Duobsession
Duo Violin & Piano
Duobsession, consisting of violinist David Wurm and pianist Levi Schechtmann, embodies a profound passion for music that defines their artistic journey. For both musicians, music is like an obsession, driving them to explore and express their art with expectional dedication. They combine artistic excellence with impressive stage experience. The two musicians, who have been performing together since 2014, have made a name for themselves both as soloists and as an ensemble.
David Wurm is a German violinist who has performed as soloist in major venues such as the Berliner Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle Hamburg. His concert engagements have taken him across Europe as well as to China. David is concertmaster and artistic director of the Albert Schweitzer Youth Orchestra, where he combines artistic direction with the mentoring of young musicians. He is also a founding member and concertmaster of the Hamburg Chamber Orchestra. His work has been featured by NDR Kultur, NDR 90,3 and Deutschlandfunk Kultur and he contributed to CD recordings. He also regularly serves as a jury member for Jugend musiziert . David Wurm performs on a violin by Giovanni Dollenz (Trieste, 1855).
Levi Schechtmann discovered his passion for music early on and has won numerous first prizes and accolades at national and international competitions, including the Grand Prix at the International Feurich Competition in Vienna. He is a sought-after crossover artist with a large online following (1,2 Mio.) and works as a Bechstein Ambassador, collaborating closely with the renowned instrument manufacturer. Levi is currently a student at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg in the class of concert pianist and professor Anna Vinnitskaya.
Duobsession has demonstrated their outstanding collaboration and musical versatility in numerous concerts. In October 2024, David and Levi gave their 10 years anniversary concert at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, marking a highlight in their shared musical journey.
Hamburg Chamber Orchestra
Concertmaster & Founding member
The Hamburg Chamber Orchestra offers outstanding musicians the freedom to bring their own interpretations to life in an artistic environment. Founded in 2022 by ARD award-winner Christian Kunert and Sony Classical artist Niklas Liepe, we unite top musicians from Hamburg.
The ensemble consists of established professional musicians and exceptional young talents who share a passion for music beyond their daily work in orchestras or teaching at universities. The Hamburg Chamber Orchestra pursues creative freedom and independence, allowing us to place the enthusiasm of the musicians at the forefront. They believe this is the only way to create the unique sound that fills the concert hall with energy and passion, whether in quiet or powerful moments.
Albert Schweitzer
Youth Orchestra
Artistic Director & Concertmaster
The Albert Schweitzer Youth Orchestra (ASJ) is a cross-regional youth orchestra whose members are composed in roughly equal parts of music students, primarily from the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre (HfMT), and talented school students.
This combination enables professional orchestral work at a very high level, inspiring and motivating gifted students. Through exchanges with university students, connections are formed, and questions are answered. Thus, the ASJ sees itself not only as a youth orchestra but also as a training orchestra.
Many former members now play in successful and renowned orchestras; some have gained international recognition as soloists and chamber musicians and also perform with the ASJ as soloists. Among the former members are Christian Tetzlaff and Michael Mücke as concertmasters, Jens Peter Maintz (principal cellist of the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin), Martin Löhr (principal cellist of the Berlin Philharmonic), and Jan Philipp Sprick (President of the HfMT Hamburg).
Since 2020, Sebastian Beckedorf has served as the conductor of the orchestra. Since June 2022, David Wurm has served as concertmaster of the Albert Schweitzer Youth Orchestra, where he combines artistic direction with the mentoring of young musicians. In this role, he frequently takes on solo performances.



