Gertrud Huber

Gertrud Huber is a German zither player, harpist, and educator specializing in Alpine folk music traditions. She holds a Ph.D. from the Institute for Folk Music Research and Ethnomusicology at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2014) and serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in zither pedagogy at the Federal Academy for Musical Youth Education in Trossingen. Her career spans solo performances, ensemble collaborations, and cross-cultural research.

Her research interests focus on:

• Alpine folk music preservation
• Zither's role in cultural memory
• Migrant identity formation
• Gender dynamics in zither education
• Historical evolution of plucked string instruments
• Intercultural musical dialogues

Recent publications analyze:

• Zither traditions across Europe (2014)
• Gender perceptions in zither teaching (2012)
• Intercultural instrument adaptations (2013)
• Historical documentation of zither musicians (2010)

Scientific awards include:

• First national prize at 'Jugend musiziert' (1981)
• Youth award at 'Zwiesler Fink' (1982)
• Continued juror role at international zither competitions