Kristin HOEFENER studied Musicology, medieval philology, history and art history at the Universities of Amsterdam and Utrecht (Netherlands), at the University Paul Valéry of Montpellier and at the EPHE of Paris (France) as well as early ensemble music at the Conservatory of Tilburg (Netherlands). Her past research focused on liturgical monodies and their strong anchoring in context (historical, hagiographic and liturgical) as well as their participation in an innovation process (liturgical reforms, innovation in musical notation, composition of new chants, compilation of cycles with new and old elements). Therefore, investigating connections between texts and melodies by interweaving Musicology and philology are specific features of her research. Kristin completed in 2019 her PhD entitled “Studies on Origin, Development and Transmission of office cycles in honour of the holy virgins from Cologne, Cult History as Music History” at Würzburg University (Germany). Her vocal ensemble KANTIKA has performed sacred music at festivals in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Hungary and Poland and recorded six CDs. She also works as choir conductor and teaches workshops.
