Practice of historical interpretationfull time

Degree
Master of Music
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Deadlines
December 2025 (Aptitude test)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Musicology

Target group

Musicians

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission to the Master's degree course in Historical Interpretation Practice requires a completed university degree: Bachelor's degree, Diploma degree in music, artistic maturity examination, first state examination for teaching qualification at grammar schools for music, music teacher's diploma, church music (A-examination) or examinations comparable to these courses of study in Germany or abroad, as well as a successfully completed aptitude test (on historical or on modern and historical instrument).

Lecture period
  • 07.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2025)
Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

01.10.2025 - 01.12.2025

Winter semester (2025/2026)
Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

15.01.2026 - 01.04.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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