Biography
German harpsichordist, organist and conductor Sebastian Wienand is widely recognised as one of the leading specialists in historically informed performance of his generation. Acclaimed for the refinement of his musicianship, stylistic intelligence and imaginative approach to Baroque repertoire, he has established an international career as both a soloist and chamber musician.
After studying organ, harpsichord and early music in Germany, Wienand quickly gained recognition for the depth of his scholarship and the vitality of his interpretations. He has collaborated with many of Europe’s foremost period ensembles, including Concerto Köln, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Gaechinger Cantorey, and Freiburger Barockorchester, working with distinguished conductors and soloists in performances ranging from intimate chamber music to large-scale sacred and operatic works.
A frequent guest at major international festivals and concert halls, Wienand has appeared throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, performing repertoire from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries with particular emphasis on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Philippe Rameau and the German and Italian Baroque traditions.
Alongside his performing career, he is deeply committed to musical research and education, regularly giving masterclasses and participating in projects dedicated to historical performance practice. His work is distinguished by a rare balance between scholarly rigour and expressive freedom, allowing historical sources to inform interpretations of remarkable freshness and vitality.
Equally accomplished as a continuo player, recitalist and ensemble director, Sebastian Wienand is admired for the elegance, clarity and architectural vision that characterise his performances.
At the XXI Cartagena International Music Festival, Sebastian Wienand brings one of the most distinguished voices in today’s early music movement, offering audiences interpretations that combine historical authenticity with exceptional musical imagination.