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Simon A. MorrisonView profile

Professor

• Russian music
• French modernism
• Soviet music
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Simon A. Morrison is a Professor of Music at Princeton University, specializing in 20th-century Russian and Soviet music, ballet, film music, and archival research. He is renowned for his expertise on composers like Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky, with recent projects including a Moscow history book and a Shostakovich biography. Education: Ph.D. in Music History, Princeton University (1997) M.F.A. in Music History, Princeton University (1994) M.A. in Music History, McGill University (1993) Diploma, Moscow Pedagogical Institute (1992) B.Mus. (cum laude) in Music History, University of Toronto (1987) His research spans Soviet musicology, ballet-music relationships, and historically informed performance. Recent articles explore archival reconstruction, Soviet censorship, and cross-disciplinary themes in Russian opera and ballet. Scientific awards include the Guggenheim Fellowship, ACLS Fellowship, and Alfred Einstein Award. He has taught at Princeton since 1997 and directed graduate studies multiple times. As a public speaker, Morrison has lectured globally and contributed to major media outlets. His productions include restoring Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet (1935) and reviving Debussy’s La boîte à joujoux at Princeton.

Walter MetzView profile

Professor

• Contemporary film and television criticism and theory
• Literature and film
• Science and film
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Walter Metz is a Full Professor at the School of Media Arts , Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His research spans contemporary film and television criticism , literature and film , science and film , and post-war American culture . He holds a Ph.D. in Radio/Television/Film from the University of Texas at Austin (1996) and an S.B. in Materials Science from MIT (1989). Education: Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996 S.B. in Materials Science and Engineering, MIT, 1989 His work explores intertextual relationships between film, television, novels, and theatre, with a focus on gender, comedy, opera, Cold War, Holocaust, science, and animals. He has authored three books and over sixty refereed articles , emphasizing adaptation studies, genre theory, and cultural analysis. Recent publications highlight trends in 21st-century adaptation , intertextuality , and genre evolution . Notable themes include walking in cinema , postmodern literary adaptations , and experimental science films . His courses include Film Criticism , Photography Theory , Non-Narrative Film , and Television Sitcoms . He can be reached at wmetz@siu.edu or Office: COMM 1112, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

• Cello Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• Orchestral Repertoire
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Amanda Truelove is a Cello Professor at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where she has served on the teaching faculty for over two decades. She teaches a class of students while contributing to the Professional Skills 2nd year module and Masters’ orchestral courses, and she conducts performance classes and examinations at all stages. Her career combines teaching with performance, including membership in the London Symphony Orchestra and extensive touring with ensembles like the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Royal Opera House. Education: RCM scholarship student, Konzertexamen Diplom from Dusseldorf Key influences: Johannes Goritzki, Anner Bylsma, Jacqueline du Pré, Bruno Guiranna Her teaching focuses on practical performance skills and orchestral training, with students securing prominent positions globally. Awards from major trusts supported her studies, and she maintains active performance and pedagogical roles at the RCM.

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Singing Techniques
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Roderick Earle is a Professor in the Vocal Studies department at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where he has established himself as a distinguished educator and performer. With a career spanning decades in both teaching and professional performance, he brings substantial practical experience to his academic role. Professor Earle's educational background includes: Graduation from Cambridge University with a Music degree, where he was a Choral Scholar in St. John's College Choir Awarded a Foundation Scholarship to the Royal College of Music for Opera Studies Additional studies with renowned vocal coach Otakar Kraus Specializing in vocal performance across multiple vocal ranges, Earle made a notable transition from bass to baritone during his extensive operatic career. His teaching encompasses vocal technique, historical performance practice, and the practical demands of professional singing careers. He emphasizes the connection between historical context and contemporary performance standards, drawing from his vast stage experience. Professor Earle has received significant recognition including the Greater London Arts Association Musician of the Year Award and a Foundation Scholarship to the Royal College of Music. With over 25 years of teaching experience across Cambridge, Colchester, and London institutions, he has mentored numerous vocal students. In 2010, he founded The Colchester Chamber Choir, comprising 28 auditioned voices specializing in pre-baroque and 19th-20th century choral repertoire. His professional affiliations include membership in the British Voice Association and the Association of Teachers of Singing, reflecting his commitment to vocal pedagogy standards.

