Barbara Pfeffer

Barbara Pfeffer is a Senior Lecturer at the College for Music and Art of Folkwang University of the Arts, specializing in School music teaching. She holds an adjunct professorship (Honorarprofessorin) at Mianyang Normal University in China. With a career spanning decades, she focuses on vocal pedagogy, particularly for training future singing instructors, and maintains an active role as an oratorio and lieder soloist in international festivals.

Research & Teaching Interests: Barbara Pfeffer’s work centers on vocal education, music pedagogy, and classical performance traditions. Her expertise bridges artistic practice with pedagogical methodologies, emphasizing the training of singing teachers.

Scientific Awards:

• Hochschulpreis (University Award, 1989)

Affiliations & Activities: She is a member of the Bundesverband Deutscher Gesangspädagogen (BDG), contributes to academic and artistic initiatives, and maintains a vibrant teaching and performance career across Europe and China.