Jean-Claude Zehnder

Jean-Claude Zehnder
Zehnder in 2014
Born1941 (age 82–83)
Winterthur, Switzerland
Education
Occupations
  • Organist
  • Harpsichordist
  • Musicologist
Organizations
AwardsHonorary doctorate from the Technische Universität Dortmund

Jean-Claude Zehnder (born 1941) is a Swiss organist in church and concert, harpsichordist, and musicologist. In research and playing, he is focused on Baroque music, and has played and recorded at historic organs in Europe. He led the department for organ at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis from 1972 to 2006. His publications include books and music editions, such as organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach.