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Prof. Nicola Jürgensen is a distinguished German clarinetist and Professor of Clarinet at Faculty 1 of Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany. She also serves as Dean of Faculty 1 and is a Confidential Lecturer for the German Academic Scholarship Foundation. Her career seamlessly integrates performance, education, and artistic leadership. She is the Artistic Director of WDR 3 Campus Concerts and a board member of the Folkwang University Foundation. Professor of Clarinet, Folkwang University of the Arts (2018–present) Dean, Faculty 1 Artistic Director, WDR 3 Campus Concerts Board of Directors, Folkwang University Foundation Principal Clarinet (former), WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne (2001–2018) Regular coach, German National Youth Orchestra (2020–present) Nicola Jürgensen's research and artistic interests center on clarinet performance, chamber music, and contemporary repertoire. She is deeply committed to historical performance practice, evidenced by her recordings on basset clarinet, and to expanding the global reach of classical music through international masterclasses and festivals. Her work bridges traditional European repertoire and modern experimental works, including performances in avant-garde operatic productions. She has collaborated with leading orchestras and ensembles worldwide, from Berlin and Leipzig to New York, Bangkok, and Auckland. Her recent artistic output reveals a strong focus on rediscovered works (e.g., Wilms' concerto), contemporary compositions (e.g., Kancheli, Zwilich), and cross-cultural collaborations (e.g., German Masters Music Festival in Thailand). She emphasizes pedagogical innovation and performance excellence, mentoring students who now hold principal roles in Germany’s top orchestras. Her recordings and performances consistently highlight expressive depth, technical mastery, and scholarly engagement with historical instruments and arrangements. Scientific and Artistic Awards: Mozart Prize, Wiesbaden Mozart Society German Music Competition Soloists' Prize (1999) Germany Radio Promotion Prize (2002) Nicola Jürgensen has been instrumental in guiding numerous students into prestigious orchestral positions and leads the ensemble 'Folkwang Clarinets' with her students. She holds multiple leadership roles in academic and artistic institutions and continues to perform as a guest principal clarinetist with major orchestras like the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. Her involvement in grants and funding appears indirect through institutional roles and festival organization. She is actively involved with several artistic initiatives, including the 'Spannungen' festival, WDR 3 Campus Concerts, and international masterclass programs. Her ensemble collaborations and educational outreach reflect a sustained commitment to excellence, innovation, and accessibility in classical music.

• Clarinet Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Performance
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marc Siegel has been Professor of Film Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since October 2020. He is based at the Institute for Film, Theatre, Media and Cultural Studies and also serves as artistic director of ZOOM – Labor Ludwig Schönherr . In parallel, he works as a freelance curator for international film festivals, museums and galleries, and is a founding member of the Berlin-based artist collective CHEAP . Education & Qualification: Although the provided text does not enumerate earlier degrees, Siegel’s title “Dr.” and his appointment as “Universitäts-Professor” indicate the completion of doctoral and post-doctoral qualifications. Research Interests: Siegel’s scholarship is situated at the intersection of queer studies , experimental film , and moving-image art/performance . He interrogates how cinema and related media articulate questions of sexuality, gender, race and anti-Semitism, often employing archival, curatorial and critical methods to foreground marginalized histories and aesthetics. His forthcoming monograph A Gossip of Images (Duke University Press) crystallizes these concerns. Publications & Trends: Across more than two decades Siegel has produced a consistent body of work that re-reads canonical avant-gardists (Warhol, Jack Smith, Werner Schroeter) and contemporary queer media alike. Recent essays expand into digital dissemination, camp temporalities, and the politics of ageing bodies, evidencing a trajectory from close textual analysis toward broader cultural critique. Scientific Awards & Distinctions: Member, Academy of the Arts of the World , Cologne Advisory Board, Forum Expanded , Berlinale Principal Investigator, AHRC-UK funded project “Serge Daney and Queer Cinephilia” (2018-2021) Research Grants & Collaborative Projects: DFG Graduate School “Configurations of Film” (GRK 2279), Goethe University Frankfurt am Main – associate researcher Swiss National Science Foundation project “Moving in Every Direction” , Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – associate researcher Laboratories & Teams: As artistic director of ZOOM – Labor Ludwig Schönherr Siegel mentors experimental media practices; he also co-founded the artist collective CHEAP , which produces queer interventions in urban and digital space.

