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John ButtView profile

Professor

• Bach Studies
• Baroque Music
• Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Music
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John Butt is a distinguished academic and performer, currently holding the Gardiner Chair of Music at the University of Glasgow and serving as Head of Department (2001-05). His career spans prestigious institutions including UC Berkeley, King’s College Cambridge, and Magdalene College Cambridge. He is renowned for integrating performance practice with scholarly research. Education : PhD in Bach studies, University of Cambridge Research Interests : Bach interpretation, Baroque music, historical performance practices, modernity in musicology, and the intersection of plainchant with Roman Catholic culture in Elgar's work. His research explores the ontology of 17th-century music and the cultural implications of historically informed performance. Articles and projects highlight his interdisciplinary approach, linking musicology with philosophy and cultural studies. He has received major awards including Gramophone, MIDEM, and Fellowships from the British Academy and Royal Society of Edinburgh. Scientific Awards : Royal Academy of Music/Kohn Foundation Bach Prize (2010) Gramophone Award (2007) MIDEM Award (2008) Fellow of the British Academy (2006) Dent Medal (2003) As a conductor and keyboardist, he leads the Dunedin Consort and has produced acclaimed recordings of Bach and Handel. His work bridges academic and performative realms, emphasizing the dialogue between historical and contemporary musical understanding.

Isabel GabbeView profile

Professor

• Piano Performance
• Music Education
• Chamber Music
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Isabel Gabbe , University Professor of Piano & Piano Didactics at Mozarteum University Salzburg's Innsbruck Department since 2016, is a German-French pianist and music educator with extensive international experience. She heads the Music Education Department and contributes to artistic higher education through her work with the European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA) and the Austrian Society for Music and Medicine (ÖGFMM). Studied with Hans Leygraf and Rainer Becker Certified music physiologist Founder of "Moments Musicaux" festival in France Active in teacher training across Europe and South America Her research focuses on music education , physiological piano teaching methods , and musicians' health . Isabel integrates creative approaches to piano instruction for children, emphasizing cross-cultural communication through music. Her recent work explores alternative keyboard techniques and inclusive pedagogy. Professor Gabbe's publications analyze piano didactics, including " Alles ist erlaubt, nur nicht Alles spielen! " on practical repertoire use and " Musizieren lernen? Ein Kinderspiel! " on playful learning approaches. She contributes to Schott Verlag's "Üben&Musizieren" series and Waxmann Verlag's music education publications. Scientific recognitions include: German Music Council Artist List (2000) EPTA Austria Vice Chair (2018–present) Deutsche Tonkünstlerverband Deputy Chair (2015–2023) Richard Wagner Association Stipend (2002) Aspen Music Festival Stipend (1995,1996) Isabel Gabbe actively mentors educators through workshops and masterclasses across Europe and South America, focusing on sustainable teaching practices and physiological approaches to piano instruction. She has participated in numerous festivals and serves on academic committees for music education curricula.

Harald HerresthalView profile

Professor

• Church music
• Organ
• Liturgy
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Harald Herresthal is a Norwegian academic and Full Professor (1978-present) at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, with prior roles as Assistant Professor (1973) and Lecturer (1968) in music history. He served as Academy President (Rektor 1980-83) and organist at Majorstuen Church since 1974. His work bridges music history , organ performance , and liturgical traditions , emphasizing Nordic-German interactions and 19th-21st century Norwegian composers. Academic roles span 40+ years at Norwegian Academy of Music Specializes in church music , Scandinavian-German musical exchange , and composers like Grieg, Bull, and Svendsen Highlights include Edvard Grieg's international networks and Ole Bull's cultural diplomacy Publications focus on Nordic musical identity , nationalism in composition , and historical performance practices across 15+ books and articles since 1984. Awards include The King's Order of Merit , Lindeman Prize , and honorary doctorate from Berlin University of the Arts. His research spans liturgical organ traditions , German-Norwegian cultural ties , and modern music policy in East Germany . 1998: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Foundation 2003: King's Gold Medal, Lindeman Prize 2003: Dr.h.c. from Universität der Künste Berlin

• Classical Music Performance
• Music Education
• Orchestral Conducting
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Claudia Sabitzer is a Professor at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna , specifically within the Faculty of Music . Her affiliation has been active since September 2022. She contributes to academic programs in areas such as keyboard instruments (piano, accordion), conducting (orchestral and early music), and composition. Her teaching spans disciplines like song and oratorio, classical operetta, and jazz composition & arrangement through the faculty's diverse departments. Her professional involvement includes supervision and academic leadership within the university's doctoral program, focusing on artistic-scholarly research. She participates in international academic exchanges via Erasmus+ and other programs, fostering collaboration with partner institutions. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her role emphasizes pedagogical innovation and ensemble performance training across historical and contemporary music practices.

