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Bartłomiej TomakaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Oratorio
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Dr. hab. Bartłomiej Tomaka serves as an Assistant Professor at the Vocal and Acting Department of Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz since 2016. He maintains an active performance career primarily with Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz (since 2002), while collaborating extensively with Baltic Opera in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Philharmonic, and Koszalin Philharmonic across national festivals and international tours including Salzburg's 2006 Mozart Year celebrations. Education: Academy of Music in Gdańsk: Solo singing under Professor Piotr Kusiewicz Artistic Profile: Specializing in vocal performance , Tomaka's repertoire spans opera (Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Puccini), operetta (Strauss), and oratorio (Handel, Mozart, Beethoven). His performance approach integrates dramatic acting with vocal technique, particularly evident in bass-baritone roles requiring both physical presence and nuanced musicality. Recent work demonstrates sustained artistic development through increasingly complex characters like Verdi's Grand Inquisitor. Performance Highlights: Opera Nova premieres: Grand Inquisitor in Don Carlo (2016), Colline in La Boheme (2011) Bydgoszcz Opera Festival: Alvise Badero in La Gioconda (2010), Dulcamara in The Drink Lovely Lady (2009 - Jan Kiepura Award-winning production) International: Eutifronte in Mozart's The Philosopher's Stone at Salzburg Festival (2006) Oratorio: Handel's Messiah , Beethoven's Missa Solemnis , Kilar's Missa Pro Pace Professional Development: Since his 1999 debut as Prince Gremin in Eugene Onegin (Baltic Opera), Tomaka has evolved from lyric baritone roles toward dramatic bass-baritone repertoire while maintaining versatility across operetta ( The Gypsy Baron ) and musical theater ( My Fair Lady as Colonel Pickering).

• Arab Revolutions
• Arab Literature
• Translation Studies
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Eylaf Bader Eddin serves as Assistant Professor of Arab Studies at Davidson College, specializing in the linguistic and cultural dimensions of Arab revolutions with emphasis on Syrian revolutionary discourse and its translational challenges across Arabic, English, and French contexts. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. from Aix-Marseille University & Philipps-University Marburg M.A. from University of Paris 8 | Vincennes - Saint-Denis B.A. from Damascus University Research centers on how cultural practices facilitate or obstruct cross-cultural communication, particularly through revolutionary language translation and prison cultural expressions. Current fieldwork investigates musical resistance among Syrian political prisoners in exile as embodied resilience, examining how artistic practices transform exile into new sites of resistance. Her methodology prioritizes community-engaged scholarship with direct participant collaboration. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on revolutionary linguistics and translational justice, evolving from analysis of 2011-2012 Syrian protest slogans toward contemporary studies of musical resistance in displacement. Both major works emphasize accessible knowledge production through multilingual publication and open-access dissemination. Scientific recognition includes: Sadiq Jalal al-Azim Award for cultural research (2018) She actively mentors students through immersive project participation, currently involving Davidson undergraduates in documenting Syrian exile music traditions for exhibitions and performances. Her pedagogy connects classroom learning with real-world engagement through direct collaboration with Arab journalists, publishers, filmmakers, and activists. Research operates through dynamic project-based collectives rather than formal laboratories, currently uniting students with Syrian exile artists to co-create musical performances and visual exhibitions that translate ethnographic findings into public artistic expression.

