Margarethe Maierhofer-Lischka, born 1984 in Regensburg, is a double bassist, improviser, researcher, and sound artist. As an active ensemble musician, she collaborates with artists across disciplines to create performances, radio art, and sound installations. She is a member of several initiatives focusing on contemporary music, improvisation, and interdisciplinary art.
Her work has been recognized with scholarships from the Austrian Federal Government, the DOMS Foundation Basel, and the Karlheinz Stockhausen Foundation. In 2018, she received the Theodor Körner Award for arts and science.
We explore her journey with podcasting, ensemble management, pedagogical innovations for the double bass, and much more.
Enjoy, and check out the following links to learn more about Maggie and her fascinating work:
- Maggie's website
- the podcast she does with her ensemble
- Schallfeld Ensemble website
- Maggie's website outlining resources about contemporary playing techniques
- her artsy non-bass projects
- the list of solo double bass recordings we talked about
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