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• Historical Performance Practice
• Baroque Music
• Early Music
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Kaung-Ae Lee is a Lecturer at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany, specializing in harpsichord performance. She is affiliated with the College for Music and Art and has been teaching since the winter semester of 2007. Her educational background includes harpsichord studies under Prof. Ketil Haugsand and a chamber music degree in Early Music under Prof. Konrad Junghänel at the Hochschule für Musik Köln, culminating in a concert examen under Prof. Christian Rieger at Folkwang Hochschule Essen. Her research and performance focus on Early Music , particularly solo and continuo harpsichord practice, and she has performed internationally in Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Lebanon. Kaung-Ae Lee founded the ensemble Il Giardinetto del Paradiso in 2001 and has contributed to numerous audio recordings since 2006. Her work emphasizes historical authenticity in Baroque performance traditions.

Michaela Maria AignerView profile

Lecturer

• Early Music
• Organ Performance
• Baroque Music
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Michaela Maria Aigner serves as a Lecturer specializing in Applied Piano Skills and Score Reading at the Department of Composition & Music Theory, Mozarteum University. Her career spans over three decades of teaching and performance. Her research and artistic focus centers on Early Music and Historical Organ Performance , with deep expertise in French organ repertoire, JS Bach, and basso continuo techniques. She actively explores improvisation and score reading within historical contexts, particularly through performance on period instruments like the Egedacher organ (c. 1700). Awards: Honorable Mention Award from the Ministry of Science (1983) Work Grant for Studies at the Conservatoire in Strasbourg (1986/87) Aigner maintains an active performance career as soloist and ensemble partner, with significant contributions to church music through her long-standing role as organist at Salzburg's Franciscan Church since 1999. Her pedagogical work extends to organ instruction at the Diocesan Conservatory in Linz since 2001.

Bettina PahnView profile

Lecturer

• Historical Vocal Performance
• Baroque Music
• Art Song (Lied)
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Bettina Pahn is a Lecturer in Historical Singing at the University of the Arts Bremen since 2017. She specializes in Early Music performance, Baroque vocal techniques, and historically informed interpretation. Her teaching integrates weekly lessons for Bachelor and Master students, focusing on vocal agility, stylistic expression, and period performance practices. Collaborations with renowned artists like Dame Emma Kirkby and Ton Koopman enrich her pedagogy. Education: Studied cello initially, then voice at the Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin and Frankfurt/Main under Prof. Elsa Cavelti. Since 2012, trained under Margreet Honig, a leading historical voice pedagogue. Research emphasizes Baroque ornamentation (e.g., Rognoni's diminutions) and Romantic lied interpretation. Her performances with Ton Koopman’s ensemble earned the Echo-Klassik-Preis 2009. Recent projects include recordings of C.P.E. Bach lieder (2017) and Telemann’s moral cantatas (2020). She co-leads student mentorship with Benno Schachtner, guiding participation in competitions like the Bovicelli Competition (student Erika Tandiono won Young Talent Award in 2020). Key collaborations: Duo with Joachim Held (lute), Naxos recordings, and international masterclasses in Holland, Austria, and Italy. Upcoming engagements include a lecture-recital on 19th-century lied ornamentation at the AEC Congress (2021).

Jason YoshidaView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Early Music
• Lute Performance
• Historical Guitars
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Jason Yoshida is a part-time lecturer in Early Music at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, specializing in lutes and historical guitars. He is an internationally recognized performer with acclaimed recordings and collaborations across major early music festivals and ensembles. Education: Doctorate of Musical Arts in Early Music Performance, USC Thornton School of Music Master of Music in Classical Guitar, USC Thornton School of Music Bachelor of Music, UC Santa Barbara Yoshida's artistic focus centers on historical plucked instruments , with expertise in solo lute repertoire, Baroque/Renaissance guitar performance, and continuo practice. His work emphasizes 16th-17th century music and improvisation, highlighted by the world premiere recording of Scheidler’s Variations on a theme by Mozart for baroque lute on his internationally recognized CD Mozart Encomium . Awards and Recognition: Yoshida received international acclaim for Mozart Encomium and Ciaramella's Dances on Movable Grounds . He was selected by Early Music America for the 2011 Boston Early Music Festival Ensemble. Performance Activities: As a core member of Ciaramella (directed by Adam and Rotem Gilbert), he has performed at the Getty Museum, Berkeley Early Music Festival, and Da Camera Society. He serves as continuo player for L.A. Opera, UCSB/USC Opera departments, and Bach Collegium San Diego, with additional collaborations including Les Surprises Baroques and Angeles Consort.