James EhnesView profile

Teaching Professor

• Violin Performance
• Classical Music
• Chamber Music
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James Ehnes serves as Professor of Practice in Violin at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music within the Strings Department, maintaining an active international performance career while mentoring students. His position reflects his dual commitment to artistic excellence and music education at one of North America's premier conservatories. Ehnes earned his Bachelor of Music from The Juilliard School in 1997 under Sally Thomas, receiving the Peter Mennin Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Music. His early training began at age five with protégé status under Canadian violinist Francis Chaplin by age nine, leading to his orchestral debut with L'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal at age 13. As a performer, Ehnes specializes in violin repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works, with particular mastery of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, and Ysaÿe. His artistic approach integrates technical precision with profound musical interpretation, evident in both solo recitals and collaborative chamber music. He leads the Ehnes Quartet and serves as Artistic Director of the Seattle Chamber Music Society, emphasizing innovative programming and artist development. Ehnes' exceptional contributions to music are recognized through multiple prestigious honors: Two Grammy Awards and three Gramophone Awards for recording excellence Eleven Juno Awards celebrating Canadian musical achievement 2021 Gramophone Artist of the Year designation Membership in the Order of Canada and Order of Manitoba Fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada Honorary Fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music His pandemic-era "Recitals from Home" series demonstrated adaptability in audience engagement, featuring acclaimed recordings of Bach and Ysaÿe sonatas performed on the "Marsick" Stradivarius of 1715. Current artistic partnerships include residencies with Canada's National Arts Centre and Artis–Naples, alongside regular appearances with leading orchestras worldwide including the Royal Concertgebouw, London Symphony, and Philadelphia Orchestra.

Kelly MarkgrafView profile

Associate Professor

• Opera
• Vocal Performance
• Chamber Music
• +3 more

Kelly Markgraf serves as Associate Professor of Music in Voice at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where he maintains an active dual career as both a distinguished performer and educator. His position encompasses teaching vocal performance while continuing a high-profile international performance schedule. His academic credentials include: A.D. in Opera Performance from The Juilliard School (2009) M.M. in Vocal Performance from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (2005) B.M. in Vocal Performance from Boston University (2002) Markgraf's research and performance interests bridge historical and contemporary vocal practices. He specializes in opera repertoire spanning baroque to newly commissioned works, with particular expertise in modern premieres and historical bel canto techniques. His scholarly approach integrates archaic vocal treatises into modern pedagogy, making centuries-old techniques accessible for contemporary singers while maintaining rigorous performance standards in both classical and avant-garde contexts. His most significant professional recognition includes: Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording (for Mason Bates's The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs ) Markgraf demonstrates deep commitment to mentorship through founding The Legato Project, which guides aspiring vocalists in university admissions and career development. His performance career intersects significantly with academic work, having collaborated with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and San Francisco Symphony under conductors like Gustavo Dudamel and Michael Tilson Thomas. These professional engagements directly inform his teaching methodology and scholarly perspective on vocal performance. He maintains active presence in both recording and broadcast media, with appearances on PBS's Great Performances and NPR's Performance Today , while balancing these commitments with his academic responsibilities at Indiana University.

Eric WyrickView profile

Lecturer

• Violin Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Music
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Eric Wyrick serves as a Lecturer in Violin at Princeton University within the Performance Faculty. He concurrently holds the position of Concertmaster of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra since 1998 and serves as Artistic Director for the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. His professional focus centers on violin performance across multiple domains: orchestral leadership as concertmaster, solo performances with major ensembles including Danish Radio Orchestra and Orchestre de Toulouse, and chamber collaborations with groups like NJSO Chamber Players and the family-based Wyrick Chamber Players. Notable appearances include PBS's "Dance in America" featuring Chausson's Poème and BBC's "Great Composers" series performing Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5. Wyrick maintains strong institutional connections through regular lectures at Richardson Auditorium and collaborations with the Richardson Chamber Players. His performance career features collaborations with conductors Neeme Järvi, Jacques Lacombe, Zdeněk Mácal, Michel Plasson, Gunther Schuller, and Andrew Constantine across international venues and broadcast media.

