Karl-Heinz Steffens (born 28 November 1961) is a German clarinetist and conductor.
Steffens studied clarinet from 1982 to 1985 at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart with Ulf Rodenhäuser.
In 2017, Steffens announced his intention to stand down early from the Den Norske Opera and Ballet post, owing to conflicts with then-incoming artistic director Annilese Miskimmon.
In February 2019, the Prague State Opera announced the appointment of Steffens as its next music director, effective with the 2019–2020 season.
[7] In October 2019, the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra announced the appointment of Steffens as its next principal conductor and artistic advisor, effective with the 2020–2021 season.