Lea Rahel Bader

Lea Rahel Bader is a Lecturer in Baroque Cello and Basso Continuo Practice at the Universität der Künste Berlin's Faculty of Music. She holds international acclaim as a performer of early and contemporary music, specializing in Baroque cello and viola da gamba. Her career began with the 'most promising baroque cellist' award at the 2012 Leipzig Bach Competition.

• Teaching: Baroque Cello, Basso Continuo for bass strings
• Affiliations: Ensemble United Berlin (Residence Ensemble at Konzerthaus Berlin), Lautten Compagney, Freiburger Barockorchester

Research focuses on reviving neglected works like Domenico Lanzetti's cello concerto, and interpreting 20th/21st century compositions. Active in premiering new works through collaborations with composers like Helmut Oehring.

• Awards: Hanns-Eisler Prize, multiple competition victories

Performance highlights include international festivals (Styriarte, York Early Music, Göttingen Händel Festival) and recordings with labels like Harmonia Mundi and Sony Music. Engages in interdisciplinary projects combining music with poetry and theater.