Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

Charlotte Mattax Moersch is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music through her exceptional skills as a harpsichordist, pianist, and music educator. Born in 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Moersch grew up in a family of musicians, which played a significant role in shaping her musical career. Moersch's musical journey began at an early age when she started playing the piano. She showed exceptional talent and dedication to music, which led her to pursue a degree in music at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. During her time at Peabody, Moersch studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist Leon Fleisher, who played a significant role in shaping her musical style and technique. After completing her studies at Peabody, Moersch continued her musical education at the University of Illinois, where she earned a Master's degree in harpsichord performance. She then went on to pursue a Doctorate in music at the University of Michigan, where she studied under the guidance of Edward Parmentier, a renowned harpsichordist and musicologist. Moersch's exceptional skills as a harpsichordist and pianist have earned her numerous accolades and awards throughout her career. In 1980, she won the prestigious Erwin Bodky Award for Early Music, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of early music performance. She has also been a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant, the Mellon Foundation Grant, and the Fulbright Fellowship. Moersch has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, showcasing her exceptional skills as a harpsichordist and pianist. She has performed with numerous orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed at major music festivals, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, and the Utrecht Early Music Festival. One of Moersch's most significant contributions to the world of music has been her work in promoting the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. She has recorded several albums of Bach's music, including the Goldberg Variations, the French Suites, and the Partitas. Her recordings have received critical acclaim and have been praised for their exceptional musicality and technical proficiency. Moersch has also been a dedicated music educator throughout her career. She has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Illinois, the University of Michigan, and the Peabody Conservatory of Music. She has also been a guest lecturer and performer at numerous universities and music schools throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to her work as a performer and educator, Moersch has also been a dedicated music researcher and scholar. She has published several articles and books on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, including "Bach's Keyboard Music: A Listener's Guide" and "Bach and the Harpsichord." Her research has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of Bach's music and its historical context. Moersch's exceptional skills as a harpsichordist, pianist, and music educator have earned her a place among the most respected and influential classical music artists of our time.

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