German by birth and French by adoption, Udo Reinemann, who directs the Ensembles des Heures Romantiques, is distinguished both as a singer and as a teacher who has trained many young singers in Amsterdam, Paris, London and elsewhere. Known also for his work with the annual Touraine Festival, he has a distinguished reputation as a performer in a wide range of song, particularly in a profound study of romantic vocal repertoire, from Schubert to Mahler.