• Baroque Music
• Opera Performance
• Historical Performance
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Mark Tucker is a Professor at the Royal College of Music, specializing in Vocal Studies within the Vocal & Opera school. He is renowned for his interpretations of baroque repertoire, particularly Italian music, and has performed internationally in operas such as Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo , Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria , and L’incoronazione di Poppea . Collaborations include working with esteemed conductors like Sir John Eliot Gardiner and Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Roles in operas: Daliso ( Andromeda Liberata ), title role in Platée , Leontino ( Atenaide ), and Idomeneo Concert highlights: Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges with London Symphony Orchestra and Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius with Sydney Symphony Orchestra Recordings include Vivaldi’s Andromeda Liberata , Britten’s St. Nicolas , and Shchedrin’s Vek Moy

Gregory D'AlessioView profile

Associate Professor

• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Computer Music
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Gregory D'Alessio is an Associate Professor of Music at Cleveland State University and coordinator of the university's electronic and computer music studios. He is also the architect of the new B.A. degree in popular music at CSU. Research and Creative Work D'Alessio's work spans concert music, mixed media, and electronic music composition. His full-length mixed-media opera The World Above Us was presented by Cleveland Public Theater in 2013, and has been performed by prestigious ensembles including The Da Capo Chamber Players, Slee Sinfonietta, and Cleveland Chamber Symphony. Awards and Recognition Koussevitzky Foundation Commission (Library of Congress) Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship Aaron Copland Prize Cleveland Arts Prize Two Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Awards SEAMUS Board of Directors' Prize Community Partnership for Arts and Culture Fellowship Otto Ettinger Fellowship to Tanglewood Music Festival Recordings and Performances His compositions have been performed by notable contemporary music ensembles such as Dali String Quartet, Earplay, No Exit, Ars Futura Ensemble, and Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble. His most recent CD on Navona Records showcases two decades of his compositional development.

• Singing
• Opera Performance
• Music Education
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Prof. Dr. Hab. Robert Cieśla is a distinguished Polish vocal professor and opera singer affiliated with the Faculty of Vocal and Acting at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw . He also collaborates with Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University and the University of Rzeszów. Graduated with distinction from Chopin Academy (1988) Habilitated at Łódź Academy of Music (2005) Awarded the title of Professor of Musical Arts by President Bronisław Komorowski (2013) His research focuses on vocal performance, breathing techniques in opera, and interdisciplinary applications of music in clinical psychology. He developed a rehabilitation program for coronary heart disease patients using vocal exercises. Prof. Cieśla's students have won international awards in Lucca (Italy), Szczecin (Poland), Paris (France), Valencia (Spain), and Cremona (Italy). Notable achievements include 1st prizes at the Cavalli-Monteverdi Baroque Opera Competition and Vivaldi International Music Competition. He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Vocal and Acting (2020-2024) and was elected Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (2024-2028). His artistic supervision includes productions at Sudecka Philharmonic and Rome's Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia. Scientific awards include: Medal of Merit for Polish Culture (2015) Rector's Grand Prix Award (2020) Gloria Artis Award (2020) Rector's Award of the First Degree (2021)

