Charlotte Hug Raschèr

Charlotte Hug Raschèr is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU), specializing in Music Pedagogy and interdisciplinary artistic practice. She holds dual roles as a composer-performer, improviser, visual artist, and teaching artist. Her work integrates music, visual art, and performance in innovative formats such as Son-Icons (visual scores) and spatial performances. She leads the CAS program 'Creation & Scenario in Music' at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and teaches improvisation pedagogy at HSLU. Her research focuses on hybrid soundscapes, intercultural collaboration, and pedagogical frameworks for improvisation.

• Member of London Improvisers Orchestra and co-developer of open concepts for international improvisation ensembles
• Recipient of residencies in major cities worldwide and nomination for the Classic:Next Innovation Award (2019)
• Over 30 CDs documented with collaborations like the Moscow Contemporary Music Ensemble and London Stellari String Quartet

Her performances blend experimental instrumentation (voice, viola, electronics) with visual elements, showcased at festivals in Europe, North/South America, and Asia. Recent works emphasize site-specific compositions and interdisciplinary partnerships.