Natalie Schäfer

Curriculum vitae

Natalie Schäfer is an awarded composer who currently lives in Malmö, Sweden. When composing, she always tries to capture the emotional core of a project. To her visuals and music belong together. Her music is deeply influenced by the synesthesia she experiences.

 She started composing at the age of 12. At the age of 16, she wrote her first arrangements. Her fascination for composition led her to studies in classical music theory and composition at the University of Music and Theatre Rostock with Prof. Dr. Dr. Lang and Prof. Wolf as well as Mathias Steinauer at Zürich University of the Arts. She took part in masterclasses with Prof. Dr. Sackmann (Zürich University of the Arts), Prof. Dr. Petersen (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz), Prof. Dr. Holtmeier (Freiburg University of Music), Prof. Dr. Sprau (Berlin University of the Arts) and Prof. Dr. Brandes (Universität Mozarteum Salzburg). 

Currently Natalie Schäfer is completing her studies in composition for film and media at Malmö Academy of Music (Lund University) with Nicklas Schmidt and Daniel Fjellström.

She will continue her studies in classical composition at Malmö Academy of Music in the Composition Diploma (soloist) program in September 2024. 

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Competitions:

Absolute Winner at the Bach International Music Competition (summer 2024) – Composition 

Diamond Prize at the 5th Georges Bizet International Music Competition – Film and Game Music 

First prize with special mention at the International Classical Music Stars Competition  – Composition

Natalie Schäfer - musician, composer, arranger, and film composer.