Kimberly Marshall is an American [[organist]] and [[musicologist]] widely recognized for her contributions to the fields of [[historical performance]] and [[organ music]]. She is particularly acclaimed for her expertise in early music and her scholarly work on the history of the organ.
Career
Marshall currently holds the Patricia and Leonard Goldman Endowed Professorship in Organ at [[Arizona State University]] (ASU) in Tempe, Arizona, where she has been a distinguished faculty member since 1998. Prior to her appointment at ASU, she served on the faculty of the [[Royal Academy of Music]] in London and [[Duke University]] in Durham, North Carolina.As a performer, Marshall has an extensive international career, giving recitals across North America, Europe, and Asia. She is particularly celebrated for her interpretations of early music, often performing on historical instruments or historically informed reproductions. Her discography includes numerous recordings featuring a diverse repertoire, from medieval to contemporary works.
As a musicologist, Marshall's research interests encompass the history of the organ, organ repertoire from various historical periods, and the role of women in music. She has published extensively in academic journals and presented at international conferences, contributing significantly to the scholarly understanding of organ performance practice and organ building. She is also a noted advocate for the preservation and study of historical organs.