Julie AndreyevView profile

Associate Professor

• Acoustic Ecology
• Multispecies Collaboration
• Ecological Ethics
• +7 more

Dr. Julie Andreyev is an Associate Professor in the Audain Faculty of Art at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Her work bridges art and ecology, focusing on multispecies collaboration and biophilic ethics. She teaches courses in New Media + Sound Arts and Critical Studies. Education: PhD in Biophilic Ethics and Creativity with More-Than-Human Being from Simon Fraser University (2016). Research Interests: Interspecies creativity Eco-poetics and soundscapes Climate emergency adaptation Acoustic ecology Animal ethics in art Urban forest ecosystems Grants & Support: 2021 Art Apprenticeship Network Grant 2018 Emily Carr University Internal Research Grant Funded by Canada Council for the Arts and SSHRC Key Projects: Bird Park Survival Station (2015-ongoing) – climate emergency project with local birds Branching Songs (2024) – multispecies art project with old-growth trees Wild Empathy (2018) – VR project for ecological empathy EPIC_Tom (2014-16) – canine creativity performance Vegan Congress (2013) – activist art collective Publications: Lessons from a Multispecies Art Studio (2021 book), Responding to Dogs (2017 essay), and articles in BC Studies , Humanimalia , and Public Art Dialogue . Labs/Teams: Her Animal Lover studio and collaborations with researchers like Simon Lysander Overstall.

Hametner StephanView profile

Professor

• Music Didactics
• Systemic-Constructivist Didactics
• Empirical Research in Education
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Mag. phil. Mag. art. Dr. phil. Stephan Hametner is a Professor at PH-OÖ (University College of Teacher Education Upper Austria) since 2014, specializing in Subject Didactics for General Music Education across elementary and secondary levels. His expertise spans Systemic-constructivist didactics Empirical research in music education Curriculum development Academic supervision Organizational development Academic background highlights include: PhD in Music Education/Pedagogy (2004, magna cum laude ) Diploma in Music Education (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna & University of Vienna, 2000 magna cum laude ) Diploma in Rhythmics (1996 magna cum laude ) Research focuses on systemic-constructivist music pedagogy , with key contributions in Didactic frameworks for music interpretation Empirical validation of teaching methods Integration of movement and music Subject-oriented educational theory His publications analyze music's role in cognitive development and pedagogical innovation, emphasizing experiential learning. He also contributes to media education through 50 ethnomusicological radio programs (Radio Orange 94.0, 2000-2005) Interactive educational CD-ROMs Academic case studies Active in international collaborations, he serves as expert for Bern University of the Arts and contributes to the Rhythmic Expositur Biel project. Current projects include reception-aesthetic film analysis for teacher training and music identity development in educational settings.

Anna HuangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Information Retrieval
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +5 more

Anna Huang is an Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the PI Core/Dual program. Her research focuses on AI-driven music technologies, including human-AI collaboration, generative music models, and interactive creative tools. She specializes in developing frameworks for real-time music jamming, adaptive accompaniment systems, and novice-friendly AI co-creation platforms. Huang has contributed to projects like the Bach Doodle and the AI Song Contest , demonstrating scalable applications of machine learning in music composition. Her work bridges computer science and musicology, with a particular emphasis on cross-cultural music generation (e.g., Hindustani classical music modeling) and expressive control mechanisms for generative systems. Key areas include MIDI signal processing, source separation algorithms, and the design of user interfaces that empower both professionals and novices to co-create with AI. Huang’s publications emphasize interdisciplinary innovation, with trends spanning reinforcement learning for music performance, hierarchical generative modeling, and ethical considerations in AI-assisted creativity. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her impactful projects suggest recognition in computational music research. Her research also involves dataset development (e.g., MAESTRO dataset) and open-source tools like Coconet, fostering reproducibility and community engagement in music technology.

