Dietrich Petzold, born on January 8, 1954, in Bad Berka, Germany, is a violinist and composer. He began his classical violin training in Eisenach and Weimar from 1959 to 1970. Petzold began his career as a soloist in 1974, working with various ensembles including the Klaus Lenz Big Band and Stefan Diestelmann Folk Blues Band, as well as with musicians and composers such as Maria Farantouri, Mikis Theodorakis, and Chris Jarrett. His discography included albums such as Dis/con/sent (2018) and Kühlspot Social Club (2018). In addition to his musical performances, Petzold has composed for theater, film, and radio productions, working with notable institutions like the Deutsches Theater Berlin and the Staatstheater Cottbus.
