Gerd Kenda

The Austrian bass, Gerd Kenda, studied singing at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz. He earned his diploma with distinction in 1986, and took master-classes with Josef Mertin, Andrew Parrott and Norman Shetler. He was a finalist in the 1988 Bach competition in Leipzig and the 1990 Schubert competition in Graz.
A soloist in opera performances and many international festivals, Gerd Kenda often works with ensembles specializing in early music. Since 1987 he has been on the faculty of the University of Music in Graz, and conducts many seminars for choirs in Austria, Slovenia and Denmark. He is the conductor of the choir Pro musica Graz.