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Enrico De PieriView profile

Professor

• Vocal Arts
• Musical Theater
• Opera Performance
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Enrico De Pieri is a Professor for Singing in the Musical Studies program at the Folkwang University of the Arts. A graduate of the Hamburg University of Music and Theater, he has combined his career as a performer and educator. His expertise spans vocal arts, musical theater, and opera performance, with a focus on German musical productions. Specializes in musical theater roles and vocal coaching Active performer in German musicals (e.g., Die Addams Family , Wicked , Aladdin ) Teaching experience at Joop van den Ende Academy and Osnabrück University His research interests emphasize practical vocal training, stage performance, and musical theater pedagogy. De Pieri has received prestigious scholarships from the International Vocal Arts Institute and Felix-Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Stiftung.

• Costume design
• Design arts
• Rendering
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Szu-Feng Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of New Hampshire. A globally recognized designer, she integrates unconventional materials through a 3R (recycle, reuse, reduce) framework while maintaining artistic excellence in visual storytelling. Education: B.F.A. in Set Design from Taipei National University of the Arts, M.F.A. in Design & Technology from the University of Texas at Austin Leadership: Director of Design and Theatre Technology at UNH Her research focuses on sustainable design practices and theatre technology innovation . With over a hundred theatrical productions across 20+ countries, her work has been showcased at prestigious events like World Stage Design (2022, 2009, 2005) and Prague Quadrennial (2023, 2007, 2003). Recent productions demonstrate her versatility in costume design and set construction for contemporary musicals, classical adaptations, and cross-cultural works. Notable themes include: Integration of ecological materials Textile recycling methodologies Digital rendering techniques Scientific awards include: Gold Sustainability Award (2021) Outstanding Assistant Professor Award (2014) at UNH Outstanding Alumnna of School of Theatre (2012) Active in professional organizations like USITT, OISTAT, and CAAFA, she contributes to advancing theatrical design while mentoring students in sustainable practices and technical innovation.

• Opera Performance
• Classical Vocal Music
• Oratorio and Cantata
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Anna Fabrello is an Assistant Lecturer at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk and a soloist with the Baltic Opera since 2005. She graduated with distinction from the Academy's Faculty of Vocal Performance and Acting under Professor Brygida Skiba, supported by a Ministry of Culture scholarship. Her career includes acclaimed performances in operas like Mozart's 'Cosi fan tutte' (earning her the Gdańsk Theatre Award), Puccini's 'Turandot', and Strauss' 'Ariadne auf Naxos'. She has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Friedrich Haider, Jacek Rogala, and Michel Sager. Her artistic portfolio spans oratorios, cantatas, and vocal lyric poetry, with recordings on CD and DVD. Key roles include Eurydice (Gluck), Cleopatra (Handel), Liu (Puccini), and Najade (Strauss). Fabrello's doctoral degree in vocal performance (2013) underscores her academic contributions alongside her performance career. Educations: Doctor of Music (2013), Academy of Music in Gdańsk Master's in Vocal Performance (distinction), Academy of Music in Gdańsk Awards & Honors: Fryderyk Award 2014 Gdańsk Theatre Award 2015 Polish Art Song Competition accolades (2003) Artistic Collaborations: Baltic Opera productions (since 2005) TV Mezzo co-production of 'Ariadne auf Naxos' (2009)

JarnuszkiewiczView profile

Professor

• Theater Design
• Photography
• Art Education
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Prof. Jarnuszkiewicz is the Vice-Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and a Professor at the Faculty of Media Arts. He holds a degree from the National Film School in Łódź (Film, Television, and Photography) and has been supervised by notable figures like Prof. Mieczysław Jahoda and Prof. Witold Sobociński. He leads the Visual Relations Studio, mentoring students who have won the Academy’s best graduate award four times. He directs three research projects and has received the Rector’s Award three times, including the highest honor, the Pegasus. As a lighting director and video projectionist since 2007, he collaborates with leading Polish theaters (e.g., Grand Theater – National Opera, Juliusz Słowacki Theater) and has designed lighting for over 40 productions. His photography projects include Family Portrait , Traces , and Perfectly Happy People , exhibited globally. Notable solo exhibitions include Traces at Miami’s Frost Museum (2015) and Unseen Memories in Bielsko-Biała (2012). Recipient of the Gloria Artis Bronze (2016) and Silver (2024) Medals. Author of two monographs and numerous publications. He advises the Gaude Polonia program and leads the Visual Relations Studio, fostering a legacy of academic and artistic innovation.