• Queer Studies
• Experimental Film
• Moving Image Art
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Anja Müller is a Professor at the University of Siegen , specializing in English Literature and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. Her research spans 18th-century English literature , children's and young adult literature , and neomedievalism in contemporary media, including A Song of Ice and Fire and role-playing games. She leads the Research Center for European Children's and Young Adult Literature and co-edits the book series Studies in European Literature for Children and Young Adults . Education : Magister Artium (1995), PhD (2000) in English Literary Studies Positions : W3 Professor at University of Siegen (since 2010), previously held positions at TU Chemnitz, Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg, and Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Greifswald Research Focus : Explores intersections of childhood construction , canon formation , and intermedial adaptation . Notable projects include DFG-funded work on canon and social imaginaries in British children's literature and the edited book series on European children's literature. Publication Trends reflect her expertise in 18th-century cultural discourse (e.g., periodicals, garden symbolism), children's canon dynamics , and fantasy literature analysis (e.g., Tolkien, Stoppard, Game of Thrones). Scientific Recognition : Children's Literature Association Honor Book (2009) CDE-Award (2002) for her dissertation DFG and Fritz Thyssen Stiftung project funding International fellowships (e.g., Roger W. Eddy Fellowship, DAAD grants) Labs and Teams : Directs the Research Center 'European Children's and Young Adult Literature' and collaborates with institutions like the University of Tübingen and Routledge. Coordinates DFG projects and international conferences on canon studies and childhood representation.

• 18th-Century English Literature and Culture
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Constructions of Childhood in Literature and Culture
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Prof. Katharina Thoma is a renowned opera director currently serving as Head of the Opera School at the University of Music Würzburg . She also holds the positions of Deputy Chair of the Music Academy and Dean of Studies . With a career spanning major European opera houses including the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Glyndebourne Festival, she specializes in blending historical accuracy with modern theatrical innovation. Studied piano at Lübeck University of Music Resident director at Dortmund Opera (2011-2014) Visiting professor at Graz University of Music (2018) Freelance director since 2008 Katharina Thoma's research and practice focus on opera stage direction , scenic training for singers , and historical opera interpretation . Her work spans from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary political operas, emphasizing: Contextual authenticity in period-specific productions Modern reinterpretation of classical works Interdisciplinary approaches to staging Integration of visual and musical elements Training of next-generation opera performers Exploration of war-related themes in opera Notable productions include: 2024: Johann Strauss' The Bat (University of Music Würzburg) 2023: De Falla's El retablo de Maese Pedro 2022: Britten's The Rape of Lucretia 2019: Schönberg's Pierrot lunaire 2007: European Opera Directing Competition Finalist Her artistic contributions have been recognized with: Second Prize at the European Opera Directing Competition 'Camerata Nuova' (2007) Katharina Thoma actively mentors young singers and develops innovative opera productions at the University of Music Würzburg's Opera School. Her recent work includes: Wagner operas debut (2019/20 season) Collaboration with composers like Richard Jones and Christof Loy Participation in renowned festivals (Munich Biennale, Glyndebourne) The Opera School under her leadership focuses on comprehensive training combining: Historical performance practices Contemporary staging techniques Technical vocal training Interdisciplinary collaboration

