Snow Wilson serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Music at Connecticut College, joining the institution in 2023. Wilson is affiliated with the Department of Music within the university's academic structure. Wilson's expertise centers on Piano Performance, with research and teaching interests spanning Music Education and instrumental pedagogy. This specialization drives curriculum development and student mentorship in keyboard performance disciplines.
Dr. Mariusz Klimsiak is a Professor of Piano and head of the Piano Department at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz since 2022. An internationally active concert artist, he performs across major Polish venues including National Philharmonic and internationally in Italy, Spain, and the USA, with special focus on historical instrument performance. His educational background includes: Graduated with distinction from Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz under Professor Jerzy Sulikowski Postgraduate studies with Professor Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń Masterclasses with Ewa Pobłocka, Naum Starkmann, Alexei Orlovetsky, Viera Nossina, and Dang Thai Son Professor Klimsiak's research centers on historical performance practice, specializing in period instruments from Mozart/Beethoven eras including Stein and Walter copies. His artistic output features groundbreaking recordings like Chopin's F minor Concerto on 1830 Pleyel copy (2017) and Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata on original Broadwood (2018), alongside extensive chamber repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works. His notable awards include: 3rd 20th Century Music Competition laureate (Warsaw) Young Musicians' Festival laureate (Gdańsk) 3rd National Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition laureate (Warsaw) Golden Parnassus award (International Piano Festival, Sanok) As an educator, he previously assisted Professors Sulikowski, Pobłocka, and Godziszewski before becoming department head. He actively manages the Paderewski Piano Academy summer program and maintains significant artistic collaborations with Silesian Quartet, violinist Paweł Radziński, soprano Kamila Kułakowska, and saxophonist Włodzimierz Spodymek.
Marc Bellassai serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music within Towson University's College of Fine Arts and Communication, specializing in historical performance practices and musicology. Education: Bachelor of Music in Harpsichord, Oberlin Conservatory (1985) Master of Music and Artist Diploma, Indiana University (1989) Fulbright IIE Scholar at Civica Scuola di Musica and Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy (1994-1996) Research Focus: His scholarly work centers on early keyboard performance practice, basso continuo realization, organology (study of historical instruments), art history, and the intersection of music and literature in 17th-18th century Italy. He bridges technical performance with cultural context through meticulous examination of historical sources and treatises. Academic Activities: Directs Towson University's Early Music Ensemble while teaching Harpsichord and Art History courses, emphasizing hands-on engagement with period instruments and primary source materials. His pedagogy integrates performance practice with broader artistic movements of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Professional Recognition: No scientific awards documented in available sources Mentorship & Resources: Current information indicates no formal graduate student advisement or externally funded research grants. His contributions center on undergraduate instruction and ensemble direction within the departmental framework.
David Robertson is a distinguished American conductor, composer, and educator who serves as Director of Conducting Studies and Distinguished Visiting Faculty at The Juilliard School in New York. He has held significant artistic leadership positions including Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de Lyon, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Ensemble InterContemporain. Robertson also serves on the Tianjin Juilliard Advisory Council and recently completed a three-year tenure as Creative Partner of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera. Robertson's research interests focus on contemporary music, particularly 20th and 21st century repertoire, with deep expertise in spectral music and works by composers like Boulez, Grisey, and Reich. His scholarly work examines rhythmic structures in contemporary music, the compositional techniques of Janáček, and the interpretation of complex modern scores. As both a conductor and composer, Robertson brings a unique dual perspective to musical interpretation. His recent compositions include 'Whorls and Eddies' (premiered by LA Phil in 2024) and 'Light forming' - a piano concerto (premiered in 2022). His scholarly publications span conducting technique, music education, and analysis of contemporary repertoire, with notable contributions to The Cambridge Companion to Rhythm and essays on Janáček's operatic techniques. Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording (2021) - for Porgy and Bess Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance (2014) - for John Adams' City Noir Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government (2010) Robertson maintains an active schedule balancing international conducting engagements with his educational responsibilities at Juilliard. His conducting approach emphasizes deep score analysis, historical context, and clear communication of musical intent. He has developed specialized teaching methods for conducting complex rhythmic structures and contemporary repertoire, mentoring the next generation of conductors while maintaining his own active performance career.
Andrey Stolyarov is a Russian-born American composer, conductor, singer, and educator currently serving as an adjunct professor of music theory at The Hartt School (University of Hartford) and Capital Community College. He holds additional positions as Director of Music at Gilead Congregational Church in Hebron, Connecticut and Co-director of The Hartford New Music Festival. His educational background includes a DMA in Composition (2018) and MM in Composition (2015) from University of Hartford, and a BA in Music (2012) from Lehigh University. Stolyarov has studied with renowned composers including Steven Sametz, Paul Salerni, Gilda Lyons, Robert Carl, and Aaron Kernis. Stolyarov's research and creative interests span composition, choral music, contemporary classical, electronic music, and piano performance. His compositional output demonstrates significant range from traditional forms like fugues to contemporary works incorporating improvisation and electronic elements. His recent album "A Sonic Tapestry" (2024) continues his exploration of emotional expression through modern compositional techniques. His compositions have been performed nationally and internationally, with recent commissions by CONCORA, the Young New Yorker's Chorus, the Bassless Trio, and the Alturas Duo. He has received national and international recognition for his works, which reflect both his Russian heritage and American training. National recognition for compositions International recognition for compositions As an active professional singer, Stolyarov performs with Voce, CONCORA, and the Composers Choir. He maintains an active online presence with music available on Bandcamp, YouTube, and Soundcloud, and serves as a private vocal instructor. His work demonstrates a commitment to both traditional musical forms and contemporary innovation.
