Karl-Heinz Steffens (born 28 November 1961) is a German clarinettist and conductor. He is the Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz (German State Philharmonic Orchestra of Rhineland-Palatinate). On the 1st of August 2016 Steffens additionally took up his new position as Music Director of the Den Norske Opera & Ballett.