Bert Mooiman

Bert Mooiman is a lecturer in music theory, piano, and improvisation at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague, part of the University of the Arts The Hague, where he has served as a research supervisor since 2000. He obtained his PhD from Leiden University in 2021 with the thesis 'An Improvisatory Approach to Nineteenth-Century Music' and is editor of the Piano Bulletin for the European Piano Teachers Association.

His educational background includes:

• Solo Diploma in Piano (cum laude) from the Royal Conservatory The Hague
• Solo Diploma in Organ (cum laude) from the Royal Conservatory The Hague
• Main Subject in Music Theory (2003) from the Royal Conservatory The Hague

Mooiman's research centers on classical improvisation within nineteenth-century music practices, exploring historical techniques for contemporary education and performance. His work bridges music theory, performance practice, and pedagogy, emphasizing improvisation's relevance in classical contexts. He actively participates in international projects on improvisational education and has lectured at institutions in London, Bucharest, and Graz.

His notable awards include:

• Fock medal for outstanding artistic achievements
• Prize at International Organ Competition in Groningen
• Prize at International Organ Competition in Ljubljana
• Martin J. Lürsen Prize for 'Olivier Messiaen and the French harmony'

As a research supervisor, Mooiman guides students in music theory and improvisation while contributing through publications and editorial work. He is engaged in projects like 'Historically Inspired Improvisation' and research on Schoenberg's piano pieces, fostering interdisciplinary approaches in music education.

Mooiman serves as organist at the Nieuwe Badkapel in The Hague since 1989 (involved in restoring the 1926 Van Dam organ) and was titular organist at the Grote Kerk in Breda until 2011. He performs internationally as a pianist in solo and chamber settings and is a regular guest organist with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra.