Musical Life of the Late Middle Ages in the Austrian Region

Principal investigator: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Birgit Lodes
Project team members: Dr. Reinhard Strohm, Marc Lewon, M.A.
Duration: 01.10.2011–31.05.2015
Funding: FWF
Granted sum: EUR 241.839,47

The project explores the material and spiritual aspects of musical-cultural practice of the period 1340-1520 in the Habsburg territories and neighbouring areas. Results of the research will be published in the form of an interactive website with musical recordings, texts and images.

The three main researchers and several expert collaborators are responsible for writing the chapters, many of which will focus on important archival documents, musical sources and iconography. Several ensembles specialising in early music performance, co-ordinated by Marc Lewon, will contribute recordings. An international team of expert advisers is available for guidance.

Homepage: musikleben.wordpress.com