of orchestral CD productions, movie scores, TV and radio broadcasts and live concert performances.

He worked with composers/ arrangers such as Vince Mendoza, Michael Gibbs, George Gruntz for artists Pat Metheny, Elvis Costello, Ivan Lins, The Brecker Brothers, Helene Fischer; and orchestras including the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, WDR Symphonic Orchestra, Metropole Orchestra; and for record companies Verve, Deutsche Grammophon, Sony/BMG, Universal – among many others.

Recent filmmusic projects include the arrangement of the orchestral score for the german movie "Bibi und Tina" (director Detlev Buck) composed by german pop band Rosenstolz.

Stefan is an expert on the transcription and arrangement of MIDI material from any source (Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer etc.) into finished orchestral scores and instrumental parts. He also offers his attendance at recording sessions and is able to prepare new orchestral material within minutes should changes to the score be required.

Next to his active work as an arranger/orchestrator Stefan is Professor of Arrangement and Music Theory at the "Hochschule der populären Künste" in Berlin.