cornelia osterwald
new interpretations
of old masterpieces
»Early Music«
is a precious enrichment
of modern musical culture.
- Distinguished musicians such as celebrated harpsichord and piano player Cornelia Osterwald offer new interpretations of old masterpieces. As esteemed soloist and continuo musician she revives the sounds on historycally accurate reproduction instruments just as the composers inspired their audience.
- These web pages will give you a short insight into the skills, ability and versatility of the artist.
- Interested to book Cornelia Osterwald as a soloist or your musical partner? Then follow these pages and contact her – she is eager to answer your request.
»musical skills at
the highest level«
studies and
teaching
- Study of piano, harpsichord and pianoforte at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Conservatory for Music and Theatre in Leipzig under Prof. Heldeheide Schmidt and Prof. Christine Schornsheim
- Post-graduate Studies (»Aufbaustudium«) of Early Music under Prof. Ludger Rémy at Carl Maria von Weber Academy of Music in Dresden and Prof. Christine Schornsheim in Leipzig
- Master classes and private lessons with Walter-Heinz Bernstein, Gustav Leonhardt, Andreas Staier, Menno van Delft
- Instructor of harpsichord, chamber music and accompaniment at the Martin-Luther-Universität in Halle/Wittenberg and the Conservatory for Music and Theatre in Leipzig
- Lead capacity »Alte Musik« – Instructor of cembalo at the Evangelic Academy of Church Music in Halle/S.
»one would like to hear her more often«
Repertoire
- While the notion of »Early Music« spans an extended period of time, Cornelia Osterwald concentrates on 17th and 18th century music. Along with her historically accurate performance she transports baroque’s tonal variety into present day concert venues. On the harpsichord, the fortepiano and the piano.
- From early baroque to romanticism – she performs the styles and expressions the composers intended at their time. Cornelia Osterwald stakes her claim as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician.
»a natural,
fascinating virtuoso«
References
- Concerts as soloist and continuo musician: »Bachfest Leipzig«, »Handel Festival«, »Sachsisches Mozartfest Chemnitz« and others
- Engagement as soloist and chamber musician: »Leipziger Barockorchester«, »Händelfestspielorchester Halle«, »Dresdener Festspielorchester«, »lautten compagney BERLIN«, »Thomanerchor Leipzig«, »MDR Kammerorchester« and others
- esteemed accompanist at international music festivals e.g. »J.S. Bach Competition Leipzig«
- numerous CD recordings and radio broadcasts: Deutschlandfunk, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk and others
- various concerts in Germany and abroad
releases
- Bach im Schloss Waldenburg
- Cornelia Osterwald – Cembalo
- Total playing time: 67:52
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Outside of Germany on request
AUDIO SAMPLES
Partita 1 B-Dur BWV 825, Praeludium
Partita 1 B-Dur BWV 825, Gigue
Französische Suite Es-Dur BWV 815, Praeludium
Italienisches Konzert F-Dur BWV 971, Presto
contact
SEND ME A NOTE
Cornelia Osterwald
Ring 22
04416 Markkleeberg
Germany
mail@cornelia-osterwald.de
dates
- 01.03.25, 18:00
Musikscheune im Kloster Michaelstein
Chorkonzert
Landesjugendchor Sachsen-Anhalt
Leitung: Berit Walther - 02.03.25, 17:00
Petruskirche Halle/Saale
Chorkonzert
Landesjugendchor Sachsen-Anhalt
Leitung: Berit Walther - 22.03.25, 19:30
Georg-Friedrich-Händel-Halle, Halle/Saale
Messiah - Happy Birthday Händel 2025
Staatskapelle Halle
Leitung: Proinnsias O`Duinn - 29.03.25, 11:00 - 19::00
Schinkelsaal, Gesellschaftshaus Magdeburg
Finale 13. Internationaler Telemann-Wettbewerb Historische Streichinstrumente
Leipziger Barockorchester - 30.03.25, 11:00
Gartensaal, Gesellschaftshaus Magdeburg
Preisverleihung und Abschlusskonzert Telemann-Wettbewerb
Leipziger Barockorchester - 06.04.25, 18:00
Friedenskirche Jena
Reinhard Keiser: Markuspassion
Capella Jenensis
Leitung: Benjamin Stielau - 17.04.25, 19:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
J.S.Bach Matthäuspassion BWV 244
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 18.04.25, 19:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
J.S.Bach Matthäuspassion BWV 244
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 20.04.25, 9:30
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Festgottesdienst am Ostersonntag
J.S.Bach Osteroratorium BWV 249
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 20.4.25, 19:30
Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Großer Saal
Missa in h - Moll BWV 232, J.S.Bach
Merseburger Hofmusik
Collegium Vocale Leipzig
Leitung: Michael Schönheit - 26.4.25, 19:30
Bachkirche Arnstadt
Missa in h - Moll BWV 232, J.S.Bach
Merseburger Hofmusik
Collegium Vocale Leipzig
Leitung: Michael Schönheit - 09.05.25, 19:00
Johanneskirche Saalfeld
Missa in h - Moll BWV 232, J.S.Bach
Merseburger Hofmusik
Collegium Vocale Leipzig
Leitung: Michael Schönheit - 16.05.25, 18:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Motette
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 17.05.25, 15:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Motette, J.S.Bach BWV 232.2
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 23.05.25, 18:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Motette
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 14.05.25, 15:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Motette, J.S.Bach BWV 232.2
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 31.05.25, 15:00
Goethetheater Bad Lauchstädt
Bach - Kantaten
MDR Kammerphilharmonie - 06.06.25, 18:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Motette
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 07.06.25, 15:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Motette, J.S.Bach aus: BWV 232
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 08.06.25, 9:30
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Gottesdienst, J.S.Bach aus: BWV 232
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 12.06.25, 18:00
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Bachfest Eröffnungskonzert
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 15.06.25, 10:00
Marktplatz Leipzig
Gottesdienst, J.S.Bach BWV 176
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Leitung: Thomaskantor Andreas Reize - 09.05.25, 19:00
Johanneskirche Saalfeld
Missa in h - Moll BWV 232, J.S.Bach
Merseburger Hofmusik
Collegium Vocale Leipzig
Leitung: Michael Schönheit - 22.06.25, 09:30
Thomaskirche Leipzig
Gottesdienst in Bachzeitordnung J.S.Bach Kyrie aus BWV 235, Vulpius "Homo qidam erat dives", J.S.Bach BWV 20
Leipziger Vocalensemble
Leipziger Barockorchester
Leitung: Sebastian Reim - 27.06.25, 19:30
Loschwitzer Kirche, Dresden
John Blow: Ode for ST. Cecilia´s day, Händel: Te deum to the victory of Dettingen
Vocal Consort Dresden
Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Leitung: Peter Kopp - 29.06.25
Stelzenfestspiele bei Reuth,
Missa in h - Moll BWV 232, J.S.Bach
Merseburger Hofmusik
Collegium Vocale Leipzig
Leitung: Michael Schönheit
