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Konstantin Reinfeld plays HOHNER harmonicas customized by Thomas Hanke
Konstantin Reinfeld
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Konstantin Reinfeld is an OPUS Klassik-winning harmonica soloist, composer and music producer. His work spans classical music, jazz and global pop, from orchestral and chamber music performances to international stage and studio collaborations.
He has performed at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and the Cologne Philharmonie, as well as at the World Expos in Dubai and Osaka. He has also appeared with Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred, including at a concert before more than 320,000 people.
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Konstantin Reinfeld is an OPUS Klassik-winning harmonica soloist, composer and music producer whose work spans classical music, jazz and global pop. Known for his lyrical playing, expressive phrasing and improvisational approach, he performs internationally as a soloist with orchestras, in chamber music ensembles and in collaborations across genres.
He has appeared at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Cologne Philharmonie and the World Expos in Dubai and Osaka. His orchestral collaborations include performances with the Staatskapelle Weimar, NDR Radiophilharmonie and WDR Funkhausorchester.
A central part of his concert career is his long-standing partnership with pianist Benyamin Nuss. Their repertoire spans classical works, film music, jazz and contemporary compositions. In 2019, Reinfeld received the OPUS Klassik for their album Debut. Their 2026 release Elevation on Berlin Classics features two new orchestral works by Wolf Kerschek and Benyamin Nuss, recorded with the Detmolder Kammerorchester.
Beyond his classical concert work, Reinfeld has performed with artists including Nathan East and Marc Marshall. His international studio work spans Afrobeats and global pop, with contributions to projects involving Parov Stelar, Rashmeet Kaur, Nelson Freitas, Ice Prince and Gaz Mawete. He has also shared the stage with Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred, including at a concert before more than 320,000 people.
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Konstantin Reinfeld is an OPUS Klassik-winning harmonica soloist, composer and music producer based in Hamburg, Germany. His work spans classical music, jazz and global pop, combining expressive melodic playing, improvisation and a distinctive musical voice. He performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, develops his own ensemble projects and collaborates with artists across a wide range of musical genres.
Reinfeld has appeared at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and the Cologne Philharmonie, as well as international cultural events including Expo 2020 Dubai and Expo 2025 Osaka. His orchestral collaborations include the Staatskapelle Weimar, NDR Radiophilharmonie, WDR Funkhausorchester and Badische Staatskapelle Karlsruhe. He has also performed with the Big Band of Deutsche Oper Berlin. His concert repertoire ranges from classical works and original arrangements to contemporary compositions, including works written for him by Alan Broadbent and Wolf Kerschek.
One of his most significant artistic partnerships is with pianist and composer Benyamin Nuss. Performing together internationally since 2017, the duo brings classical repertoire, film music, jazz and contemporary works into a shared musical language. Their album Debut earned Reinfeld the OPUS Klassik in 2019.
Their collaboration has since expanded into orchestral music. Released by Berlin Classics in 2026, Elevation features world-premiere recordings of Wolf Kerschek's Orchestral Suite for Harmonica, Piano and Chamber Orchestra and Benyamin Nuss' Concerto for Harmonica, Piano and Orchestra, recorded with the Detmolder Kammerorchester under conductor David Niemann.
Jazz and improvisation have remained central to Reinfeld's musical development. Alongside his classical concert work, he has recorded original compositions, led jazz ensembles and performed with musicians including Nathan East, Marc Marshall and Joscho Stephan.
His international work also extends into global pop and record production. As a producer, mixing and mastering engineer, he has contributed to projects involving Parov Stelar, Rashmeet Kaur, Nelson Freitas, Ice Prince and Gaz Mawete, as well as recordings produced by acclaimed Nigerian producer Masterkraft. He has also appeared on stage with Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred, including at a concert before more than 320,000 people. His studio work connects him with artists and producers across Europe, Africa and Asia.
In addition to his performing and recording career, Reinfeld is an internationally active educator. He studied at the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre and received instruction from American harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy. He is the author of Do-It-Yourself Harmonica, published by Hal Leonard, and regularly teaches masterclasses and develops educational material for harmonica players worldwide.