Felix Diergarten

Prof. Dr. Felix Diergarten is a full-time Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU), part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He specializes in music analysis, history of music theory, and studies of composers such as Anton Bruckner, Haydn, and Josquin des Prez. His career includes roles as Professor for Historical Music Theory at Schola Cantorum Basiliensis (2009–2016) and Professor for Music Theory at Musikhochschule Freiburg (2016–2023). He holds a Dr.phil. from Dresden Hochschule für Musik and has been honored with awards from the Cusanuswerk, Richard-Wagner-Verband, and MERKUR Essay Competition. His research focuses on liturgical music, compositional techniques, and historical performance practices.

Key publications include a 2023 biography of Anton Bruckner, a critical guide to Bruckner's sacred works, and studies on 18th-century music analysis. His work bridges historical scholarship with practical pedagogy, as seen in textbooks like Formenlehre. Current research explores medieval composition practices and the legacy of Bruckner's early career. He actively contributes to academic discourse through symposia and editorial roles, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to musicology.