Thomas Schipperges

Thomas Schipperges is a Professor at the Musicological Institute of the Faculty of Philosophy, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. His research spans musicology, sacred music, Gregorian chant, and the works of composers like Tchaikovsky and Offenbach. He has led interdisciplinary projects including the SFB 1391 'Other Aesthetics' and the eChant initiative on Gregorian chant.

• Born 1959 in Bonn, studied in Bonn, Karlsruhe, Freiburg, Kiel, Heidelberg
• Habilitation 2000 on music criticism from 16th–18th centuries

His research integrates historical analysis with contemporary issues, focusing on:

• Sacred music across religious traditions
• Historical aesthetics and performance practices
• Musicological historiography post-1933/45

His publications analyze trends in musicology, including Gregorian semiology, bath music in early modern Europe, and liturgical music's societal impact. He has contributed to critical editions of Bach, Zelenka, and Tchaikovsky.

Scientific awards include DFG fellowships (1999/2000, 2001/02) and leadership roles in academic societies like the International Tchaikovsky Society. He collaborates internationally on editorial boards and research projects.