An analysis of the airs sérieux contained in the RASB published by the house of Ballard during the period 1695 to 1715 and a search for greater performance authenticity.
The Stroh violin or “horn violin” is a relatively unknown instrument designed at the turn of the century, a time when sound recording was in its infancy and the Stroh was favourable over a standard…
This research essentially concentrates on the realization of fixed media electroacoustic music into aural reality, dealing with issues such as performance, interpretation, reproduction and…
Composers have recently integrated techniques proper to saxophone without mouthpiece attached to the neckpiece within their works. This doctoral project sheds light on the artistic possibilities,…
The artistic research delves into the early creative periods of both artists in ancien régime Paris, using own experiences in bow making and as a violinist to enact both perspectives and to…
The repertoire for solo violin composed since the mid 20th century has grown to be extensive, encompassing all major compositional innovations occurring during this period.
In 2014, Franziska had the good fortune to acquire an exceptionally well-preserved, beautifully decorated, original salterio from 1725, built by Michele Barbi in Rome. After successful restoration,…
An investigation into the use of the 8’ and 16’ violone in the music leading up to and including J. S. Bach’s compositions in northern Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries.