Maria BørjaView profile

Research Fellow

• Feminist Film Theory
• Gender Representation in Cultural Production
• Ballet and Dance Studies
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Maria Børja is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Gender Research, University of Oslo, teaching KFL1010 – Introduction to Interdisciplinary Gender Studies and serving as guest lecturer at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts on feminist film and TV theory. She holds a Master's degree in Media and Communication from the University of Oslo (2023), with thesis "Rebels on the verge of artistic breakthrough. Female representation in Ninjababy, Gritt and The Worst Person in the World" analyzing gender in contemporary Norwegian cinema. Her research critically examines feminist film theory through intersections of gender representation, bodily practices in ballet, and the monstrous-feminine as rebellion. She investigates affective responses to cultural texts, motherhood/care theory, climate fiction across media, and disability representation within Norwegian contemporary literature and autofiction, employing rigorous textual/visual analysis frameworks. A published author with three fiction works including short story collections "Hele verden skal elske oss" (2023) and "Voksenting" (2010), plus novel "NY BY" (2013), she integrates creative practice with academic work through a performative project on artistic agency and motherhood, drawing on 23 years of journalism experience at Norway's National Opera & Ballet and Dagbladet newspaper.

• Urban History
• History of Political Participation
• Medieval Culture
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Dr. David Napolitano is an Assistant Professor of Medieval History at the Department of History and Art History, Utrecht University. His research bridges law, literature, and history through the transnational analysis of mirrors-for-magistrates —normative treatises guiding city rulers in medieval Europe. He focuses on texts from communal Italy, Southern Low Countries, and the Rhine Area (1200-1600), comparing them to the mirrors-for-princes genre to rethink governance models. A dual expert in historical and legal studies, he also explores the intersection of political texts with urban material culture. Key Affiliations : Assistant Professor, Utrecht University Member, Accademia Bessarion (2020–present) Editorial Board, Viator - Medieval and Renaissance Studies (2024–present) His work on political trust and legitimacy in medieval cities informs the Institutions for Open Societies and Futures of Democracy initiatives at Utrecht, where he contributes cross-disciplinary insights. Recent publications include critical editions of Erasmus's works and studies on Dutch/Italian civic texts. Napolitano is also active in PhD examination committees and peer-review editorial roles. Research Trends : His articles emphasize mirrors-for-magistrates as tools for political trust-building, spanning Medieval Europe , Comparative Governance , and Textual Circulation . Sub-fields include Urban Law , Normative Literature , and Manuscript Analysis . Scientific Contributions : Editor, Viator (2024) Peer Reviewer, Koninklijke Zuid-Nederlandse Maatschappij (2023) Critical Editions: Ratio verae theologiae , Oculus pastoralis Advising & Engagement : Napolitano has served on PhD examination committees (2023) and as an external examiner for master's theses (2021). He organizes international workshops like the Good Governance of the Late Medieval City (2023). Labs & Teams : He contributes to the IOS-Platforms at Utrecht University, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams on democracy studies. His work with the Erasmus's Opera Omnia project (ASD) involves editing and contextualizing medieval texts.

Previn MooreView profile

Professor

• Vocal Music
• Opera
• Classical Music
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Previn Moore is a Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, specializing in Voice Training and Singing. He has held this position since 2005 and is actively involved in vocal pedagogy and performance. Education: School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati (1974–1981) Indiana University Bloomington (1981–1987), studying under Roy Samuelsen and participating in masterclasses with James King His research and performance focus centers on classical vocal training, operatic repertoire, and musical theater. He has performed extensively across Europe and the U.S., including roles in Don Giovanni , Die Zauberflöte , and Porgy and Bess , and collaborates with institutions like Auburn University's Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement. Moore’s career bridges practical performance and academic instruction, with notable engagements at theaters in Vienna, Graz, Munich, and New York, alongside teaching roles in Hamburg and Vienna.

