Jean Goldenbaum

Dr. Jean Goldenbaum is an Associated Researcher at the European Centre for Jewish Music (EZJM) within the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media. Their work focuses on Jewish classical music composers, Jewish music in Latin America, and German Jewish sacred music.

Research interests include exploring intersections between Jewish cultural heritage and musicological studies. Goldenbaum completed the habilitation project 'Identidad and Zehut on the staff: The History of the Jewish Classical Music Composers in Latin America', which examines diasporic musical identities.

Scientific Awards

• Brazilian art award (June 2018)

Goldenbaum has served as composer-in-residence at festivals in Finland, Austria, and Germany, and has released multiple albums showcasing works like Symphony of the Good (2010) and Live in Berlin (2017). Their contributions bridge academic research and contemporary musical composition.