Gereon KleinerView profile

Associate Professor

• Piano Performance
• Music Education
• Keyboard Studies
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Gereon Kleiner is an Associate Professor (A.o. Univ.-Prof.) in the Keyboard Department at the Mozarteum University Salzburg, part of the School of Music & Art Education (SOMA). He currently serves as Department Head and is affiliated with the Faculty BR 1. His role includes teaching piano performance and overseeing the Pre-College program, focusing on nurturing young musical talent. Kleiner's professional activities are centered at the university's main campus, though specific research interests beyond pedagogical practice are not detailed in the provided information. As a faculty member, his contributions emphasize instrumental instruction and music education. No listed awards or recent publications are mentioned in the text, suggesting a focus on teaching and administrative responsibilities. Students can contact him via gereon.kleiner@moz.ac.at for academic inquiries related to piano studies or departmental matters.

• Piano Performance
• Piano Pedagogy
• Chamber Music
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Sabina Graff has been a Lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since 1995, teaching within the Faculty of Music. She has also taught continuously at the Vienna Music School since 1985. Education Graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Vienna, 1988 Diploma in Concert Piano with distinction, 1987 Artistic maturity examination with distinction, 1985 State teaching qualification in piano, 1982 Research & Artistic Focus Her expertise lies in piano performance and pedagogy , with extensive experience in concert piano , chamber music , and ensemble coaching . She has participated in master-classes led by Alexander Jenner and Oleg Maisenberg, and she actively performs in piano trios and solo recitals. Student Success Her students have achieved notable recognition in the prima la musica competition, with several advancing to the national level and presenting public performances.

• Music Performance
• Music Education
• Classical Music
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Anneleen Lenaerts has been a lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna since September 2023. Her work spans multiple disciplines within music and performing arts, including keyboard instruments, vocal training, and ensemble coordination. She contributes to programs such as piano, composition, orchestral conducting, and historical performance practices. Her role involves teaching, mentoring, and fostering artistic development in both classical and contemporary contexts. As part of the university's faculty, she engages with areas like musicology, pedagogy, and collaborative performance, reflecting the institution's interdisciplinary focus. This aligns with the broader priorities of the university in advancing music and arts education through rigorous academic and practical training.

• Keyboard Instruments
• Conducting
• Composition
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bartolo Musil is a Professor at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), affiliated with the Faculty of Music. He has been active since September 2024 and is involved in academic leadership roles. His professional engagement spans multiple disciplines within music and performing arts. His teaching and research interests include Keyboard Instruments, Conducting, Composition, Jazz (including Jazz-Piano, Jazz-Bass, Jazz-Trumpet, Jazz-Trombone, Jazz-Saxophone, Jazz-Drums, Jazz-Guitar, Jazz-Singing, and Jazz-Composition & Arrangement), Early Music (Harpsichord, Fortepiano, Historical Violin, etc.), Voice and Opera (Solo Singing, Song and Oratorio, Opera, Classical Operetta), Musical Theatre, Drama, Contemporary Dance, and Pedagogical Study Programmes such as Music Education and the Master of Arts Education (MAE). He contributes to the Doctoral Programme at MUK, focusing on artistic-scholarly research and supervision of PhD projects. Bartolo is also involved in international academic relations, including Erasmus+ programmes and other exchange initiatives.

Jura MargulisView profile

Professor

• Piano Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• Chamber Music
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Univ.-Prof. Jura Margulis is a renowned pianist and professor holding dual roles: the McAllister Endowed Professorship at the University of Arkansas (since 2008) and piano professor at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (since 2018). A third-generation pedagogue, he specializes in piano performance and pedagogy, advocating his 'Unified Piano School' concept globally through masterclasses and lectures. His artistic career includes performances with prestigious orchestras such as the Russian National Orchestra and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, alongside chamber music collaborations with luminaries like Martha Argerich. Education: Studied with his father Prof. Vitaly Margulis at Freiburg University of Music, Fondazione per il Pianoforte (Italy), and Leon Fleisher at Peabody Conservatory (USA). Research & Pedagogy: Focuses on synthesizing pedagogical traditions in piano education, presented at forums like the World Piano Pedagogy Conference. Awards: Recipient of the Pro Europa Prize (European Cultural Foundation), Busoni Competition, and Guardian Competition accolades. As an artistic director of the International Piano Academy Freiburg and executive director of the Fulbright Concerto Competition, Margulis actively shapes musical education and performance. His discography spans Sony, Ars Musici, and Oehms Classics, featuring works from Bach to Berg.

