Sarah Maria Sun

Sarah Maria Sun is an Associate Lecturer at the Institute of New Music, Composition and Theory within the Lucerne School of Music at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Her primary role involves teaching and performing contemporary vocal music, focusing on 20th and 21st-century repertoire. She is recognized internationally for her expertise in avant-garde vocal techniques and interdisciplinary music theater performances.

Education:

• Studied singing in Cologne and Stuttgart.
• Further studies under renowned mentors Darinka Segota and Tanja Ariane Baumgartner.

Teaching and Masterclasses:

She regularly conducts masterclasses at prestigious institutions worldwide, including:

• Universities of Oslo, Harvard, Chicago, Zürich, Rostock, Moscow, Dresden, Hannover, Berlin.
• Highly regarded for her pedagogical approach to contemporary vocal performance.

Performance Career:

Sun’s extensive repertoire encompasses over 900 compositions from the modern and contemporary eras, including over 320 world premieres. She has performed in major opera houses such as:

• Zurich Opera House, Basel, Dresden, Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Mannheim, Leipzig, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, Zagreb.
• Opéra Bastille and Opéra Comique in Paris.

Discography and Recognition:

With over 30 released CDs, her recordings have received international acclaim, with several honored with awards. These recordings highlight her dedication to preserving and innovating contemporary vocal music.

Advising and Grants:

While formal advisee listings are unavailable, her masterclasses and teaching engagements directly mentor emerging vocal artists. No specific grants are noted in the provided information.

Labs and Collaborations:

Her work often involves collaborations with composers and music theater ensembles, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the text.