• Music Analysis
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy
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Lukas Haselböck is an Austrian composer and musicologist born in Vienna in 1972. He has been an assistant professor at the Institute for Musicology and Interpretation Research at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts since 2000. His academic career includes teaching, research, and significant contributions to musicological scholarship. He served as a visiting professor of music theory at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz from 2007 to 2008. His institutional activities include board membership in the ÖGMW (2006-2009) and ongoing service on the works council of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. He earned his Dr.phil. in musicology in 1997 with a dissertation on 'Analytical Investigations into Motivic Logic in Max Reger' and his Mag.art. in composition in 1999, studying under Iván Eröd and Erich Urbanner in Vienna. His scholarly work focuses on music analysis, aesthetics, and philosophy, with particular emphasis on 20th-century music, especially French music. His 2009 book on Gérard Grisey was the first German-language monograph on this composer, representing a significant contribution to spectral music scholarship. Since organizing the 'Sound Perspectives' symposium in 2009, Haselböck has increasingly focused on dimensions of sound and timbre in music analysis, addressing an area long neglected in traditional approaches. His methodological diversity bridges analytical, historical, and philosophical perspectives. His scholarly output spans from analyses of Max Reger's motivic logic to contemporary explorations of spectral music and timbre. His publications reveal a consistent exploration of spectral music, timbre analysis, and the intersection of philosophy and music, with a particular interest in how sound, atmosphere, and textual levels interact in musical composition. The most recent works demonstrate continued engagement with timbre studies, ecological perspectives in music, and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary composition. 1998 Promotion Prize from Theodor Körner Foundation 1999 Ministry Appreciation Prize and scholarship from the Federal Chancellery 2000 Working Scholarship from the City of Vienna and Promotion Prize from the Czibulka Foundation 2001 Vienna Symphony Orchestra Composition Scholarship and grants from the Alban Berg Foundation 2019 Recognition Prize from the State of Lower Austria Haselböck has organized significant academic events including the Friedrich Cerha Symposium (2004) and 'Sound Perspectives' (2009). Since 2010, he has organized the Viennese New Music concert series 'cercle.' He serves on boards of musicological organizations including the ÖKB, ÖGZM, and IGNM, and acts as a musicological advisor to the Wiener Collage ensemble. His dual career as composer and musicologist provides him with a unique perspective that informs both aspects of his professional life.

Aurélien DumontView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Composition
• Music and Literature
• Narrative Music
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Aurélien Dumont is Professor of Contemporary Instrumental & Vocal Composition at Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon (CNSMD Lyon) . His work bridges music, literature, and philosophy, often collaborating with poets like Dominique Quélen and philosophers like Dorian Astor . Education: While not explicitly stated, his role as a professor at CNSMD Lyon and collaborations with PSL University researchers imply advanced academic training in musicology and composition. Dumont explores narrativité in music, inspired by literary figures like Antoine Volodine and François Jullien. His compositions deconstruct musical forms, focusing on altérité (alterity) to create tension and new meanings. He integrates rock culture (e.g., Pink Floyd), spectral music, and Japanese Noh theatre influences. His recent works include the 2023 article Pratiques de la décoïncidence , discussing strategies to disrupt artistic norms, and the 2022 interview D'un lyrisme à l'autre , detailing his approach to lyricism and parody. Dumont’s 2020 article in Revue de Sciences Humaines examines the interplay of memory and reality in opera. Scientific collaborations include the SACRe laboratory at Paris Sciences & Lettres University, reflecting his engagement with interdisciplinary research. His pedagogical projects, like Centimes for the Théâtre de Cornouaille, aim to make contemporary music accessible through interactive concert formats.

