Marianne Gythfeldt

Marianne Gythfeldt is a Professor at the Conservatory of Music, affiliated with the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. A renowned clarinetist, she has been a pivotal figure in New York City's music scene for over 30 years, performing with ensembles such as Ensemble Sospeso, Talea Ensemble, and Zephyros Winds, while also excelling as a solo electroacoustic musician.

• Education
  • Bachelor of Music (1988), Eastman School of Music
  • Performer's Certificate (1988), Eastman School of Music
  • Master of Music (1991), Stony Brook University

Research Interests span woodwind performance, electroacoustic music, and chamber ensemble dynamics. Her work bridges classical training with experimental genres, focusing on modern composition and interdisciplinary performance techniques.

Recent creative projects include residencies with Zephyros Winds (2019), the 2018 solo CD Only Human, and international festival appearances. She has also been part of groundbreaking premieres like Brian Ferneyhough's Contraccolpi (2016).

• Scientific Awards
  • Naumburg Chamber Music Award (1995)
  • Beebe Grant for electroacoustic research (1998)

Ensemble Leadership: Gythfeldt actively collaborates with groups like Talea Ensemble and Zephyros Winds, contributing to CD recordings and tours. She has participated in benefit concerts (e.g., 2019 Beethoven for the Rohingya) and academic residencies nationwide.