Delphine CaruelleView profile

Associate Professor

• Service Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Customer Experience
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Delphine Caruelle is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from BI Norwegian Business School (2019). Her research focuses on service marketing, consumer behavior, and emotional dynamics in customer experiences. Key areas include customer experience design, influencer marketing ethics, and interdisciplinary approaches to human-centered service systems. Education: Ph.D. in Marketing, BI Norwegian Business School (2019) Research Interests: Delphine explores emotional arousal in service encounters, the impact of waiting time perceptions, and the ethical implications of woke advertising. Her work bridges consumer psychology with operational service design, emphasizing measurable outcomes through biometric tools like EDA and affective computing technologies. Awards & Recognition: Liam Glynn Research Scholarship Award (2018) Finalist - 2020 SERVSIG Best Dissertation Award Professional Background: Before academia, Delphine worked as a Consumer Insights Specialist at Opera Software, bringing industry实践经验 to her academic research. Her recent publications emphasize triadic influencer-brand-follower dynamics and the intersection of CX/EX/HX systems.

• Operetta
• Classical Music
• Orchestral Conducting
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Laszlo Gyüker is a Hungarian-born conductor and lecturer specializing in operetta. Since September 2018, he has been a Lecturer for the Operetta course at the Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien (MUK). His career includes extensive work in operetta performance and direction, spanning festivals and theaters across Europe. He studied at the Graz University of Arts (Magister der Künste, 2008). From 2010–2012, he served as Kapellmeister for Bühne Baden, managing a broad operetta repertoire. He directed operettas at the Lehár Festivals Bad Ischl (2009–2017), including *Das Land des Lächelns*, *Die Csárdásfürstin*, and *Die Fledermaus*. In 2018, he debuted at the Volksoper with *Die Csárdásfürstin* and led a production of *Die Fledermaus* at Tirana Opera. As Musical Director of the Budapest Operetta World Theater and Operettenbühne Wien, he toured Germany with productions like *Die Zauberflöte* and *Gräfin Mariza*. Since 2014–2019, he was Artistic Director of the Luisenburg Festspiele. Recent engagements include conducting *My Fair Lady* at the Volksoper during the 2019/20 season.

Eva Tacha-BreitlingView profile

Professor

• Speech Therapy
• Voice Pedagogy
• Theater Studies
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Eva Tacha-Breitling is a Professor at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), affiliated with the Faculty of Performing Arts. Her roles include teaching breath, voice, and speech formation, as well as leading pedagogical initiatives in expression and stage presence. She has held a permanent position since 2005 and serves on the Study and Research Commission of the Faculty of Performing Arts. Education: Studied German and Theater Studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Certified speech therapist (LKH Graz) Master's in Rhythmics/Music and Movement Education (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna) Training with renowned figures like Lauren Newton, Martin Klietmann, and Ferdinand Kaspar Research & Artistic Work: Focuses on word-sound-speech scores and artistic research. Her projects include music recitation programs with institutions like the Gustav Mahler Society. She has contributed to an anthology (2021) on interdisciplinary performance methodologies. Performance & Pedagogy: Acting in major festivals (Salzburg Festival, Steirischer Herbst) Speech coaching for opera productions (e.g., Faust I & II directed by Peter Stein) Pedagogical leadership at the Max Reinhardt Seminar (1996–2005) Developed the spiral(e) dance/theater project as artistic director Committee & Outreach: Active in curriculum development and artistic research advocacy within MUK. Provides speech training for actors, conductors, and dancers internationally.

Gabriel WankaView profile

Lecturer

• Dance
• Choreography
• Musical Theatre
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Gabriel Wanka is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since September 2018, specializing in dance, choreography, and performing arts. Born in Munich and raised in Vienna, he trained at the Vienna State Opera Ballet School, participating in productions like Spartacus , Coppélia , and The Nutcracker , and collaborated with renowned choreographers such as Hans Van Manen and Robert North. He holds a diploma from the Ballet Academy and worked for six years at the Landestheater Linz as a performer, guest dancer, and choreographer (e.g., The Merry Widow ). Since 2016, he has been freelancing internationally as a dancer, actor, choreographer, and musical performer, notably with Posterino Dance Company led by Gaetano Posterino. His education includes studies at Lycée Jean Renoir (Munich) and Lycée Français de Vienne. His artistic focus spans contemporary dance, ballet, and interdisciplinary performance, blending classical and modern techniques. Wanka’s work emphasizes collaborative artistry, having contributed to operatic, theatrical, and dance projects across Europe. No specific grants, labs, or doctoral supervision are mentioned. His professional network includes affiliations with leading European arts institutions and companies.

