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Prof. Imke David is a Professor at Bauhaus University Weimar specializing in viola da gamba performance and music education. She actively participates in the Children's University Weimar initiative, delivering engaging lectures to inspire young audiences about musical instruments and sound.
Her professional focus encompasses:
- Historical performance practices of Renaissance and Baroque music
- Expressive techniques of viola da gamba as a storytelling instrument
- Woodworking and craftsmanship in historical instrument construction
- Music pedagogy for children and beginners
Beginning her musical journey at age five, Prof. David developed expertise across all five sizes of viola da gamba, from treble to bass instruments. She emphasizes the instrument's emotional range—from "loud and exciting" passages to "calm and quiet" moments—and incorporates humor and surprise in performances. Her dedication to instrument craftsmanship led her to carve decorative elements like lion's heads for violas da gamba during her student years.
As an educator, she focuses on transmitting technical skills while nurturing creative expression, believing music education should captivate children's natural curiosity. Her outreach through the Children's University aims to motivate future generations to learn musical instruments through accessible, joyful experiences.
