Ellen Exner

Dr. Ellen Exner is a specialist in music of the Bach family and serves as Vice President of the American Bach Society. After receiving her PhD from Harvard University, Exner worked as a professor of music history for over a decade, first at the University of South Carolina and then at the New England Conservatory of Music. She has numerous publications including critical editions, encyclopedia entries, articles, and book chapters on topics related to 18th century music and its reception. Exner left full-time academic life in 2023 to work for the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. She continues to research and publish on subjects that interest her.