Anne PiéjusView profile

Researcher

• Music and early modern press
• Music and theater
• Music and education
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Anne Piéjus is a Researcher at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) , affiliated with the Institute of Music Research (IReMus) in Paris. A specialist in Early Modern Music , her multidisciplinary work bridges literature, performing arts, history, and intellectual history, with a focus on digital humanities and enriched music editions. Founded the "Mercure galant" program for text-music-image editions Active in scholarly societies and leads the European seminar "Building Relationships in a changing world" Member of the executive committee of the "Concepts et langages" Doctoral School (500 students) Her research spans music-theater intersections , sung poetry , digital music archives , and sacred music in Renaissance Rome . Key projects include critical editions of Racine's works and studies on Jesuit school spectacles. Recent publications highlight 16th-17th century European music , music censorship , and digital resource integration . Awards include dual 2015 honors from the Institut de France, Prix des Muses (2001), and CNRS grants. Thorlet Prize (2015) Alfred Verdaguer Prize (2015) Prime d'Encadrement de Recherche (2016, renewed 2020) Piéjus supervises graduate trainees, curates exhibitions, and contributes to musicological societies. Her work emphasizes digital humanities and interdisciplinary methodologies to connect historical music resources.

• Media Theory
• Critical Theory
• New Media Studies
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McKenzie Wark is a Professor of Culture and Media at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School, and Program Director of Gender Studies (fall 2023). Their work focuses on critical theory, media studies, and transgender studies, blending interdisciplinary approaches to analyze contemporary culture. Wark holds BA, MA, PhD, and FAHA qualifications. Research interests include media theory, new media, critical theory, cinema, music, and visual art. Notable works include Raving (2023), Philosophy for Spiders (2021), and Molecular Red (2015). Awards include the 2019 Thoma Foundation Arts Writing Award in Digital Art and Australian Academy of Humanities fellowship. Teaches courses like Autofiction, Autotheory, Gender and Its Discontents, and Introduction to Cultural Studies. Active in independent study supervision and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Current research explores queer/trans rave culture and transdisciplinary theory.

• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Art
• German and Anglo-American Thought
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Giovanni Matteucci is a Full Professor of Aesthetics at the University of Bologna since 2014. His research focuses on contemporary aesthetics, German and Anglo-American philosophical traditions, and the interplay between perception, expression, and form. He has held leadership roles including Head of the Department of Philosophy and Communication Studies (2021–24) and President of the Italian Society of Aesthetics (2018–24). Education: 1987: M.A. in Philosophy, University of Bologna 1993: PhD in Philosophy (Aesthetics), University of Bologna Research Interests: Matteucci explores aesthetics through interdisciplinary lenses, including philosophical anthropology, cognitive sciences, and everyday aesthetics. Key themes include the extended mind model, aesthetic practices, and the role of fashion in contemporary philosophy. His work bridges historical figures (Dilthey, Cassirer, Adorno) with contemporary pragmatism and analytic philosophy. Awards: 2020: Premio Nazionale Frascati Filosofia 'Elio Matassi' 2008: Excellence Teaching Award, University of California Grants & Collaborations: He has directed international projects (e.g., '1909-2009. Un secolo di moda') and serves on editorial boards of journals like Aisthesis and Studi di estetica . He coordinates the 'almæsthetics' research center and oversees Erasmus exchanges with institutions in Lyon, Potsdam, and Paris. Labs/Teams: Leads the almæsthetics center, focusing on contemporary aesthetic studies and international collaborations.

Mika PeloView profile

Professor

• Composition
• Music Analysis
• Electronic Music
• +3 more

Professor Mika Pelo is a Swedish composer and academic serving as Professor of Music and Graduate Advisor of Composition and Theory at the University of California, Davis. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from Columbia University, with mentors Tristan Murail and Bent Sørensen. His work blends spectralist techniques and Scandinavian lyricism, described as 'controlled dreaming.' Education: Ph.D. in Composition, Columbia University Principal Teachers: Tristan Murail, Bent Sørensen Research Interests: Composition, analysis of spectral music, electronic music, and avant-garde techniques reinterpreted through romantic sensibilities. Awards & Honors: 2018 Guggenheim Fellowship 2019 Fromm Foundation Commission Peterson-Berger Foundation Residency (2023–2024) Advising & Grants: Advises graduate students in composition and theory. Secured grants including the Fromm Commission for ensemble performance support. Labs/Ensembles: Collaborates with the Empyrean Ensemble and orchestras like the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra, and Flux Quartet.

