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Anders EskildsenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Technology
• Sound Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Anders Eskildsen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Communication and Psychology, Aalborg University (AAU), affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He is part of the Research Laboratory for Art and Technology and the Music & Sound Knowledge Group. His research focuses on intersections between music, technology, and human interaction, including haptic feedback systems, musical interfaces, and collaborative improvisation. Eskildsen holds a PhD and MA in relevant fields. His work bridges artistic and technological domains, with projects exploring mid-air musical interfaces, public space soundscapes, and post-pandemic interaction design. He has published books on soundpainting and SuperCollider sound production, and his research has been featured in conferences like MOCO and NIME. He actively contributes to academic discourse through peer reviews for journals like Computer Music Journal and serves on committees such as the Musisk-æstetisk faggruppe. His interdisciplinary approach integrates systems theory, design frameworks, and creative collaboration, addressing both technical and sociocultural dimensions of sound and art. Labs/Teams: Research Laboratory for Art and Technology, Music & Sound Knowledge Group Media Engagement: Discussed diversity in opera singing in 2015 media coverage Grants/Activities: Organized workshops, delivered talks on sound synthesis, and reviewed manuscripts for multiple conferences/journals

• Opera Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Opera History
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Christopher Curcuruto is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at The University of Texas at Arlington and an internationally acclaimed bass-baritone opera singer, praised for his "satisfyingly rich" and "resonant" tone who "simply owns the stage whenever he is on it". His educational background includes: Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance (with related fields in Opera Performance, Opera Directing, and Vocal Pedagogy) from the University of North Texas Graduate Diploma from Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts at Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Arts in Italian and Theatre Studies from the University of New England (Australia) Dr. Curcuruto's research and teaching focus on the intersection of practical vocal performance and scholarly study, specializing in Opera Performance, Vocal Pedagogy, Historical Perspectives on Vocal Pedagogy, and Lyric Diction. His work bridges technical vocal training with dramatic interpretation across diverse operatic repertoires from Baroque to contemporary works. He has received significant recognition including: Wagner Society of NSW grant for coaching Alberich in Das Rheingold Competitive Winspear Opera Scholarship Mary Ragland Emerging Artist designation with Nashville Opera As an educator, Dr. Curcuruto teaches comprehensive vocal curriculum including private lessons across all degree levels, Vocal Pedagogy, Opera Labs, and specialized courses in Lyric Diction. His professional engagements span major U.S. opera companies including Nashville Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Dallas Opera, and Amarillo Opera, with recent performances in La Cenerentola, Salome, and Gianni Schicchi demonstrating his versatility across comic and dramatic bass-baritone repertoire.

Steven MeadView profile

Professor

• Brass Performance
• Music Education
• Euphonium Pedagogy
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Steven Mead is a renowned Professor of Euphonium and Senior Tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), where he has taught since 1989. His roles include chamber music coaching, conducting, and serving as Artistic Director of the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival and Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School. He holds a BA from Bristol University, ALCM (Associate of the London College of Music), and was honored as a Fellow of the RNCM in 2008. Dr. Mead’s research and performance focus on brass pedagogy, euphonium innovation, and cross-cultural collaborations. His work spans solo performances with orchestras worldwide, premiering over 500 works, and recordings on his Bocchino Music label. Notable achievements include winning four National Brass Band Championships at London’s Royal Albert Hall, two Euphonium Player of the Year titles, and Best Soloist in BBC’s Best of Brass (twice). He has led workshops globally, designed instruments with Besson, and pioneered criteria-based adjudication in brass competitions. His discography includes over 75 CDs, with releases like Rococo Variations (2016) and Audacious (2008), showcasing his technical mastery and artistic vision. Collaborations include Sound-Inn-Brass, Spanish Brass Quintet, and the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland. His contributions extend to educational materials, instrument consulting, and advocacy for low brass music. Current projects include directing international festivals and advancing brass pedagogy through innovative teaching methods and global outreach.

