Halvor K. Hosar

Halvor K. Hosar (born 1986) serves as Senior Lecturer in Musicology and Head of Department at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in classical music from the classicism era with particular expertise in 18th-century composers.

Education:

• Doctorate in Musicology from University of Auckland (thesis on Johann Baptist Wanhal's church music)
• Studies at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
• Undergraduate studies at NTNU

Research Focus: Dr. Hosar's work centers on Early Music preservation and cataloging, with significant contributions to the digital documentation of Johann Baptist Wanhal's compositions. His scholarship spans Church Music analysis, Classical Music publishing, and editorial leadership for historical music collections including Ignaz Pleyel's works. He actively bridges academic research with public engagement through CD liner notes for LAWO Classics and the Barokkfest festival.

Scientific Recognition:

• No formal awards specified in source material

Academic Leadership: As Department Head, he oversees institutional responsibilities while directing the Centre for Early Music in Trondheim's research initiatives. His editorial role for Musikk & Historie journal shapes contemporary discourse in historical musicology.

Research Infrastructure: Leads the Centre for Early Music in Trondheim, driving digital preservation projects including the Wanhal digital catalogue (www.ntnu.edu/classical-ages) and Norwegian Music Heritage's Berlin family editions.