Performing Sources

Basel Academy of Music

Kritische Vergegenwärtigung von historischem Quellenmaterial.

In diesem Forschungsbereich erfolgt die musikpraxisbezogene Auseinandersetzung mit musikalischen oder musikrelevanten Quellen aus allen Zeiten (v.a. sog. «Neue Musik», 18./19. Jahrhundert). Das Quellenverständnis umfasst neben Schriftquellen alle Arten von historischen Artefakten, Apparaten, Objekten, Aufzeichnungssystemen und Äusserungsformen. Grundlegend ist ein erweiterter Begriff von Musikphilologie, der auch Oral History, Mediengeschichte und Material/Visual/Sonic Culture Studies einbezieht. Die Untersuchungen sind immer geleitet von der Intention einer kritischen Vergegenwärtigung historischer Musik- und Klangkonzepte. Quellen werden nicht als passive Zeugnisse aufgefasst, sondern besitzen ein eigenes performatives Potenzial (agency).

Partner

sonic space basel
Vera Oeri Bibliothek
Performance-Klassen
Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
Paul Sacher Stiftung
Archive, Sammlungen
Universitäten

Leitung Forschungsfeld

Dr. Michael Kunkel

Leiter Forschung Hochschule für Musik Basel, Klassik | Forschungsbereich Performing Sources

Phone: +41 61 264 57 35
E-Mail: michael.kunkel@fhnw.ch

Projects

Selected projects

Archiv der Zukunft

Institute: Basel Academy of Music, Classic
Research field: Performing Sources, Kommunikation Mensch & Maschine and Sounding Futures

Dynamische Emphasen

Institute: Basel Academy of Music, Classic
Research field: Performing Sources

Eine Geschichte des Liederzyklus

Institute: Basel Academy of Music, Classic
Research field: Performing Sources

Idioms of the Experimental

Institute: Basel Academy of Music, Classic
Research field: Musikphilosophie and Sounding Futures

Voices in Wax

Institute: Basel Academy of Music, Classic
Research field: Performing Sources and Kommunikation Mensch & Maschine

SPIEL! Games as Critical Practice

Wälchli_22

Institute: Basel Academy of Music, Classic
Research field: Performing Sources and Kommunikation Mensch & Maschine

Live Electronics as a Tool for Enhanced Listening

Institute: Basel Academy of Music, Classic
Research field: Kommunikation Mensch & Maschine, Performing Sources and Sounding Futures

Degree programmes offerings

Info for Students/PhD

Doctoral thesis, Education, Student projects

Music and Research

Music Pedagogy | instrument / voice | Music and Research

Thinking of choosing a specialisation or Music Pedagogy as a second master’s degree? Why not both? Students who have already completed a master’s degree in Performance, instrument/voice have the opportunity to combine artistic-scientific research with a teaching qualification for their own instrument as part of an MA in Music Pedagogy. This dual profile expands your professional opportunities: Acquiring in-depth research skills through one's own pedagogical-focused research project and simultaneously developing the own practical teaching skills.

Studying mode: Full-time
Teaching language: English and German
Place: Basel
Duration: 4 semesters
Next start: 14.9.2026

Specialised Performance | Music and Research

Combine artistic practice and research into a unique profile: with the support of committed mentors and peers, carry out your own artistic research project. Whether in preparation for a PhD or as a tool for your artistic work, Music and Research offers space for artistic innovation and reflection.

Studying mode: Full-time
Teaching language: English
Place: Basel
Duration: 4 semesters
Next start: 14.9.2026

Other Study fields

Students at the Basel Academy of Music can take modules at the University of Basel free of charge, particularly those offered by the musicology department. The credits earned are recognised by the Academy.
Further information: Course registration at the University of Basel