Robinson Alexander

Dr. Alexander Robinson is a Researcher at the Musicological Seminar, part of the Department of Arts, Media, Philosophy at the University of Basel. His role involves academic support, event coordination (e.g., break meetings, research days), and participation in interdisciplinary initiatives like the NightMuse project and MUSIKDENKRÄUME associations.

• Research Focus: Historical and systematic perspectives on music, spanning from early music theory to contemporary and popular genres. Key areas include ballet music aesthetics (e.g., Moving Sounds), hip hop in Germany, and the cultural-political dimensions of events like the Eurovision Song Contest.
• Collaborations: Engages with cross-institutional projects such as the Paul Sacher Foundation and Basel University of Music, reflecting Basel's century-long tradition in musicological research.
• Events: Regularly involved in seminars, festivals (Summer Festival, Winter Festival), and public lectures addressing topics like Wagner’s operas, Cardew’s experimental music, and hybrid research methodologies.