• Piano
• Conducting
• Composition
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Helga Arias, MA, is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna, affiliated with the Faculty of Music since September 2024. Her roles span diverse disciplines, including Piano Accompaniment, Jazz-Piano, Jazz-Bass, and Early Music instruments such as Harpsichord and Historical Violin. She contributes to academic diploma programs like Classical Operetta and the Certificate of Ensemble Playing. Her teaching areas include Jazz, Early Music, and various keyboard and wind instruments. She is involved in the university's international programs, including Erasmus+ exchanges and collaborative initiatives with partner institutions. While no specific doctoral supervision or grants are detailed, her expertise aligns with the university's focus on artistic-scholarly research and performance excellence. Helga Arias actively participates in the university’s pedagogical study programs, such as Music Education and the Master of Arts Education (MAE). Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to music performance, historic instrument techniques, and contemporary jazz practices.

Wolfgang KogertView profile

Professor

• Organ Performance
• Historical Music Interpretation
• Contemporary Music Composition
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Wolfgang Kogert is a Professor of Organ at the Mozarteum University Salzburg since 2015 and holds a concurrent professorship at the Freiburg University of Music since 2020. He serves as organist for the Vienna Hofburgkapelle and has performed globally with orchestras like the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Education includes studies in Vienna, Stuttgart, and Detmold. Notable accolades include winning the 2006 International Wedstrijd Musica Antiqua and a 2013 residency at Paris' Cité Internationale des Arts. His research focuses on bridging early music traditions (medieval to baroque) with contemporary compositions, particularly in electroacoustic and algorithmic domains. Recent work emphasizes premiering new organ works by Cerha, Lang, and Essl, often integrating electronics and spatial soundscapes. Collaborations with composers like Mitterer and Pagh-Paan highlight experimental techniques. Recordings span Hindemith's Sancta Susanna to algorithmic works like ORGANO/LOGICS. Publications include critical editions of Josef Matthias Hauer's organ music and essays on Friedrich Cerha's compositions. He frequently discusses organ pedagogy and 21st-century repertoire expansion in journals like Das Orgelforum.

Danny GrissettView profile

Professor

• Jazz Piano
• Improvisation Techniques
• Music Education
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Danny Grissett is a full-time Professor of Piano and Head of the Institute for Keyboard Instruments at the Faculty of Music Education, JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Jazz Keyboard Performance from the California Institute for the Arts (2000) and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from California State University Dominguez Hills (1998). His artistic expertise spans piano performance, jazz improvisation, and contemporary pedagogical methods. Research interests include evolving harmonic structures in contemporary jazz, rhythm experimentation, and the interplay between improvised and composed elements. His work frequently explores cross-cultural collaborations and the integration of traditional jazz practices with modern techniques. Grissett has released nine notable albums since 2005, focusing on innovative jazz compositions and ensemble dynamics. He has held residencies at institutions like the Prince Claus Conservatory (Netherlands), Paekche Institute (South Korea), and JazzInty Slovenia. Additionally, he leads masterclasses in composition and improvisation worldwide. He has served as a featured soloist with RTS Big Band (Belgrade) and is a longstanding member of Klavier/Tom Harrell and Klavier/Vanessa Rubin ensembles. Teaching roles include adjunct positions at New School University (2005-2012) and Eastman School of Music (2011).

• Piano Accompaniment
• Music Education
• Chamber Music
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Margarethe Barbara Willim-Burnecki serves as a contract teacher and accompanist at Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria, specializing in compulsory piano instruction within the Department of Wind & Percussion Instruments. Her professional focus centers on collaborative piano performance, particularly in support of wind and percussion instrumentalists. As an accompanist, she plays a critical role in ensemble training, chamber music development, and performance preparation for instrumental students across various proficiency levels. Her teaching responsibilities include providing compulsory piano instruction to students whose primary instruments are wind or percussion, ensuring they develop essential keyboard skills and musical collaboration abilities required in professional music settings. She maintains professional contact through her institutional email address and appears to be actively engaged in the university's music education mission.

• Music Performance
• Music Composition
• Conducting
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Amir Wahba is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna , affiliated with the Faculty of Music since September 2024. He holds a Master of Music (MMus) degree and contributes to the university’s music programs. Education: Master of Music (MMus) Research Interests: Amir Wahba’s academic focus aligns with the Faculty of Music’s disciplines, including Music Performance (keyboard instruments, accordion, ensemble playing) Music Composition Conducting Historical Performance Practices Music Pedagogy Opera and Vocal Arts Teaching Responsibilities: He is part of the teaching staff (Lehrende) across multiple departments, including classical instruments, jazz, and historical musicology.

• Music
• Piano
• Jazz
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Eldad Ben Sasson is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna , affiliated with the Faculty of Music. His teaching focuses span multiple disciplines including piano, jazz, ensemble playing, and classical music performance. Specializes in Tasteninstrumente (keyboard instruments) Involved in Jazz-Klavier (jazz piano) instruction Contributes to Zertifikatslehrgang Ensemble Playing (certification program in ensemble playing) His academic work emphasizes practical music performance across classical and jazz traditions, with a focus on instrumental pedagogy and ensemble training.