Sibylle Mahni

Prof. Sibylle Mahni is a renowned horn player and music educator currently serving as Professor of Horn at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music Berlin since the winter semester 2020/21. She previously held professorial positions at the University of Music Würzburg, as well as in Mainz and Saarbrücken, and was a lecturer in Frankfurt/Main. She is affiliated with the School of Music at one of Germany’s most prestigious music conservatories.

• Education: University of Music and Performing Arts, Frankfurt/Main
• Degree: Concert Exam
• Scholarships: Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes, Villa Musica

Her research and artistic interests focus on horn performance, chamber music, and contemporary repertoire. She has premiered works by Jörg Widmann, Brett Dean, and Detlev Glanert, and is dedicated to advancing horn pedagogy through performance and teaching. As an active performer, her artistic output informs her academic work, bridging the gap between practice and education.

The available publications do not include scholarly articles, but her artistic contributions are extensive and influential in the field of music performance.

Her scientific and artistic recognitions include:

• Prizewinner, ARD Music Competition, Munich
• Scholarship, Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes
• Scholarship, Villa Musica

She has mentored numerous young musicians through masterclasses and private instruction, though specific student names are not listed. She has not been associated with formal research grants, but her performance projects and chamber music collaborations represent significant artistic funding and support. She has been involved in major music festivals and international collaborations, reflecting a high level of professional engagement.

Sibylle Mahni is a member of the Ma'alot Wind Quintet since 2014 and regularly performs in chamber settings with leading international artists such as Christian Tetzlaff, Kirill Gerstein, and Lars Vogt. She continues to be an influential figure in the global horn and chamber music community.