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Activities
Institut Klassik:
- Lecturer for Creative Interpretation in New Music
- Lecturer for Open Creation
- Co-Organiser Open Chamber Music Day
Short biography
Sarah Maria Sun is one of the most outstanding interpreters of the contemporary music scene. Her repertoire spans 2000 compositions from the 16th to the 21st century, including 400 world premieres. She is a regular guest at renowned festivals, opera houses and concert halls worldwide. She was nominated as Singer of the Year for her portrayal of complex female characters such as the dual character Elsa/ Lohengrin in Salavatore Sciarrino's monodrama Lohengrin or that of Gwen in Philip Venables' Psychosis 4.48. From 2007-2015 she was the First Soprano of the Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart, a chamber ensemble of seven singers who have been pioneers of contemporary music for decades. Sarah Maria Sun's discography includes more than 40 CDs, many of which have received awards and nominations. Sarah is also an illustrator and author of children's books and publishes original songs with the band Titillating Tofu. Since 2022 she teaches as a professor at the Basel Academy of Music.
Further links
Events serie Basel Academy of Music
Open Chamber Music Day
Personal website
sarahmariasun.de