Lecture by Magdalena Kuhn

On Friday, November 15, Coptic Music Specialist Dr. Magdalena Kuhn (The Netherlands) will deliver a lecture titled “Coptic Liturgical Music – Orthodox Christian Music Culture”.

Venue: ISU Bookstore “Ligamus”.

Magdalena Kuhn has two professions – she is a Flutist and Coptologist. She studied the playing on flute in Bern and later in Paris under the guidance of outstanding flute player Rene Le Roy. Magdalena Kuhn worked as a flute teacher in Bern and Arnhem academies. During many years, she was a member of the Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra. She has recorded several CD-ROM and programs with a famous guitarist Julian Coco for radio and TV outlets. She participated in various concerts in different countries around the world.

During last ten years, Magdalena Kuhn has been systematically visiting Georgia to conduct masterclasses, by the invitation of Professor Nino Mamradze. In 2012, she initiated the first successful flute festival in our country.

Magdalena Kuhn received a PhD degree at the University of Leiden. Her thesis was dedicated to the Coptic liturgical melody. Magdalena Kuhn delivers lectures about the Coptic music in the countries around the world. Now, she is a guest at ISU Music Centre.

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