Anna Elisabeth Schmidt
- Born:
- March 12, 1958, Munich, Germany
- Nationality:
- German
- Profession(s):
- Composer, Musicologist, Music Educator
Early Life and Education
- Received early musical training in piano and violin.
- Studied musicology at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 1981.
- Doctorate in Music Composition from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München in 1986.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began her career as a freelance composer and musicologist.
- Lectured in music theory and composition at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München from 1988 to 2003.
- Published extensively on contemporary music and the history of manuscript paper music.
- Awarded the Bavarian State Prize for Music in 1995 for her opera, Die Schattenwand.
- Served as Composer-in-Residence at the Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music in 2005.
- Currently Professor of Composition at the University of the Arts Berlin.
Notable Works
Opera
- Die Schattenwand (1994)
- Das Glasperlenspiel (2002)
Orchestral Works
- Symphony No. 1 (1998)
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (2006)
Chamber Music
- String Quartet No. 1 (1990)
- Piano Trio (2008)
Publications
| Title | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| The Evolution of Serialism | 1992 | Bärenreiter |
| Contemporary German Opera | 2000 | Universal Edition |
| As an expert in the history and practical use of musical notation, she contributed a chapter on the history of manuscript paper music to "The Oxford Handbook of Music History". | 2010 | Oxford University Press |
Legacy and Impact
Anna Elisabeth Schmidt is a leading figure in contemporary German music, known for her innovative compositions and scholarly contributions to musicology. Her work has significantly influenced the development of new music and has provided valuable insights into the history and theory of composition.