Katarzyna Wesołowska serves as Lecturer at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, specializing in harpsichord and historical keyboard performance. An active international performer, she presented a solo recital at the 66th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music (2023) and festivals including Nowa Muzyka and Toruń Festival of Science and Art, frequently premiering contemporary works. Her academic foundations include: Diploma with distinction in Piano (Prof. Maria Murawska) and Harpsichord (Prof. Urszula Bartkiewicz) from Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz Bachelor of Arts in Stage Design from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw Wesołowska's research integrates historical performance practice with contemporary composition, focusing on harpsichord, pianoforte, and period piano techniques. She pioneers interdisciplinary methodologies through projects like "Polifonie/Poliwizje" at Gardzienice Center for Theater Practices, where she performed J.S. Bach within self-designed stage environments, merging visual arts with musical interpretation. Her scholarly recognition includes: Minister of Culture and National Heritage Young Poland scholarship for recording contemporary Polish harpsichord repertoire Mayor of Bydgoszcz scholarship for tri-instrumental historical keyboard project at New Palace in Ostromecko Mayor of Szczecin scholarship for artistic innovation Wesołowska extends her expertise through educational initiatives as lecturer at Warsaw's Early Music Methodical Summer Courses (since 2022), while contributing to film (piano consultation for "Never Gonna Snow Again"), radio drama recordings for Polish Radio, and theater productions. Her collaborative work with specialists like Robert Levin and Andreas Staier demonstrates continuous refinement of historical performance techniques within contemporary contexts.
Markus Stange serves as Professor of Piano at the University of Music Karlsruhe, teaching piano performance, chamber music, and instrumental approaches to contemporary music. An internationally recognized specialist in new music, he performs with leading ensembles including the Berliner Philharmoniker and Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra. Education: Studied piano with Jürgen Uhde (Stuttgart) Studied piano with Roland Keller (Lübeck) Studied piano with František Rauch and Valentina Kamenikova (Prague) Additional studies in music theory and composition His artistic research centers on expanding contemporary piano repertoire through collaborations with composers like Stockhausen, Ligeti, and Crumb. He pioneered new works for piano duo and piano-percussion configurations, founding the Piano & Percussion ensemble that commissioned numerous world premieres. Stange founded the Neustadt an der Weinstrasse International Messiaen Week (2008) and released a critically acclaimed 2015 solo CD of George Crumb's Makrokosmos. He maintains active interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the Karlsruhe State Art Gallery and conducts masterclasses globally across six continents.
Dr. Brian Zator serves as Regents Professor of Percussion at East Texas A&M University's School of Music within the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts, where he has taught since 2001. His responsibilities include directing the percussion program and teaching applied percussion courses at all levels. His academic credentials feature a DMA in Percussion Performance from the University of North Texas (2008), MM from the University of Michigan (2001), and BA in Music Education from Baylor University (1998), supplemented by studies with marimba virtuoso Keiko Abe in Japan. Zator's research manifests through performance practice and creative output, specializing in marimba literature, percussion ensemble innovation, and contemporary chamber works. His international career spans seven PASIC conventions, Carnegie Hall appearances, and performances across five continents, emphasizing cross-cultural collaborations and new music advocacy. His 2015 recordings 'Zamiki' and 'Zoomorphs' demonstrate expertise in solo marimba repertoire and interdisciplinary chamber works, reflecting trends toward expanding percussion literature through commissioning and cross-genre experimentation. Major honors include: 2010 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition victory with ETAMU ensemble Texas A&M University System Regents Professorship (2023-24) Through PAS leadership roles including Board Presidency and competition adjudication, Zator mentors emerging musicians while advancing percussion education. His 'Marimba Minute' social media series and 'Keyboard Fundamentals' pedagogical book extend his instructional impact beyond campus. As principal artist for Innovative Percussion, Sabian, and Black Swamp, he maintains active performance partnerships while directing ETAMU's award-winning percussion program.
Stefanie Beinhauer serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Kiel University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Based in Room C12-2.50 at Grenzstraße 3, 24149 Kiel, she can be contacted via email at stefanie.beinhauer@fh-kiel.de or telephone +49 431 210-2630. Her role centers on delivering specialized statistics education for industrial and academic applications. Her primary teaching focus is the elective module "Applied statistics – less board, more keyboard!" for WIVE and M degree programs, which trains students in practical statistical instruments for data analysis in industrial projects, study works, and theses. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on implementation and responsible interpretation of statistical outcomes, moving beyond theoretical frameworks to real-world problem-solving. All course materials are distributed through Moodle, accessible via the mathematics course portal or direct email request. Outside scheduled lecture periods, Dr. Beinhauer maintains availability strictly by appointment. Her expertise bridges mathematical theory with business and engineering contexts, particularly in translating complex data into actionable insights. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source material. Information regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams was not provided in the available documentation.