• Opera Directing
• Classical Music
• Scenic Arts
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Prof. Stephan Mösch is a Professor at the Karlsruhe University of Music, specializing in Music Theatre Studies. He holds a dual habilitation in musicology and theatre studies, focusing on music theatre. His career includes chair positions at the University of Bayreuth and teaching roles at institutions like the University of Zurich and Seoul's Korean National University of Arts. He has led international projects such as the FWF-funded 'Opera between Hermeneutics and Performativity'. Education: Dual degrees in music, theatre & literature from Berlin/Stuttgart; masterclasses with renowned figures like Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Awards include the Domgraf-Fassbaender Prize and Gottlob Frick Medal (for Opernwelt). Scholarships from German National Academic Foundation and Richard Wagner Foundation. Research interests span opera history, Wagnerian studies, and the intersection of performance art & cultural theory. He has curated conferences globally and serves as a jury member for prestigious competitions like Bundeswettbewerb Gesang and Concours Suisse Ernst Haefliger. Published extensively in Opernwelt and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung , he also contributes to radio/TV broadcasts of major opera festivals. Current roles include German Academy of Performing Arts membership and advisory board positions for institutions like the German Historical Museum (2019-2022).

• Music Theatre Studies
• Opera History
• Musicology
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Karin Peters is a Full Professor of Romance Literature and Cultural Studies with a Focus on Ibero-Romania at the University of Bonn since 2023. Her academic journey includes a habilitation at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2021-2022), a doctorate from LMU Munich (2010), and a Magister Artium from the same institution (2006). Her research spans transnational literary history, affect theory, pastoral poetry, and intersections of gender and politics in Spanish and Argentinian literatures. Key projects include co-editing The Face as Scene. Virtuality and Embodiment of Affect and leading the network 'Comic Literacies. Cultural Techniques of the Comic' at KWI Essen. She has supervised doctoral work on Iberoamerican Baroque theater and published extensively on Roland Barthes, Georges Bataille, and contemporary Latin American narratives. Her recent publications analyze the European myth of the emotional subject, pastoral masks in Cervantes, and affective economies in 18th-century literature. She has received scholarships from DAAD, Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, and e-fellows.net, and actively contributes to academic organizations including the Romanistenverband and the Bonn Center for Dependency Studies.

• Transnational Literary History
• European Myth of the Emotional Subject
• Bucolic Poetry and Pathos
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Madeleine Bernstorff is a cultural producer, film curator, author, and lecturer at the Institute for Music and Media at Robert Schumann University Düsseldorf. Her work bridges research-based film curating, feminist film history, and avant-garde cinema, with a focus on resistance movements and political documentary forms. Education : Studied media art at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich, University of Munich, and F+F School of Design Zurich Research : Avant-garde cinema, feminist film movements, migrant representation, and socio-political documentation Teaching : Guest professorships at Berlin University of the Arts, Munich Academy of Fine Arts, and international institutions Collaborations : Co-founded Sputnik cinema (1984) and Blickpilotin feminist film collective (1989) Publications : Edited works on Trinh T. Minh-ha, René Vautier, and Afghan cinema Her filmography includes The Fanaticism of the Suffragettes (2010), Candan (2005), and Zitronenfilm (1997), exploring themes of gender, migration, and historical memory through Super8 and video art. She has curated exhibitions at Tromsø Kunstforening and programmed films at institutions like the Arsenal Cinema Berlin and Oberhausen Short Film Festival.

• Documentary Film
• Avant-garde Cinema
• Feminist Film Studies
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Dr. Melanie Fritsch is a Junior Professor at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf since October 2020, specializing in Media Cultural Studies with a focus on Game Studies and related fields. Her career spans roles as a PR & Communications Manager in the gaming industry, lecturer at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and research assistant at Universität Bayreuth and Leipzig. Education: Theaterwissenschaft, Musikwissenschaft, and Neuere Deutsche Literatur at Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Sapienza Università di Roma (2000–2008) Doctorate: 2018 at Universität Bayreuth with dissertation 'Performing Bytes. Musikperformances der Computerspielkultur' Current Research: Ludomusicology, performance theory, fan studies, environmental narratives in games Melanie’s research bridges game studies, digital humanities, and musicology, emphasizing games as performative cultural practices. Her work explores intersections of music and gameplay, fan engagement dynamics, and liveness in digital spaces. Key publication trends include: Game music analysis (e.g., 'The Cambridge Companion to Video Game Music') Performance theory in gaming ('Live Performance Games') Environmental narratives in virtual worlds Historical game music studies (1980s Japanese game music) Interdisciplinary methodologies combining musicology and game design She has contributed to major conferences and symposia, including keynote presentations at Universidad de Chile and Kunstuniversität Graz. Her editorial work includes co-editing the peer-reviewed series 'Studies in Game Sound and Music'.

• Game Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Ludomusicology
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Christian Günther is a Lecturer in Ensemble Leadership at the Hochschule für Künste Bremen. He conducts the Ensemble 'piano possibile' and leads courses such as Ensembleleitung für Kompositionsstudierende and Ensemble-/Chorleitung (KPA). Since 2008, he has served as Deputy Chorus Director at the Hamburg State Opera and assisted at Bayreuther Festspielen (2017) and Opernhaus Zürich (2018). His expertise spans contemporary music, opera direction, and ensemble training. Education: Studied orchestral conducting at the Munich University of Music and Performing Arts (1994–2000) Research & Roles: Specializes in new music performance, having premiered student operas like 'Unterwegs' (2002–2007). Maintains active roles with the NDR-Chor and Atelier Neue Musik ensemble. His work bridges classical training with contemporary artistic innovation. Grants & Collaborations: Regular guest conductor engagements and festival participations highlight his industry connections. Current teaching focuses on practical ensemble leadership for composition students.

• New Music
• Orchestral Conducting
• Operatic Performance
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Prof. Thomas Seedorf is a Professor of Musicology at the Karlsruhe University of Music since 2006. He holds a Ph.D. from the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (1988), where he researched Mozart's reception in the early 20th century. His academic roles include co-editor of the Max Reger Hybrid Edition, chair of the International Schubert Society, and artistic director of the International Handel Academy Karlsruhe. He leads the Sound - Word - Event publication series with Matthias Wiegandt. His research focuses on 17th-20th century music, vocal artistry, performance practice, and operatic history. Notable projects include the New Schubert Edition and leadership of the Heroic Sopranos subproject in the Collaborative Research Center 948. Recent publications (2015–2017) explore heroic vocal roles, vocal categorization, and tenor mythology. Prof. Seedorf has held editorial roles for the Encyclopaedia of Music in History and chaired the performance practice research group for the Society for Music Research (2010–2017). His academic contributions span editorial work, symposia organization, and collaborative research initiatives.

• Musicology
• Song History
• Performance Practice
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Prof. Thomas Heyer is Professor of Singing at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts. An acclaimed tenor with international performance experience, his career encompasses opera, oratorio, and lieder across major concert halls worldwide. Performance expertise includes: Bach's Evangelist roles and romantic sacred music Mozart and bel canto opera repertoire Mahler's symphonic works including Das Lied von der Erde Verdi Requiem and dramatic tenor roles Pedagogical approach features: 25+ years of vocal instruction International master classes across Europe and North America Training for competition preparation and operatic careers

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Operatic Performance
• Lieder Interpretation
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Prof. Dr. Robert Lang is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences at Ludwigsburg University of Education. He holds academic roles in multiple committees including the General Committee for Studies and Teaching, QM Steering Group, and the SPA Bachelor's program in Cultural and Media Education. His research focuses on music education, music theory pedagogy, and interdisciplinary approaches in art and music teaching. He completed his doctorate in musicology at the Berlin University of the Arts, specializing in Neapolitan opera of the 19th century. Lang has extensive teaching experience at institutions like the Berlin University of the Arts and the University of Bielefeld. His work emphasizes empirical studies in music education, digital media integration, and cross-disciplinary projects. Notable awards include the Comenius EduMedia Medal 2007 for his contributions to educational materials. His publications span music theory pedagogy, opera history, and interdisciplinary teaching methods. Key themes include empirical research in music education practices, the role of digital tools, and bridging music with other disciplines such as art and language. He is actively involved in textbook development and curriculum design for music education at various academic levels.

