Christine Hoock

Christine Hoock is a **University Professor of Double Bass** at the **Mozarteum University Salzburg**, affiliated with the **School of Music & Art Education (SOMA)** and **Strings Department**. She is a globally celebrated soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer, renowned for her virtuosic interpretations of classical, jazz, and electronic music. Her career spans prestigious festivals like Lucerne, Berlin, and San Sebastian, alongside masterclasses worldwide.

• Education: Completed studies in Frankfurt and Geneva with Günter Klaus and Franco Petracchi.
• Leadership: Founder and Artistic Director of the **International Rhodius Academy for Double Bass**, and former Director of the International JM Sperger Competition.
• Awards: 2021 Solo Performance Award from the International Society of Bassists.

Her research interests focus on expanding the double bass’s role in solo and cross-genre performances. She actively collaborates with composers, inspiring works dedicated to her, and mentors emerging talent through teaching and competitions. Key ensembles include **BassART**, **Trio Asturiana**, and **SPACE:BASS**, blending classical traditions with experimental soundscapes.