Benedikte Sofie Ribe

Benedikte Sofie Ribe is an Assistant Professor (50% position) at the Department of Classical Music and Music Education, University of Agder. Her primary role involves vocal pedagogy and fostering artistic autonomy in students. She holds degrees from the University of Agder, Franz Liszt Academy of Music (Budapest), and Barratt Due, and has trained under renowned vocalists like Leah Frey Rabine. Her artistic career spans operatic performances (e.g., Tosca, Carmen) and collaborations with composers like Helge Iberg on contemporary works. Ribe actively engages in interdisciplinary projects, including the chamber opera Det Lille Livet and the performance Sceneinflammation, emphasizing experiential learning for students.

Research & Collaborations
Her work bridges classical and contemporary music, focusing on vocal technique, artistic development, and performance psychology. Collaborations include projects with the Oslo Academy of Arts and the Norwegian Academy of Music. Notable publications (2022–2025) explore topics like opera history, AI in music preparation, and artistic self-agency.

• Awards: Amalienborg Prize, Kristiansand Cultural Prize for Young Artists, and Young Talents Soloist Prize
• Key Projects: Development of Det Lille Livet with Helge Iberg; Sceneinflammation performance series
• Grants: Supported by UiA and external arts partnerships

Labs/Teams: Leads singing pedagogy initiatives and contributes to UiA’s performance-based research clusters.