Lenka ŘezníkováView profile

Researcher

• Cultural History
• Literary History
• Early Modern Studies
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Lenka Řezníková, Ph.D. is a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, where she has been affiliated with the Department for the Study and Edition of the Works of JA Comenius since 1995. She serves as a member of the editorial board of Acta Comeniana since 1999 and contributes significantly to the critical edition of Comenius's works. Her work falls under the Department of Comeniology and Intellectual History of the Early Modern Age, one of the world's leading centers for Comenius studies. Dr. Řezníková completed her doctoral studies (1998-2005) and master's studies (1988-1996) at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, focusing on historical representations and philological concepts. Her academic journey has been deeply rooted in Czech intellectual history, examining the intersections between cognition, representation, and historical memory. Her research spans multiple interconnected domains: cultural and literary history of the 17th-19th centuries, social and cognitive aspects of modern textuality, history and theory of historical representations and memory, particularly in relation to J. A. Comenius. She has made significant contributions to understanding how historical knowledge is constructed through textual practices and cultural frameworks. Her work bridges literary studies, intellectual history, and cultural anthropology, examining how concepts of memory and signification operate within historical texts and contemporary social sciences. Dr. Řezníková's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on Comenius's intellectual legacy, the development of historical consciousness, and the relationship between textual practices and social structures. Her interdisciplinary approach combines textual analysis with theoretical frameworks from cultural studies and philosophy, particularly examining how early modern thinkers conceptualized evidence, testimony, and historical experience. Since 2023: member of the editorial board of J. A. Comenius's translated/Czech works Since 2015: member of the editorial board of the journal 'Česká literatura' October 2016: co-organizer of the 30th international Comenius colloquium 'Fines – limes – termini' September 2017: co-guarantor of the panel 'Functionality of History' at the 11th Congress of Czech Historians Dr. Řezníková has secured and participated in numerous significant research projects, including the GA ČR project 'Historiam videre. Testimony, experience and empirical evidence in early modern historiography of the Czech lands' (2020-2023) and 'Strengthening the 'periphery' in historical reading' (2022-2024). Her collaborative work extends internationally, examining cultural interference spaces in Central Europe and the reception of Comenius across historical periods. As part of the Department of Comeniology and Intellectual History of the Early Modern Age, Dr. Řezníková contributes to critical editions of Comenius's Opera Omnia and broader scholarly understanding of early modern intellectual history in Central Europe. Her research continues to shape contemporary approaches to historical representation and cultural memory studies.

Tomas KutavičiusView profile

Associate Professor

• Jazz piano
• Jazz composition
• Academic music
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Tomas Kutavičius is an Associate Professor at the Jazz Department of Vytautas Magnus University. As both a jazz pianist/composer and a creator of academic music , he bridges improvisational spontaneity with rigorous compositional frameworks. His work spans theater scores , symphonic pieces , and chamber works , often reflecting nature-inspired metaphors and existential themes . His research focuses on the intersections of jazz and classical traditions , improvisation as a creative act , and music as therapy . He emphasizes emotional authenticity and structural purity , drawing parallels between natural rhythms and musical dramaturgy . Kutavičius' compositional trends reveal a shift from jazz ensembles to large-scale symphonic works , with a recurring interest in theatrical collaborations and symbolic motifs . His 2023 solo album Lake epitomizes his improvisational philosophy , while older works like Dieviškas šėlas (2013) showcase his mastery of orchestral dynamics . He teaches jazz improvisation and contemporary composition at Vytautas Magnus University, having previously taught at the M.K. Čiurlionis Art Gymnasium and Vilnius Choral Singing School. His pedagogical approach mirrors his artistic ethos: "shake off dirt to reveal the core" .

• Immersive Design
• Game Design
• Artificial Intelligence in Art
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Mattias Rylander is an Artistic Senior Lecturer in Informatics at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Economics and Design Department, specializing in creative design. He actively explores the intersection of immersion, interaction, experience design, and game design through an artistic lens as a set designer, graphic designer, and concept developer. Specialization: Creative Design Research Focus: Immersive Technology, Interactive Media, Artificial Intelligence in Art Collaborations: Human-machine interaction, AI-based opera projects His recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate strong connections between digital art and AI, particularly through interactive operas and game-based installations like "The Delphic Room" and "The Artificial Lyricist." These works combine theatrical elements with computational systems to create novel artistic experiences. Rylander's research fingerprint highlights key areas: Opera (100%), Interactive Media (100%), Artificial Intelligence (100%), Immersive Design (50%), Game Design (50%), and Ritualistic Spaces (50%). This reflects his focus on blending classical performing arts with cutting-edge technology. He participates in public lectures, symposiums, and collaborative events that examine the relationship between humans, technology, and creativity, often working with colleagues like Helen Jalhed and Kristina Åberg.