Christian Ofenbauer

Christian Ofenbauer is a university professor of Harmony & Counterpoint at the Mozarteum University's Department of Composition & Music Theory. He holds a Dr.phil. in musicology (2016) and a Magister degree. His academic career includes teaching roles in Germany and Austria since 1989. He specializes in 20th-century and contemporary music theory, interpretation studies, and composition. As a multifaceted artist, he is also an organist, conductor, composer, visual artist, and 5th Dan Japanese archer.

• Education:
• Vienna Academy of Music (Organ with Herbert Tachezi; Composition with Alfred Uhl and Friedrich Cerha)

His research focuses on bridging theoretical and practical dimensions of modern music, informed by his performing career across Europe and Asia. While no specific awards are listed, his academic work integrates interdisciplinary approaches combining musicology with performance and visual arts.

No recent articles or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His professional activities emphasize pedagogical innovation in music theory and compositional practice.