Sarah NemtsovView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Classical Music
• Electroacoustic Composition
• Interdisciplinary Arts
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Sarah Nemtsov is a renowned Professor of Composition at the Mozarteum University since 2022, leading the Department of Composition & Music Theory. She holds a dual academic role as Deputy Department Head and Full Professor. Previously, she taught as a guest lecturer at the Hochschule für Musik Köln (2014) and Haifa University (2018). Her compositional work spans over 150 pieces across genres, including orchestral works, operas, and interdisciplinary projects. Key influences include literature, social themes, and avant-garde experimentation. Notable collaborations involve ensembles like Ensemble Intercontemporain, Klangforum Wien, and the WDR Orchestra. Research interests focus on electroacoustic integration, instrumental timbre exploration, and narrative-driven music theater. Awards include the Busoni Composition Prize and memberships in the Saxon and Berlin Academies of Arts. Her works are published by Ricordi since 2016. Education: Master's in Composition (Dipl.-Mus.-Päd.) from Hannover and Berlin Universities Studies in Oboe Performance with Klaus Becker and Burkhard Glaetzner Key Works and Themes: Known for complex textures, electronic/acoustic interplay, and socially engaged compositions like the opera Sacrifice . Recent projects include the orchestral tetralogy TZIMTZUM (2020–2023) and chamber works such as K'lipot (2023). Awards and Recognition: Busoni Composition Prize GEMA German Music Author Prize DAAD Short-Term Lectureship (2018) Member of Berlin Academy of Arts (2021) Teaching and Mentorship: Advises students in composition and electroacoustic practices at Mozarteum University. Her pedagogical focus emphasizes creativity and interdisciplinary approaches. Labs/Initiatives: Engaged with the Interstring Project and collaborates with ensembles like Nikel and Ensemble Adapter to innovate in contemporary performance practices.

Johannes Maria StaudView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Music Composition
• Interdisciplinary Arts Collaboration
• Philosophical Themes in Music
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Johannes Maria Staud is a University Professor (Univ.-Prof.) of Composition at the Department of Composition & Music Theory, Mozarteum University in Salzburg. His work integrates interdisciplinary influences from literature, film, and visual arts, often addressing philosophical, social, and political themes through structured dramaturgical compositions. Education: Studied composition, musicology, and philosophy in Vienna, followed by composition studies in Berlin under Hanspeter Kyburz. Joined Mozarteum University in 2015/16 as composition professor, becoming Univ.-Prof. in 2018. Research interests focus on cross-artistic collaborations and socio-political narratives in music, exemplified by works like Die Weiden (2018 opera addressing European political fragmentation) and Contrebande (inspired by Bruno Schulz's writings). Notable commissions include pieces for Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, and Cleveland Orchestra. Key awards: Erste Bank Composition Prize (2002), International Rostrum of Composers Prize (2003), Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation Prize (2004), and Paul Hindemith Prize (2009). Teaching & Legacy: Succeeds former teacher Michael Jarrell at Mozarteum, mentoring composition students while maintaining active commission relationships with major orchestras. His works explore avant-garde techniques while retaining narrative cohesion.

• Musicology
• Opera Studies
• Music Education
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Girgina Girginova is a researcher specializing in musicology, opera studies, and pedagogical approaches to music education. Her work focuses on intersections between literature, theater, and music, particularly in operatic composition and historical performance practices. She has contributed significantly to understanding the creative processes behind masterpieces like Verdi's Falstaff , analyzing the synergy between Shakespearean texts and musical innovation. Her research spans diverse areas including ancient Greek music theory (via Aristides Quintilianus), Jewish folk song arrangements by Prof. Nikolay Kaufman, and psychoacoustic principles in audio production. She has explored Bulgarian choral traditions, chamber music pedagogy, and the evolution of cello techniques in 19th-century German schools. Key research themes: operatic libretto analysis, historical musicology, cultural identity in music, and interdisciplinary artistic collaboration. Publications include analyses of Verdi/Boito collaborations, pedagogical frameworks in antiquity, and technical innovations in audio production.

• Film Studies
• Avant-Garde Cinema
• Renaissance Art
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Peter Greenaway is a Professor of Film at The European Graduate School (EGS). Born in 1942 in Newport, Wales, he is a renowned avant-garde filmmaker, curator, and philosopher of cinema. His work explores themes like visual subversion, Renaissance aesthetics, and the limits of narrative. Trained as a painter at Walthamstow College of Art, he transitioned to filmmaking in the 1960s, creating experimental shorts like Train (1966) and Windows (1975). His major films include The Draughtsman’s Contract (1982), Prospero’s Books (1991), and Nightwatching (2007). He has curated exhibitions such as 100 Objects To Represent The World (1993) and pioneered multimedia projects like The Tulse Luper Suitcases (2003). His work critiques contemporary visual culture while engaging with historical art forms. Greenaway’s research interests span interdisciplinary art, cinematic language, and the intersection of text/image. He has lectured extensively at EGS on topics like visual history, opera-film hybrids, and multimedia temporality. His publications include books on Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and his own film theories.

• Lighting Design
• Technical Direction
• Stage Carpentry

Rick Goetz is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at Simpson University. In his 11th year at the institution, he serves as an Instructor, Designer, and Technical Director. His recent work includes scenery design for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and lighting design for Tartuffe , Playhouse Creatures , and The Comedy of Errors . He has also contributed to operatic productions such as Venus and Adonis , Cendrillon , and The Mikado . Previously, Rick worked at the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, where he designed lights for approximately 20 productions over 12 years. His academic background includes graduate studies at the University of Nebraska and a B.A. in Instrumental Music from Dickinson State University (1985). Rick’s areas of expertise span Lighting Design , Technical Direction , and Stage Carpentry , reflecting his technical and creative contributions to theatre production.

Jemima StehliView profile

Lecturer

• Contemporary Art
• Photography
• Performance Art
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Jemima Stehli is a Lecturer in Postgraduate Studies in Art Practice at Goldsmiths, Department of Art. Her practice spans photography, performance art, and collaborative projects , often interrogating themes of gender, urban aesthetics, and artistic process . Email: j.stehli@gold.ac.uk, jsteh009@gold.ac.uk Her research explores self-portraiture, controlled composition, and the intersection of digital surveillance with artistic practice . Key works include collaborations with her son August, examining generative destruction in image-making, and analyses of hypersexualized urban spaces through feminist architectural critique. Exhibitions at Tate Modern (2016), ARTRA (2010), and 1961 Projects (2020) highlight her focus on landscape photography, body politics, and live performance . Publications include contributions to Madam & Eve Women Portraying Women (2018) and Photography Today (2014). Her artistic methodology emphasizes unedited real-time filming , square-format photography , and dialogue between analogue and digital media , often documenting ephemeral collaborations with musicians and family.

• Musicology
• 19th Century Musical Life
• German Theatre in Estonia
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Kristel Pappel is a Professor of Musicology at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre , where she serves as Head of the Centre for Doctoral Studies and Chair of the Doctoral Council. Her scholarly work focuses on musical theatre, 19th-century Estonian music life, and artistic research methodologies. Doctoral Council Chair, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (2017–) Centre for Doctoral Studies Head (2015–) Guest Professor at University of Vienna (2011–2014) Her research spans German theatre in Estonia, the evolution of operatic practices, and the theoretical dimensions of artistic research. She has made significant contributions to understanding Wagner's reception in the Baltics and the role of musical institutions in cultural identity formation. Key publications and conference leadership include 30 years of Thalia Germanica interdisciplinary conferences (2023–2025), the RAPP Lab Erasmus+ project on reflective artistic practice (2020–2023), and Wagner film adaptation analyses. She has received the Order of the White Star (2016) and multiple Estonian Cultural Foundation awards. Academic collaborations include: Tartu University (Prof. Anneli Saro) University of Vienna (Prof. Isolde Schmid-Reiter) University of Göttingen (Prof. Andreas Waczkat) Dresden University of Music (Prof. Michael Heinemann) Helsinki University of the Arts (Anu Lampela) Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences (Prof. Conrad Wiedemann)

• Digital Literature
• New Media Studies
• Drama / Theatre History
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Lawrence Switzky is an Associate Professor in the English Department at the University of Toronto, with cross-appointments in Graduate Faculty and Undergraduate Instruction. His research bridges theatre history, digital media theory, and modernist studies, focusing on intersections between performance practices and technological advancements. Specializes in materiality in 20th-century theatre directing Examines theatre's relationship to mass computation and AI Co-editor of Modern Drama journal Contributor to Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernism Research Interests center on digital theatre, game studies, and how performance traditions like puppetry challenge computational logic. His work traces how automation concepts evolved through ventriloquism, devising, and agency delegation in performance. Publications span from 2007 to 2020, covering topics like Shakespearean object performance, dramatic ethics in VR, and transmedia storytelling. His manuscript The Rise of the Theatre Director is under contract with Northwestern University Press. Honors : Co-winner of the 2011 Best Essay Award Guest-editor for multiple special issues including Modern Drama and SHAW journals Education : BA - Yale University MA - Harvard University PhD - Harvard University

Dennis Del FaveroView profile

Professor

• Interactive Cinema
• Digital Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence in Art
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Scientia Professor Dennis Del Favero is an ARC Laureate Fellow and Chair Professor of Digital Innovation at the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture , University of New South Wales. He serves as Executive Director of the iCinema Research Centre and Director | Research of EPICentre , with visiting positions at IUAV University of Venice and University of California Santa Barbara . Major research areas include interactive cinema , digital innovation , AI aesthetics , and immersive visualization systems Current projects: iFIRE (wildfire visualization), iDESIGN (theater design), netARCHIVE (ephemeral art archiving), memorySCAPE (war commemoration), and iMODEL (operatic rehearsal systems) Collaborations with Royal College of Art , Stanford University , Fire and Rescue NSW , and European Network on Extreme Fire Behavior (NERO) Scientific recognition includes 22 ARC grants, 29 international grants, and presentations in 116 first-tier international venues. His work has been praised by Clare Stewart (BFI London Film Festival) as "positioning Australia as a creative and technological leader." Research supervision includes PhD and MA candidates like Frank Wu , Mario Flores Gonzalez , and Nagida Helsby-Clarke . He co-developed iDATA (360° 3D museum browser) and Retrospect: War, Family, Afghanistan (interactive defense heritage database).

