Isabel von Bernstorff

Isabel von Bernstorff is a Lecturer at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (HfMDK Frankfurt) since 2006, specializing in piano and instrumental accompaniment. She has taught at other institutions including Franz Liszt University of Music in Weimar and State University of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart. Her career spans international concert performances and radio productions.

Her research interests focus on Classical Music, Piano Performance, Chamber Music, and Music Physiology, stemming from her advanced training in 2015. She also emphasizes Music Education and Song Accompaniment.

Scientific Awards:

• Multiple prizewinner of 'Jugend musiziert' competition
• Sponsored by Yehudi Menuhin's 'Live Music Now' program (2003-2008)
• Frankfurt Lenzewski Competition prizewinner (2006)
• Polytechnische Gesellschaft Chamber Music Competition winner (2006)
• German Music Competition scholarship in 'Piano Partner' category (2008)
• Zonta Music Prize as a duo (2008)

As coordinator of the Young Academy of the HfMDK Frankfurt since 2018, she mentors gifted young musicians. She also directs the annual Schloss Gartow Chamber Music Festival and has released recordings with GENUIN classics.