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Welcome to our Institute for Early Music!

The Institute for Early Music at the Cologne University of Music and Performing Arts combines artistic teaching, academic research, and vibrant concert practice. Since the 1950s, Cologne has been at the epicentre ofthe development of historical performance practice, and our institute sees itself as a creative and inspiring place of learning and teaching committed to this tradition. Discover and learn more about our mission and the people who work at our institute!

Message from the Institute Director Leonard Schelb

Dear prospective student,

As the Director of the Institute for Early Music (IfAM), I warmly welcome you to our homepage. I hope you find all the information you need here. If you have any questions about your studies, please don’t hesitate to reach out—whether by email to me or, if needed, to the teacher of your major subject.

Best regards, Leo

Portrait Prof. Leonard Schelb

Events

Sieg der Schönheit
19:30
Ursulinenkirche St. Corpus Christi Köln
Sieg der Schönheit
Traversflötennachmittag
15:00
Kammermusiksaal Köln
Traversflötennachmittag
Klassenabend Viola da Gamba/Violoncello
19:30
Kammermusiksaal Köln
Klassenabend Viola da Gamba/Violoncello
All events