Anna Conser

Anna Conser is an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Cincinnati, previously serving as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Whitman College (2021-2022). She holds a PhD in Classics from Columbia University and a B.A. in Classical Languages and Literature from Carleton College.

Her research focuses on ancient Greek literature, particularly Greek drama and lyric poetry, alongside the intersection of ancient music, performance practices, and digital methodologies. Dr. Conser has developed software tools to analyze melodic patterns in Greek choral lyric, integrating approaches from opera and musical theater into the interpretation of ancient tragedy. Her work is informed by practical experience in directing, composing, and choreographing modern productions of ancient plays.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials. Her current projects include a first book manuscript analyzing Greek choral odes through performative and musical frameworks.