Rate My Professor Goetz Richter

Richter's research focuses on the philosophy of music, musical performance, music education, and violin pedagogy. He initiated the cross-disciplinary “Elective Affinities” project in 2012 at the University of Sydney, exploring connections between music and philosophy. He teaches performance, chamber music, orchestra studies, pedagogy, and philosophy of music courses, supervises higher degree students, and convenes a philosophy of music study group. His students have succeeded as prize-winners in competitions and secured positions in orchestras across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Key publications include his translation of Eugen Fink’s book on Nietzsche’s philosophy published by Continuum, and The Congruence of Music and Philosophy by VDM Saarbruecken, alongside articles on philosophy of Plato and Nietzsche, philosophy of music, musical performance, pedagogy, and violin pedagogy. In 2019, he was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to music as a concert violinist, artistic director, mentor, and educator. Richter is founding Artistic Director of the Kendall National Violin Competition and the Camden Haven Music Festival, former Artistic Director of the Riverina Summer School for Strings (2012-2017), convenes the Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference, edits the online journal String Praxis, and serves as visiting professor at Wuhan Conservatorium (since 2013), delivering masterclasses internationally. He previously served on the Sydney Symphony Orchestra board (2007-2016) and as president of the Sydney Musicians’ Association.