‘...während Theresa Koenig auf dem Solofagott mit herrlichem Ton, unendlich langem Atem und großer Virtuosität die konzertierende Gegenstimme gestaltete.*’

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Highlights for the 2026/2027 season include working with the ensembles: Capella Augustina, Collegium 1704, L'arte del mondo, Springhead Constellation, and with her classical bassoon trio l'éléphant bleu.

Theresa Koenig began playing bassoon at 13, and by 18 made her solo debut with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. For many years she performed on modern bassoon in orchestras and chamber ensembles, and would even step into solo roles. What began as an exploration of early music gradually became her primary artistic focus, and she now exclusively performs on historical bassoons. Since shifting her focus, Dr. Koenig has performed, toured, and recorded with leading ensembles such as Capella Augustina, Collegium 1704, Concerto Köln, English Baroque Soloists, Gächinger Kantorei, L'arte del mondo, among many others. She also co-founded the classical bassoon trio L’éléphant bleu, with which she has organized concerts in Thailand, France, and the USA. Her projects range from recording the trios of Castil-Blaze to serving as musical director in a multi-city collaboration with the contemporary dance company Golding/Holliday. Dr. Koenig completed a post-doctorate Master’s in early music at the Universität der Künste Berlin with Christian Beuse in 2022, following studies with Kim Walker (Indiana University), Marc Vallon (UW–Madison, Doctorate), and Györgyi Farkas (Musikhochschule Leipzig). For a complete biography, click here.

*Armin Kansteiner Westfallen-Blatt