Margit LeglerView profile

Professor

• Historical Performance Practices
• Baroque Dance
• Early Music
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Margit Legler is a Professor of Historical Dance and Period Acting Techniques at the Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien (Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna), holding roles since 2015. She teaches in dance, early music, and opera programs, specializing in historical performance practices. Her career spans international engagements as a dancer, singer, and director in baroque and classical productions. Education includes extensive training in classical ballet, modern dance (Horton/Graham techniques), flamenco, and historical performance studies. Notable mentors include Violanta Stromeyer, Susan Dennis Gabriel, and Dene Barnett. She holds a diploma in speech therapy from AKH Wien (2006), focusing on breath techniques and vocal therapy. Research interests center on integrating historical dance, acting, and vocal techniques into modern performance. She founded ensembles like L’Azione Teatrale (historical theater) and Les plaisirs de la danse (historical dance), staging works by Gluck, Gassmann, and Purcell. Key productions include Zauberflöte (1994), Il Parnaso Confuso (1998, 2012), and L’Etearco (2022). Teaching spans workshops in 17th/18th-century acting and dance across Europe and Japan. She has held positions at the Vienna State Opera Ballet Academy (2010–2020) and Salzburg Mozarteum’s Opera Institute. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary training for singers and dancers in historical contexts.

Lutz StandopView profile

Professor

• Musical Theatre
• Voice Pedagogy
• Opera Performance
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Univ.-Prof. Lutz Standop is a faculty member at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), holding a Professorship in the Faculty of Music. His career spans extensive stage performances in musicals, operettas, and theater across German-speaking regions, including roles at institutions like the Staatsoperette Dresden and Theater Magdeburg. He is known for his vocal versatility, having performed in renowned productions such as EVITA , CABARET , and world premieres like DER MEDICUS . Education: BA in 'Musikalische Unterhaltungstheater' from MUK Teaching: Voice instruction since 2018 (privately and at Stage School Hamburg until 2023) Certifications: Estill Voice Training, Camera Actors Studio, Cultural Management (HfMT Hamburg) His professional affiliations include the Bundesverband Deutscher Gesangspädagogen (BDG) and Deutsche Musicalakademie. Standop's work extends to film, TV, and voice-over roles, alongside leadership in artistic-scholarly research at MUK's doctoral program.

Michael KlimasView profile

Lecturer

• Music Production
• Songwriting
• Pop Music
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Michael Klimas is a Guest Lecturer in Media Music at JAM - Johannes Andrea Musica. He is a multi-faceted artist known for his roles as a singer, songwriter, producer, and collaborator in the music industry. His career spans over two decades, with notable work in pop, rock, and classical genres. Klimas has performed globally, including at the Tel Aviv Opera House and MTV Unplugged, and has collaborated with artists like Placido Domingo and Coldplay. Education: Artistic/Pedagogical training in singing with Dominik Müller and Wolfram Blank, private guitar lessons, and various workshops. His research interests focus on blending artistic expression with technical production in media music, emphasizing live orchestral collaborations and contemporary songwriting. Klimas has produced and written for numerous artists, including Söhne Mannheims, Die Mayerin, and Mii. His discography spans over 20 albums as singer, producer, or songwriter, including Miracle (2020), Die Ersten (2023), and New Fire (2023). Awards include the Echo Award (2005) and multiple platinum/gold certifications. Notable collaborations: Alvaro Soler, Clara Louise, and the Babelsberg Symphony Orchestra. Klimas has been a key figure in TV music, appearing on The Voice KIDS , Eurovision Song Contest , and Jose Carreras Gala . He remains active in charity initiatives like Künstler gegen Aids and RTL's Bachelorette .

Gerald PeterView profile

Lecturer

• Music Technology
• Progressive Rock
• Film Scoring
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Gerald Peter is a Guest Lecturer in the Piano Department at JAM Music Lab University, blending his expertise in music performance, technology, and composition. He holds an MSc in Multimedia and Software Engineering from FH Technikum Wien and a BSc in Media Informatics from TU Wien, focusing on computer graphics and digital image processing. His research spans music technology innovation (e.g., MIDI-reactive visualizations, expressive digital instruments like ROLI Seaboard), genre fusion (progressive rock, jazz, cinematic scoring), and interdisciplinary multimedia art . Gerald pioneers hybrid approaches where algorithmic visualizations respond to live musical input, creating immersive audiovisual experiences. Recent creative works exhibit strong cinematic and progressive rock influences, often featuring complex arrangements and collaborations with vocalists/instrumentalists. Awards include placement in the Top 12 of the 2014 CINE Film Scoring Competition. As a performer and educator, Gerald has led international workshops for ROLI, Audio Modeling, and GeoShred across Europe and North America. He maintains active collaborations with industry innovators like Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) and performs with projects including The Gerald Peter Project.