• Historical Performance Practice
• Interpretation Analysis
• Digital Editions
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Niels Pfeffer serves as a Researcher at the Institute of Musicology within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Tübingen since winter semester 2021/22, concurrently holding a lecturing position for Theorbo and Harpsichord Repetition at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart since 2017/18. His educational trajectory features advanced specialization in historical performance practice: Master of Arts in Lute (Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, 2021-2023) Master of Arts in Basso Continuo (Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, 2019-2021) Master of Arts in Harpsichord (Musikhochschule Freiburg, 2017-2019) Master of Arts in Guitar (Royal Conservatoire Den Haag, 2017-2019) Bachelor of Arts in Harpsichord and Guitar (Musikhochschule Stuttgart, 2013-2017) Pfeffer's research bridges historical musicology with digital humanities, focusing on temporal structures in Baroque keyboard repertoire and developing critical digital editions. His work examines performance practices through analytical frameworks that integrate historical context with contemporary digital methodologies, particularly in French and German Baroque traditions. His publications reveal consistent engagement with 17th-18th century musicology, combining close analysis of Louis Couperin's preludes with digital edition projects for Mattheson's theoretical works. This interdisciplinary approach demonstrates how digital tools can illuminate historical performance conventions while preserving scholarly rigor in musicological research.

Catherine MartinView profile

Professor

• Historical Performance
• Baroque Violin
• Classical Repertoire
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Catherine Martin is a Professor of Historical Performance at the Royal College of Music (RCM), specializing in baroque violin and historical string ensemble techniques. She is also affiliated with the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. St Anne’s College, Oxford (BAHons) Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Advanced Solo Studies with David Takeno) Her research and practice focus on historical performance practices from the early 1600s to the 19th century, with expertise in baroque violin, classical repertoire, and Norwegian folk music. She leads projects ranging from chamber groups to large-scale orchestral works like Handel’s oratorios and Bach’s Passions. Notable recordings include collaborations with the Gabrieli Consort and Players (Deutsche Grammophon), Ensemble Galant (EMI), and I Fagiolini (Chandos). She won the 2019 Helpmann Award for her leadership in Purcell’s King Arthur with Gabrieli Consort. Leader of Gabrieli Consort and Players (since 2005) Concertmaster of Die Kölner Akademie (since 2010) Founding member of Early Opera Company (since 1994) Second violinist in Salomon String Quartet (since 2003) Collaborator with Collegium Musicum 90 She actively coaches amateur musicians and runs workshops on historical performance techniques for both baroque and modern instrument players.

JungHae KimView profile

Professor

• Harpsichord Performance
• Historical Keyboard Instruments
• Baroque Music
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JungHae Kim is a Professor of Music Theory and Musicianship at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, renowned for her harpsichord virtuosity and advocacy of historical performance practices. As director of MusicSources (Center for Historically Informed Performance) and founder of Ensemble Mirable, she actively promotes early music through performances and recordings. Education: Diplomas in harpsichord performance from Peabody Institute, Oberlin Conservatory, and Sweelinck Conservatorium, culminating in studies with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam. Her research and performance focus revolves around Baroque music, French harpsichord repertoire, and historical keyboard techniques. Notable performances include collaborations with Sigiswald Kuijken (2016) and Bart Kuijken (2023), as well as appearances with the San Francisco Symphony. Recordings include D’Anglebert's harpsichord works (2010), Bach suites (2017), and Triemer's cello sonatas (2004). Ensemble Mirable, which she co-founded, has received recognition from Early Music America for its innovative programming.

Andreas WehrenfennigView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Music
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Performance
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Prof. Andreas Wehrenfennig is a renowned harpist and academic, currently holding a harp class at the University of Music and Theatre Rostock since 2010. He serves as solo harpist of the Staatskapelle Halle and has been a member since 2000. His career includes roles in the Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic Orchestra and extensive chamber music collaborations, notably with the Duo Bellini. He specializes in contemporary music, performing premieres of commissioned works and participating in festivals like IMPULS-Festival for Contemporary Music. Education: Studies with Germaine Lorenzini (Lyon, 1991) University of Music and Performing Arts Munich (1994–1998, Diplom under Prof. Helga Storck) Mozarteum University Salzburg (Graduation with distinction under Prof. Edward Witsenburg) Teaching: Appointed lecturer at Georg Friedrich Händel Conservatory (Halle, 2001), Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, and University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar. His students excel in national competitions such as “Jugend musiziert.” Artistic Work: Regular solo performances with Staatskapelle Halle, Baroque continuo specialist in Händelfestspielorchester, and collaborations with ensembles like organ, horn, and brass quintets. Awards: 2016 Honorary Professorship for contributions to music Labs/Teams: Active in Duo Bellini (oboe/cor anglais & harp) and ensemble avantgarde’s musica nova series.