• Music Education
• Music Theory
• Opera History
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Dr. Franziska Reich is a Researcher at the Musikwissenschaftliches Institut of Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, specializing in musicology with a focus on 19th and 20th century composition studies. She currently serves as a scientific researcher in the DFG-funded 'Neue Schubert-Ausgabe' project since 2023. Her academic background includes a PhD from the Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur Mainz (2021), and previous roles as a research assistant in the 'Christoph Willibald Gluck – Sämtliche Werke' project (2020–2023) and teaching assistant at the University of Zurich. Her research interests center on edition philology, music manuscript studies, and compositional processes of figures like Max Reger, Franz Schubert, and Christoph Willibald Gluck. She has published extensively on topics such as Reger's compositional drafts, Hindemith's Hölderlin adaptations, and Gluck's operatic works. Her work bridges historical musicology with editorial methodology, emphasizing genetic criticism of musical manuscripts. Dr. Reich collaborates on the 'New Schubert Edition' project, contributing to critical editions of Schubert's works while maintaining involvement in digital musicology initiatives. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research on early modern music fragments and medieval liturgical manuscripts.

• Editionsphilologie
• Music Manuscript Studies
• 19th and 20th Century Music
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Prof. Dr. Knut Andreas is an Honorary Professor of Music History and Music Management in the Cultural Work programme at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam . A conductor and musicologist, he bridges theory and practice through teaching, orchestral leadership, and international cultural exchange. Education: University of Potsdam (Music Education, German Language/Literature), University of Music and Theatre "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" Leipzig. Doctorate at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich on Paul Graener. His research focuses on 20th and 21st-century music , German-Brazilian cultural exchange , film music , orchestral management , and music education for vulnerable groups . Courses include Music and Film – The Qatsi Trilogy and Music in Totalitarian Systems . Publications span Paul Graener's works, cross-cultural projects, and socio-cultural initiatives like Sinfonieorchester für Senioren . His 15 most recent publications highlight intercultural musicology , 20th-century German composers , and Brazilian-German artistic collaboration , often analyzing orchestral practices, film scores, and educational methodologies. Scientific Awards : Order of Cultural Merit (2012, Rio de Janeiro), Honorary Service Award for Cultural Commitment (2012, Potsdam). He directed the Collegium musicum Potsdam since 1998, initiated Klassik am Weberplatz open-air festival, and led the Youth Symphony Orchestra Berlin . His socio-cultural projects include intercultural exchanges with Brazil and music programs for seniors and socially vulnerable youth.

• Musicology
• Cultural Education
• Aesthetics
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Christine Martin is a Lecturer at the Musicological Institute , University of Tübingen, since 2007. She serves as a Research Assistant in the third-party funded New Schubert Edition project since 2018, focusing on Schubert's autographs through the Schubert Digital portal. Her academic journey includes a PhD (2000) from the University of Music and Performing Arts Frankfurt/M., a Master's in Musicology (1998) from Frankfurt/M., Heidelberg, and Turin, and roles at institutions like the German Historical Institute in Rome (1988) and RISM Frankfurt (1989–1998). Research Interests: Centered on 19th-century musicology, particularly Schubert's operatic works , Händel's sacred compositions , and historical editorial practices . She explores textual-musical interactions in art songs, parody techniques in Baroque compositions, and cross-cultural influences in European opera traditions. Her work bridges manuscript studies, critical editions, and digital humanities. Publications & Contributions: Key works include analyses of Schubert’s choral compositions, Brahms’ reception of Schubert, Handel’s oratorios, and Mozart’s motets. She contributes to critical editions of Schubert’s operas ( Rosamunde , Fierabras ) and participates in the New Schubert Edition project since 2003. Her research spans from 18th-century operatic adaptations to digital archiving of autographs . Scientific Awards & Memberships: Member, German Schubert Society (2012) Member, International Schubert Society (2003) Member, Society for Music Research (1985) Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the University of Tübingen's Musicological Institute and the Academy of Sciences and Literature, Mainz , contributing to digital musicology and international editorial projects like Schubert Digital .

• Musicology
• Historical Musicology
• Opera Studies
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