Drew CrawfordView profile

Associate Professor

• Intermedial and collaborative music creation practice
• Choreographic implications of sound spatialisation in live performance
• Electronic music production and composition
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Dr Drew Crawford is an Associate Professor in Music at the University of Southampton, where he serves as the Department's Director of Programmes and Undergraduate Programme Lead. His academic career spans both teaching and creative practice in music composition and production. His research interests include: Intermedial and collaborative music creation practice Choreographic implications of sound spatialisation in live performance Electronic music production and composition Geographically and temporally distributed creativity Artificial intelligence and machine learning in digital music making Crawford's current research focuses on spatial music - music that uses human perception of sound localization as a compositional parameter. With a background spanning two decades of studio-based practice and over three decades of collaborative work in theatrical contexts, his research draws from acoustics, affective aesthetics, aural architecture, and various creative practices. He explores how to develop a sophisticated language of music-in-space/space-in-music, examining what new forms could emerge when sound-in-space is foregrounded as a key compositional element. His work addresses the gap between historical spatial music practices and contemporary live performance where space is often ignored as a compositional parameter. His creative works demonstrate extensive exploration of spatial audio concepts and intermedial composition, ranging from immersive sound installations to reinterpretations of classical works and experimental performance pieces. These outputs reflect his investigation into how sound localization can be systematically integrated into musical composition with the same sophistication as harmonic or rhythmic elements. Dr Crawford is accepting PhD students and currently supervises Timothy Cape who is pursuing a PhD in Music. He is passionate about teaching creative contemporary music-making, having taught techniques from digital sound design to 18th century counterpoint. In the 2024-25 academic year, he teaches 'The Producer as Composer,' 'Commercial Composition,' and the first-year undergraduate module 'The Learning Curve.' His educational philosophy emphasizes finding connections between seemingly disparate musical concepts to help students discover underlying principles that link different musical approaches. His professional background includes composition studies at the University of Sydney with Peter Sculthorpe, Ross Edwards, and Anne Boyd. Prior to joining the University of Southampton, he taught at the Australian Institute of Music and served as a Visiting Lecturer at City, University of London. His career bridges commercial and artistic contexts, with work spanning studio recordings across multiple genres, film and television soundtracks, and live performances in diverse settings from opera to corporate events.

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Musical Theater
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Patrick Howle is an Instructional Professor of Voice and Opera at Pittsburg State University. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from East Carolina University and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature from The Eastman School of Music. His professional career blends academia with extensive stage performance experience. Education: B.M. East Carolina University (North Carolina) M.M. Eastman School of Music (New York) Research/Performance Interests: Specializes in opera roles (e.g., Melchior in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Silvio in Pagliacci), operetta, musical theater (e.g., My Fair Lady, Sweeney Todd), and solo recitals. Known for his work with Ohio Light Opera where he originated roles in world premieres like A Friend of Napoleon and Pride and Prejudice . Performance Highlights: Carnegie Hall recital debut (2013 featuring Poulenc's songs), over 30 productions with Ohio Light Opera, and roles with Light Opera of Oklahoma and GLOW Musical Theatre. Recordings include releases on Albany and Operetta Archives labels.

Bobb RobinsonView profile

Professor

• Music Performance
• Opera
• Choral Direction
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Dr. Bobb Robinson is a baritone faculty member at the Shepherd University School of Music, known for his charismatic stage presence and rich vocal performances. He has performed at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center, Washington National Cathedral, and the White House, and has collaborated on innovative productions like Twentyfour: Italian Songs and Arias for a New Century and the cabaret Une soiree a l'Olympia . Robinson's career spans operatic, concert, and educational roles. He has performed over 20 operatic roles, directed acclaimed productions including Cosi fan tutte and Der Vampyr , and served as a featured soloist with ensembles like the Washington Bach Consort. His international recital debut in 2001 included performances at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Festival d'Avignon. Scientific awards include: Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist (2001) He remains actively engaged in education, teaching at Helena Choral Week and previously serving on the faculties of Stetson University, Jacksonville University, and Shepherd University. His recordings include collaborations with the Choirs of Washington National Cathedral and Clear Note Records' Liebestreu .