James MunroView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Early Music
• Baroque Music
• Chamber Ensembles
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James Munro is a distinguished double bass and violone specialist with a focus on early music. He studied at the Sydney Conservatorium, earning his Bachelor of Music degree with the highest distinction, cum laude, and later specialized in baroque double bass at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, graduating in 1992. Active member of Freiburger Barockorchester Collaborated with ensembles like La Petite Bande and Anima Eterna Co-founder of Ausonia ensemble His expertise spans chamber and continuo performance, solo roles, and teaching masterclasses across Europe. He has participated in recordings and global performances, emphasizing historical accuracy and collaborative artistry. Notable accolades include graduating cum laude and critical acclaim for his recordings with Ausonia ensemble.

• Renaissance Music
• Baroque Music
• Lute Performance
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Jakob Lindberg ARCM, FRCM serves as Professor of Lute, archlute, theorbo and historical guitar at the Royal College of Music's Historical Performance faculty. With extensive expertise in early music performance, he has established himself as one of the world's finest lutenists through his solo performances and ensemble work. Lindberg's research and performance interests focus on Renaissance and Baroque music, particularly specializing in lute performance on historical instruments. His work has brought Scottish lute music to public attention and demonstrated the beauty of Italian repertoire for chitarrone. He is recognized as one of the most prolific performers in the early music field, with particular expertise in lute, archlute, theorbo and historical guitar performance. As an active continuo player on theorbo and archlute, Lindberg has collaborated with many well-known English ensembles. His performance career has been characterized by pioneering recordings that present previously unrecorded music, significantly contributing to the field of historical performance practice.

• Early Music
• Harpsichord Performance
• Baroque Opera
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Lilianna Stawarz serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Early Music at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. She is the Co-founder and Artistic Director of the Dramma per Musica Baroque Opera Festival and President of the Association of Baroque Art Lovers Dramma per Musica. Her academic foundation includes a 1988 harpsichord degree with distinction from the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music (studying under Władysław Kłosiewicz) and a 1990 diploma from the Conservatoire National de Region de Rueil-Malmaison (with Huguette Dreyfus). Her scholarly work centers on Early Music performance practice , with specialization in harpsichord repertoire , Baroque opera conducting , and chamber music . She pioneers historically informed interpretations of J.S. Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi while reviving Polish Baroque works like Mielczewski's Opera Omnia. Her research integrates performance with musicological analysis of 17th-18th century compositional techniques. Recent recordings demonstrate consistent focus on Baroque masterworks across keyboard, vocal, and chamber genres, particularly Bach's chamber sonatas (2019), Caldara's sacred oratorio (2018), and Handel's suites (2007), establishing her as a leading authority in Central European early music revival. Major recognitions include: Fryderyk Award (2018) for Caldara's Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo Coryphaeus of Polish Music (2015) for Handel's Agrippina Cyprian Kamil Norwid Award (2018) for Vivaldi's Farnace Bronze Cross of Merit (2005) and Merit for Polish Culture (2014) At the university, she teaches figured bass realization and directs opera productions while mentoring students in historical performance. She founded the Dramma per Musica Festival to create performance opportunities for emerging artists in Baroque repertoire. Her 20-year tenure with ensemble Il Tempo (1988-2008) and 26 years with Warsaw Chamber Opera (1991-2017) established her as a core figure in Poland's early music ecosystem, culminating in her current leadership of the Department of Early Music.

Friederike HeumannView profile

Professor

• Early Music
• Viola da gamba performance
• Historical String Chamber Music
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Professor Friederike Heumann is a renowned violist da gamba specializing in historical string chamber music at the University of Music Würzburg. Previously, she taught at the Munich University of Music and Performing Arts, where she continues to maintain teaching responsibilities. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in early music performance. Her educational background includes studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis with Jordi Savall and Paolo Pandolfo, where she completed a soloist diploma in early music. Following her studies, she received a scholarship at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, establishing her career as a freelance musician. Professor Heumann's research interests focus on historical performance practice, particularly the viola da gamba repertoire from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. She has pioneered innovative approaches to 17th-century instrumental music, blending scholarly rigor with artistic expression. Her work explores the intersections between historical techniques and contemporary performance practices, with special emphasis on improvisation within the stylus phantasticus tradition. Her discography reveals a systematic exploration of historical repertoire, progressing from foundational works by Buxtehude and Erlebach to more experimental projects incorporating Mediterranean musical traditions. Her recordings demonstrate increasing sophistication in historical reconstruction while maintaining artistic vitality, with recent projects expanding into cross-cultural musical dialogues. Diapason d'or award for L'Harmonie des Nations 4 clés de Télérama for multiple recordings Choc du Monde de la Musique recognition 10 de Répertoire/Classica distinction 5 Étoiles de Goldberg accolade Premio Bonporti first prize with ensemble Le Nuove Musiche Professor Heumann actively mentors students through her teaching positions at both Würzburg and Munich institutions, while also conducting international masterclasses. She serves on juries for major early music competitions, contributing to the development of the next generation of performers. Her ensemble Stylus Phantasticus functions as both a performance vehicle and pedagogical laboratory for exploring historical chamber music practices. Through her ensemble Stylus Phantasticus, Professor Heumann has created a dynamic performance platform that bridges scholarly research and artistic expression. The ensemble regularly collaborates with leading vocal soloists and instrumentalists, presenting innovative programs that explore the boundaries of historical performance while maintaining rigorous scholarly foundations.

