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Elizabeth Blumenstock is a Professor of Baroque Violin and Viola in the Historical Performance department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). She teaches applied lessons and courses on Baroque Violin and Viola, emphasizing historical performance practices. Her email is eblumenstock@sfcm.edu, and she is based in Office 509.
Blumenstock holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Royal Conservatory of Music in The Hague. She is a leading figure in Baroque music performance, serving as Artistic Director of the Corona del Mar Baroque Music Festival (2011) and holding the role of Concertmaster in both the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and American Bach Soloists. She has been praised by The Washington Post for her 'hair-trigger virtuosity.'
Her research interests revolve around authentic Baroque performance techniques, with a focus on composers like Bach, Handel, and Rameau. Though no recent academic articles are listed, her recordings include Bach Violin Sonatas (Harmonia Mundi) and Vivaldi Concertos (Reference Recordings), showcasing her expertise in historical repertoire.
Blumenstock is also active in ensembles such as the Göttingen International Handel Festival. She advocates for technical mastery through daily practice routines tied to performance repertoire. Outside music, she is passionate about visual arts and evolution studies.
