Frank Hentschel

Frank Hentschel is a leading academic in the field of musicology, currently serving as a Full Professor at the University of Cologne since 2011. His career spans prestigious institutions including Gießen University, Jena University, Free University Berlin, and Harvard University as a Visiting Scholar. His research focuses on Music History (18th-21st centuries), Medieval Music Theory, Film Music, and the intersection of Music and Ideology.

• Full Professor, University of Cologne (2011–present)
• Associate Professor, Gießen University & Jena University (2003–2011)
• Wissenschaftlicher Assistent, Free University Berlin & Thomas Institute (1995–2006)

Research interests include the history of emotions, digital humanities, and methodology of musicology, with a notable emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches. His scholarly work bridges historical analysis and contemporary technological applications, exemplified by projects like MUSE4Music.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• Feodor Lynen-Fellowship (2003)
• Member of the Haydn Institute
• Director of the Max Bruch Archive
• Liaison Lecturer, German Academic Scholarship Foundation