Lisa Wedekind

Lisa Wedekind is a renowned mezzo-soprano and vocal pedagogue affiliated with the State University of Music Trossingen, where she holds a singing class and teaches vocal pedagogy, methodology, and didactics. She also previously held teaching roles at the University of Music, Drama and Media Hannover and the University of Music Saar in Saarbrücken. Her academic career includes assistant roles under notable figures like Judith Lindenbaum and Prof. Arthur Janzen.

Her research interests focus on vocal technique, historically informed performance practices, and music education. She emphasizes the integration of pedagogical expertise with human empathy and curiosity about vocal development. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs, including master's studies in Music Education.

Wedekind’s performance career spans major opera houses (Bern, Bonn, Düsseldorf) and concert venues (Berlin Philharmonie, Liederhalle Stuttgart), with notable roles such as Dorabella (Cosí fan tutte), Erda (Das Rheingold), and Ruggiero (Alcina). She is also celebrated for Handel interpretations and chamber music collaborations across Europe and Asia.

Her awards include the German National Singing Competition 1st Prize and the GEDOK Song Competition 1st Prize. She regularly conducts masterclasses in Germany and Italy, emphasizing ensemble singing and vocal training. Recent projects include workshops on scenic design and vocal support for professional singers.

Labs/Teams: She leads vocal pedagogy initiatives at Trossingen, collaborates with institutions like the Cologne Philharmonic, and directs choral projects such as 'Singing with Class' for primary schools.