Nicolas Waldvogel

Nicolas Waldvogel is a Professor at the University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music, where he has taught since 2001. He serves as Director of the Conservatory Orchestra and is a guest conductor for the State Philharmonic “Dinu Lipatti” in Romania. His roles include teaching conducting and music history, alongside leading orchestral performances and interdisciplinary projects.

Education:

• BA and MA in Music, Harvard University
• MM and Graduate Diploma in Conducting, Peabody Conservatory
• PhD in Music History, Yale University

Waldvogel’s research and performance interests focus on symphonic works, particularly those of Sibelius, Mahler, and Bruckner. He has conducted major orchestras like the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and collaborated with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Alan Gilbert. His scholarship includes authoring the 'Symphony' entry in Oxford Bibliographies Online, exploring the evolution of the symphonic genre.

Awards:

• First Prize, National Opera Association (for 'The Merry Wives of Windsor')

Advising & Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, Waldvogel mentors emerging musicians through programs like 'Mahler at Pacific,' pairing high school students with university orchestra members. He has secured collaborations with institutions like Composers Inc., premiering new works by young composers.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Conservatory Orchestra and oversees interdisciplinary concerts, such as those integrating music with pharmacy, physics, and women’s studies (e.g., exploring Beethoven’s ailments, spectral analysis of Smetana’s 'Moldau,' and Amy Beach’s 'Gaelic Symphony').