• Early Music
• Baroque Performance Practice
• Harpsichord
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Henrike Seitz serves as a Lecturer at the University of Music Würzburg, specializing in harpsichord accompaniment and basso continuo within the Department of Historical Instruments. She is part of the faculty responsible for teaching early music performance practice at this prestigious German conservatory. Her expertise lies in historical keyboard performance, with particular focus on Baroque-era practices. The Department of Historical Instruments at Würzburg offers comprehensive training in period instruments including Baroque violin, cello, trumpet, recorder, double reed instruments, lute, traverso, and viola da gamba. As a specialist in continuo playing, Seitz contributes to the training of instrumentalists and vocalists in authentic performance practices of the 17th and 18th centuries. Her work supports the university's strong emphasis on historically informed performance across various ensembles including the Baroque Orchestra (BaHI).

Matthew MazanekView profile

Academic

• Music Improvisation
• Historical Performance Practice
• Contemporary Classical Music
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Dr. Matthew Mazanek serves as a Teaching Fellow at Bath Spa University's Bath School of Music and Performing Arts, where he teaches guitar performance, musicianship, historical musicology, and philosophy of popular music. As a multi-instrumentalist specializing in classical guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, and banjo, he bridges historical performance practices with contemporary musical exploration. Education: Bachelor of Music, State University of New York at Fredonia Master of Music, Manhattan School of Music Doctor of Music Performance, Royal Irish Academy of Music Mazanek's research centers on 19th century improvisation practices and their relevance to modern musical contexts. His scholarly work intersects with traditional/folk music, experimental avant-garde traditions, and community music practices. As both a performer and musicologist, he examines how historical improvisational techniques can inform current pedagogical approaches and creative practices across diverse musical genres. His recent publications demonstrate engagement with both historical performance practice (2024's Figured Bass Accompaniment in Europe ) and philosophical dimensions of musical experience (2023's Music and Pleasure Before the Law ). These works reflect his dual commitment to practical musicianship and theoretical inquiry, with particular attention to how historical practices can illuminate contemporary musical challenges. Professional Affiliations: Royal Musical Association The Lute Society British Academy Early Career Research Network Beyond his university position, Mazanek serves as President of the Board of Directors for Internal Creations and as Deputy Musicianship Teacher at the Royal College of Music. His external roles demonstrate active engagement with both scholarly communities and professional music organizations, supporting his integrated approach to performance, research, and education.

Sonja KrausView profile

Assistant Professor

• Franz Anton Hoffmeister
• Unpublished Cello Repertoire of the 18th-19th Century
• Music Education in Third World Countries
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Dr. Sonja Kraus is an Assistant Professor of Cello/Bass at the University of South Dakota and cellist of the renowned Rawlins Piano Trio. A native of Germany, she holds degrees from the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart (BMus) and Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music (MMus, DMus). Her career spans international performance, teaching, and research. Doctor of Music, Cello Performance, Indiana University - Jacobs School of Music, 2019 Master of Music, Cello Performance, Indiana University - Jacobs School of Music, 2013 Bachelor of Music, Cello Performance and Pedagogy, State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, 2012 Kraus specializes in uncovering and editing unpublished cello works from the Classical era, particularly those by Franz Anton Hoffmeister. Her research also addresses music education in developing regions and injury prevention in string players. Her recent publications focus on repertoire expansion, chamber music pedagogy, and collaborative compositions. She has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 Professor of the Game award at USD and 1st Prize in the 2015 Popper Competition. Her grants include multi-year funding from the South Dakota Arts Council for touring with the Rawlins Piano Trio. Professor of the Game, University of South Dakota, 2024 The American Prize - Chamber Music Professional Division, 2022 Pi Kappa Lambda Honors Society Inductee, 2019 Doctoral Dissertation Awards, Indiana University (2017) and Cusanuswerk (2016)