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Dr. artium

I successfully defended my doctoral dissertation: After four intense years of research, I received the at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz,…

8. October 2023 More

Conference Presentation at EPARM 2023

From March 30 to April 1, representatives of European music academies met at the AEC European Platform for Artistic Research in Music (EPARM) 2023…

5. April 2023 More

Impressions: Encounters

Here's a recap from our premiere of Encounters in Graz, Feb 04 2023. Encounters is a participatory performance exploring the interpersonal through choreo-musical interventions.…

5. February 2023 More

New Position: SAR Executive Board Consultant

In addition to my position at the Kunstuniversität Graz and my concert activities, I recently took on the role of Executive Board Consultant for…

18. April 2022 More

Impressions from my Gewandhaus Debut

On February 4th 2020, I had the honor of performing Astor Piazzolla's Double Concerto for bandoneon and guitar at the famous Gewandhaus Leipzig. It…

14. February 2020 More

Best Practice Award @ARTikulationen 2019

Jessica received the Best Practice Award, awarded by the Doctoral School for Artistic Research at KUG. The award was presented as part of the…

2. November 2019 More

guitarist on black background with bright lights

New Video: Asturias by Isaac Albéniz

It is impossible to resist the determined, driving theme paired with the delicate and captivating melodies of Albeniz’ famous Asturias. Originally written for solo…

3. June 2019 More

New Video: Prelude BWV 998 by Johann Sebastian Bach

I'm very excited to share with you this new video of my rendition of the quite famous Prelude BWV 998 by Johann Sebastian Bach.…

27. November 2018 More

Kaiser Schmidt Guitar Duo playing in Harbin Grand Theatre

Some impressions from our China Tour

A few weeks ago, KAISER SCHMIDT Guitar Duo was touring China! We got to play 4 concerts at fantastic venues in Ji-Ning, Hai-An, Haerbin…

8. October 2018 More

Another international success for Duo Karuna

Duo Karuna was awarded the 3rd prize at the International Chamber Music Competition Braga, Portugal. (February ’18) More info on the Duo here.

19. March 2018 More

Duo Karuna wins international prize

Quick followup on some happenings of the last few months: DUO KARUNA (JOHANNA RUPPERT, VIOLIN AND JESSICA KAISER, GUITAR) CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST ANNIVERSARY TOGETHER…

3. July 2017 More

Debut CD Out Now!

... Jessica and Jakob have just released their Debut CD together. Click here for purchase options or more information.

9. April 2017 More

KAISER SCHMIDT Guitar Duo awarded by the city of Augsburg

Jessica and Jakob are being acknowledged with the prestigious award for the advancement of the arts 2016, granted by the city of Augsburg. The…

16. October 2016 More