Matthias Kessler completed his bachelor's studies from 2016 to 2019 at the Zurich University of the Arts under the guidance of Professors Klaus Schwärzler, Benjamin Forster, Raphael Christen, and Martin Grubinger Junior. After graduating in 2019, he was awarded the scholarship of the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic, where he received instruction from Jan Schlichte and Wieland Welzel. Since 2021, Kessler has been pursuing his master's studies at the Hanns Eisler School of Music with Prof. Franz Schindlbeck and Prof. Rainer Seegers.
During his studies, he gained orchestral experience through participation in various youth orchestras in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany, and as a member of the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. Matthias Kessler is a sought-after guest musician in orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, and the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin.
Since January 2022, Matthias Kessler has held the position of Principal Timpanist and First Percussionist with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra. As a chamber musician, he is active in various ensembles and is a co-founder and member of TrioColores.
