Lilian von der Nahmer
Interview
Where do I come from?
Aubing, München
Why do I sing?
Because for me it is the most beautiful and intimate art form. Music — and especially singing — connects people of all ages and backgrounds, which has often given me the opportunity to meet interesting people or work with them. Something I probably would never have experienced without music.
And what do I like apart from singing?
I really enjoy cooking and baking. I love reading and going on trips with family and friends.
My own personal musical highlight?
In May 2025, I had the privilege of premiering a chamber opera at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, in a role that was composed especially for me.
My motto?
Go through life with openness and curiosity and don't set yourself any limits.
Biography
Lilian von der Nahmer was born in Munich and received her first violin lessons at the age of four. In 2007 she joined the children’s choir of the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz and a few years later began private voice lessons with Lydia Menkhaus. In addition to numerous solo performances in and around Munich, Lilian was also a member of the Bavarian State Youth Choir and the Munich Philharmonic Choir. In 2023 she joined the Lautten Compagney Berlin.
Lilian completed her Bachelor of Music with Prof. Anna Korondi at the Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin. While studying there, she sang, among other roles, Amor in Berlioz’s Orphée, Gretel in Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel, and the First Elf in Dvořák’s Rusalka. She also appeared as “Orange” in the world premiere of Zara Ali’s chamber opera What Joy at the Deutsche Oper Berlin as part of Neue Szenen VII.
Since October 2025, Lilian has been pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Music and Theatre Munich with Prof. Christiane Iven. Artistic highlights have included masterclasses with Julie Kaufmann, Christiane Iven, Thomas Quasthoff, and Brigitte Fassbaender.