Philippe Canguilhem

Philippe Canguilhem is a Professor of Musicology at the University of Tours and a Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2017–2022). He previously held academic positions at the University of Toulouse Jean-Jaurès (1986–2019) and Strasbourg II (1992), with teaching appointments at institutions such as the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (Barcelona), Conservatoire National de Région de Toulouse, and Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris.

• Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches (2003)
• Doctorat en musicologie (1994)

His research focuses on Italian music of the 16th century, particularly the cultural and political musical life of Florence, and the history and practice of improvised counterpoint. He has also contributed to the study of early music theory and Florentine musical traditions.

Philippe has received multiple prestigious fellowships, including at Villa I Tatti (Harvard), the Italian Academy (Columbia), and the Newberry Library. His work bridges academic scholarship with performance as a professional musician in ensembles like Les Sacqueboutiers and Le Concert Spirituel.

• Senior Member, Institut Universitaire de France (2017–2022)
• Robert Lehman Visiting Professor, Villa I Tatti (2019)
• Summer Repository Research Fellow, Indiana University (2018)
• Associate Research Scholar, Italian Academy (2013)
• Fellow, Villa I Tatti (2005–2006)
• Fellow, The Newberry Library (2001)
• Fellow, Centro di Studi Rinascimentali (1991–1992)

As both a scholar and performer, he explores the intersections of historical musicology and practical musicianship, emphasizing Renaissance-era practices.