• Occupational Environment
• Choristers
• Opera
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Roland Rydell is an active academic researcher focusing on interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of occupational health, performing arts, and environmental psychology. His recent work explores vocal health in operatic settings and acoustic design in educational environments. Key Research Areas: Occupational Environment Choristers and Opera Workplace Psychology Qualitative Methodologies Rydell's publications highlight his expertise in thematic qualitative analysis and acoustic engineering. His 2025 paper examines Swedish opera choristers' experiences with vocal health, while his 2024 study investigates speaker comfort in refurbished lecture rooms. Rydell's collaborations span disciplines including medicine, dentistry, and social sciences, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to understanding human-environment interactions in professional contexts.

Lorris SevhonkianView profile

Professor

• Classical Piano
• Music Theory
• Musical Analysis
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Lorris Sevhonkian is a Swiss-Armenian Professor of Music Theory at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences (Zurich) and a lecturer in Classical Piano . He has held significant roles at the Conservatoire de l'Ouest Vaudois (COV) , including Dean of Piano Classes and Director of the Romand Pedagogical Center of the Swiss Academy of Music and Pedagogy (ASMP) . His career spans concert performances, pedagogical leadership, and interdisciplinary collaborations with cultural institutions. Professor at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences (Zurich) Dean of Music Education & Solfège at COV Director of Romand Pedagogical Center (ASMP-SSPM) His research and teaching focus on musical analysis , classical piano , and romantic/contemporary composition . He has authored publications on Alban Berg and Ravel's operatic works , with a particular emphasis on technical and expressive piano pedagogy. His concert performances, including Chopin's complete Études and collaborations with Swiss composers, highlight his dedication to both historical and modern repertoire. The CD recordings he has produced—such as Frédéric Chopin: Complete Études and 20th Century Swiss Music —reflect his expertise in 19th–20th century piano literature . Reviews praise his technical mastery , poetic interpretations , and innovative program design . Professional Highlights: President of the Vaud Music Teachers' Association (AVEM-SSP) Expert for Bachelor/Master exams at Frankfurt Conservatory Collaborator with institutions like the Swiss Music Pedagogy Society (SSPM) His interdisciplinary work extends to watercolor exhibitions and radio collaborations , blending visual art with musical expression.

Martin SkamletzView profile

Lecturer

• Music Theory
• Historical Performance Practice
• Contemporary Music
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Martin Skamletz is a Lecturer at the Bern University of the Arts , where he has been Head of the Institute of Interpretation since 2007 . He also served as Professor of Music Theory and Performance Practice at the Vorarlberg State Conservatory Feldkirch from 2006 to 2022. His career spans teaching, performance, and research with a focus on Classical Theory , Historical Performance Practice , and Contemporary Music . He has held teaching qualifications at institutions like the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna . Education Highlights : M.MUS. in Traverso (Barthold Kuijken, Marc Hantaï, Frank Theuns) at Royal Conservatory of Brussels (1993–1998) Teaching qualification IGP 1 in Flute at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (1992–1995) Mag.art. in Music Theory at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (1988–1993) Research Focus : Martin Skamletz’s work bridges music theory , historical performance practice , and contemporary composition . His publications and lectures examine 19th-century opera adaptations , brass instrument evolution , and Beethoven’s keyboard innovations . He specializes in transnational musical exchanges and editorial practices in works by composers like Grétry, Cherubini, and Albrechtsberger. His ongoing dissertation investigates Grétry’s operatic arrangements in Vienna (1778–1843). Article Trends : His recent publications analyze French opera in Viennese contexts , brass instrumentation , and keyboard range expansion around 1800. These works reflect his interest in cross-cultural adaptation , instrumental limitations , and editorial interventions in music history. Teaching & Leadership : Skamletz contributes to university didactics and artistic research , particularly in projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Innosuisse . He has led initiatives on practice-oriented research and third-party funding for music institutions. His teaching includes historical performance practice and music theory at institutions like the Vorarlberg State Conservatory and the Free Music School Basel . Labs & Teams : Skamletz is central to the Institute of Interpretation at the Bern University of the Arts, which explores historically informed performance and instrumental conservation . He collaborates with the Swiss Music Education Association and participates in symposia like the Romantic Brass Symposium .