Freya VassView profile

Lecturer

• Cognitive Dance and Theatre Studies
• Postdramatic Physical Theatre
• Visuo-Sonority and Scenography
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Dr. Freya Vass is a Lecturer in Drama and Theatre at the University of Kent, specializing in dance, physical theatre, and interdisciplinary cognitive studies. She previously taught at institutions including the University of California Riverside and Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts. Her research explores intersections between postdramatic dance, cognitive science, and sensory perception. BA in Linguistics & Cognitive Science (UCLA) PhD in Dance History and Theory (UC Riverside) Her research focuses on cognitive approaches to dance-theatre, visuo-sonority in contemporary performance, and the metacritical dialogue between dance and scientific research. She founded the Kent Embodied Research Collective to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. Her publications examine William Forsythe’s choreographic methodology, dance aging, and somatic dramaturgy. She emphasizes choreographic literacy and audience cognitive engagement in postdramatic works. Barbara Morris Prize for Learning Support (2016) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) She has co-supervised PhD projects on Sanford Meisner’s actor training, somatics in early modern texts, and affective dramaturgy. She collaborates with choreographers like David Dawson and the Corpus experimental ensemble.

Eve KleinView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Technology
• Classical Music
• Interactive Performance Art
• +5 more

Dr. Eve Klein is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Music Technology and Popular Music at The University of Queensland (UQ) School of Music. She leads a research cluster in interactive composition, focusing on virtual/augmented reality works and guiding postgraduate composers. Her work bridges classical music traditions with digital innovation, addressing themes like gender in technology, identity, and participatory cultures. Dr. Klein holds a PhD in Music and Sound and has pioneered immersive art music experiences for festivals such as MONA FOMA and VIVID Sydney. Her artistic works include Vocal Womb (a laryngoscopy-based opera exploring voice and power) and City Symphony (an AR soundwalk overlaying Brisbane’s CBD). She is a recipient of the 2023 Art Music Award for Experimental Practice and the IASPM 2016 Open Publication Prize. Her research spans music technology curriculum design, future work skills in the arts, and epistemic fluency through transdisciplinary collaboration. She co-founded the Touch Ensemble, a technology-focused performance group collaborating with engineering students. Dr. Klein’s work frequently addresses social justice themes, including gendered violence and climate change. Education: PhD in Music and Sound Awards: 2023 Art Music Award, IASPM 2016 Prize, UQ Program Innovation Award Her articles critically examine virtual orchestras’ impact on classical norms, while her creative works challenge traditional performance boundaries. Klein collaborates internationally with festivals, scientists, and NGOs to create transformative cultural projects.

Jennifer GoodlanderView profile

Associate Professor

• Puppetry Studies
• Intercultural Performance Theory
• Southeast Asian Theatre
• +5 more

Dr. Jennifer Goodlander is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature and an Adjunct in Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance at Indiana University Bloomington, College of Arts & Sciences. She holds affiliations with Gender Studies, Folklore and Ethnomusicology, Cultural Studies, Southeast Asian and ASEAN Studies, and Anthropology. Her research focuses on puppetry, transnational performance, and the intersection of tradition/modernity in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia. She has authored influential books like Women in the Shadows (2016) and Puppets and Cities (2018). She is president of the Association of Asian Performance and has received grants from the Mellon Foundation and a Fulbright Fellowship. Education: Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary Arts, Ohio University, 2010), M.F.A. (Asian Performance-Directing, University of Hawai‘i, 2004), B.A. (Theatre and Women’s Studies, Kalamazoo College, 1997). Research emphasizes intercultural performance theory, challenging Western hegemony via global Asia frameworks. Current projects explore Southeast Asian puppetry’s role in identity articulation and transnational cultural dynamics. She teaches courses on drama, intercultural encounters, and performance studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels.