Re­search In­sti­tut Klas­sik, Basel Academy of Music

The research conducted at the Basel Academy of Music, Klassik (kurz: HSM Basel, Klassik) originates in artistic practice and aims at artistic experience and its reflection. It often takes place through the medium of art itself. A central objective is to articulate, discuss, and apply knowledge grounded in artistic processes — so-called tacit knowledge — in practice. In collaboration with partners from a wide range of fields, we extend the process of knowledge creation beyond the boundaries of our own disciplinary understanding. This is based on a broad repertoire of methods (ranging from historical philology and empirical approaches to philosophical concept analysis and artistic research) and carried out in close cooperation with artistic and artistically-pedagogical practice.

Our research is guided by five research areas of focus, which are not strictly separated from one another but rather have overlaps and intersections. They form a dynamic model of complementary or intermediary competencies that reflects the diversity of artistic practices and hybrid knowledge at HSM Basel, Klassik. Research projects are not assigned to a single specific area but are situated in relation to multiple core competencies.

Guidelines for planning research projects available for download.

The research department consists of several permanent employees, supported by colleagues from teaching and the research council.

Address

Leonhardsstrasse 2
4051 Basel

Postal address

Hochschule für Musik Basel FHNW / Musik-Akademie Basel 
Abteilung Forschung & Entwicklung Institut Klassik
Leonhardsstrasse 6 
4009 Basel 
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