Kristian Nyquist

Kristian Nyquist is a Lecturer and Academic Staff Member at the University of Music Karlsruhe, specializing in the Department of Keyboard, Guitar, and Harp. His work focuses on historical keyboard instruments, chamber music, and contemporary compositions from the 16th to 21st centuries. He is renowned for presenting innovative interpretations rooted in historical study, documented through CD recordings and radio productions.

Education: Trained under Huguette Dreyfus (Paris) and Christine Daxelhofer (Karlsruhe), with further studies under Gustav Leonhardt, Bob van Asperen, and Colin Tilney. Scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service and Music Academy of Villecroze supported his career.

Research/Performance: Specializes in 20th-century and contemporary works, leading to world premieres such as the Pan-American premiere of Cristóbal Halffter's *Tiempo para espacios*. Collaborations include composers like Violeta Dinescu, Peter Heeren, and Wolfgang Rihm. Notable recordings include albums on labels like Pavane, Telos, and Musicaphon, including the *Origins of Romantic Piano Music* and avant-garde works.

Awards: 2013 Echo Klassik Prize with Sergio Azzolini and Ingo Goritzki for a MD&G-label CD of François Devienne's sonatas. Competitions: Served as juror at the International Music Competition Berlin.

Teaching: Lectures on historical keyboard instruments and chamber music at the University of Music Karlsruhe, and leads interpretation courses at institutions like the Karlsruhe International Handel Academy and Rio de Janeiro Summer School.