Beate Röllecke

Beate Röllecke is a Lecturer (Lehrbeauftragte) in Basso Continuo at the University of the Arts Bremen. She holds roles in the faculty governance, serving as a representative in the Fachbereichsrat (Department Council) and Akademischen Senat (Academic Senate). She previously held the Cembalo-Professur (Harpsichord Professorship) at Folkwang Hochschule in Essen from 2000 to 2004 and is a member of the Bundeskonferenz der Lehrbeauftragten an deutschen Musikhochschulen (Federal Conference of Adjunct Lecturers at German Music Universities).

Her education includes studies at the Hochschule für Künste Bremen and Folkwang Hochschule under Prof. Ludger Rémy, complemented by masterclasses with Bob van Asperen, Hermann Max, and Michael Schneider. She has collaborated with renowned artists like Emma Kirkby, Ton Koopmann, and Sir Roger Norrington.

Röllecke’s research and performance focus on Baroque music, particularly as a harpsichordist and continuo player. Her solo debut album (2002) featuring works by J.S. Bach and Alessandro Scarlatti, and her work with Ensemble „Les Amis de Philippe“ under Ludger Rémy, earned critical acclaim, including the 2003 German Record Critics’ Prize and Goldberg Magazine’s accolade.

Her discography and radio/TV productions highlight her international career as a soloist and continuo performer. While no specific grants or advising details are noted, her teaching and ensemble leadership reflect a commitment to historical performance practice and music education.