Educational objectives and professional fields

Educational objectives.

Graduates are professional, independent, creative musicians and they acquire the requisite skills to play a part in shaping the rapidly changing cultural landscape and work there with confidence. They have a good grasp of historical and contemporary contexts, topics, events and information in both critical and aesthetic terms, develop innovative musical responses and implement them professionally. The degree serves as a starting point for successful further development of their own artistic activity.

Degree title:

Master of Arts ZHdK in Specialized Music Performance with a Major in Piano Chamber Music

Potential areas of employment.

The Major trains specialists to work as collaborative chamber musicians, accompanists and vocal coaches/accompanists. Graduates who have a broad repertoire, advanced instrumental skills, well-developed social skills as well as the requisite speed and flexibility are in extraordinary demand in the professional field.