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Claudia LehmannView profile

Professor

• Film Art
• Visual Communication
• Video Installation
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Claudia Lehmann is a University Professor of Film Art & Visual Communication at the Institute for Open Arts, Department of Scenography at Mozarteum University Salzburg. She has been a professor at Mozarteum University since 2019 and previously served as a visiting professor at the Berlin Weissensee Art Academy. As a faculty member, she contributes to the Institute management, teaches as a Teacher, and serves on the Curricular Commission. Dr. Lehmann holds a doctorate in physics (Dr. rer. nat.) with her dissertation "GAUGE COVARIANT MULTISCALE ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS" published through DESY-Publications in 2004. Her academic journey reflects a unique interdisciplinary trajectory from scientific research to artistic practice. Claudia Lehmann's research interests center around the intersection of art and science, with particular focus on perception, reality, and systemic phenomena. Her work spans documentaries, feature films, music videos, art videos, installations, and performances, constantly searching for new forms and formats. She develops visual concepts, video stage sets, and unique live video performances, often in collaboration with Nicolas Stemann. Through her work, she explores diverse possibilities for new structures, especially in the form of artistic collaboration. Her recent artistic output shows a consistent trend toward interdisciplinary work that blends theater, film, and digital media. Lehmann frequently collaborates with Nicolas Stemann and Konrad Hempel, creating innovative performances that integrate video technology with traditional stagecraft. Her work often addresses social and political themes while experimenting with form and presentation. The Institute for Experimental Affairs (IXA), which she co-founded with Konrad Hempel, serves as a platform for exploring the interfaces between science and art through various projects and research initiatives. Dr. Lehmann has received several prestigious awards for her work: Samsung Smartfilm Award 2013 Shocking Shorts Award 2007 Nomination for German Documentary Film Music Prize 2013 Nomination for Studio Hamburg Young Talent Prize for Best Screenplay As an educator and researcher, Lehmann has developed numerous collaborative projects and performances that have been featured at major international festivals including the Berlin International Film Festival, Leipzig Documentary Film Festival, and various theater festivals. Her work with IXA represents a significant research initiative at the intersection of science and art. Lehmann co-founded the Institute for Experimental Affairs (IXA) with visual artist and composer Konrad Hempel. Through IXA, she conducts research and realizes projects at the interfaces between science and art. Her collaborative work spans theater productions, film projects, and interactive installations that have been presented at venues including the Schauspielhaus Zürich, Münchner Kammerspiele, Opéra Comique Paris, and various international festivals.

Sylwia Janiak-KobylińskaView profile

Researcher

• Orchestral Conducting
• Music Theory
• Artistic Education
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Sylwia Janiak-Kobylińska is a Polish conductor, educator, and artistic leader currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Conducting, Composition, and Music Theory at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. She is President of the SAJ Foundation Supporting Young Artists, founder of the Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra of the Youth, and an active participant in international music competitions and festivals. Her work spans symphonic and opera conducting, artistic direction of multidisciplinary projects, and pedagogical leadership. Her research interests focus on Orchestral Conducting Contemporary Music Interpretation Artistic Education for Youth Symphonic and Opera Collaboration Cultural Management in Music Interdisciplinary Art Projects Her recent artistic projects, such as the inUnity. Contemporary Music from Gdańsk album and the Homage to Szymborska concert series, highlight collaborations between classical and jazz composers, youth orchestras, and interdisciplinary teams. These works emphasize themes of unity, cultural heritage, and innovation in music education. Scientific awards and recognitions include Meritorious for Polish Culture badge (2023) Antoni Wit Award at the G. Fitelberg Conducting Competition Multiple Rector’s Awards at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk Pomeranian Artistic Award in 'Artistic Hope' category As an educator, she leads orchestral workshops, mentors students across multiple faculties, and pioneered the 4C’s in Music Art program (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication). Her leadership in the SAJ Foundation and Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra of the Youth has fostered over 1000 young musicians since 2011.

John SevernView profile

Research Fellow

• Theatre Studies
• Opera
• Shakespeare
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Dr. John Severn is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Department of International Studies: Languages and Cultures. His career spans academia, law, and translation, with a focus on theatre internationalization, Shakespearean adaptation, and community engagement. Education: PhD in Theatre Studies and English, University of New South Wales MA(Hons) in Shakespeare and Theatre, University of Birmingham LLB(Hons) in Law and French, University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Edinburgh BA(Hons) in Theatre Studies and Opera Studies, University of Manchester/Rose Bruford College CertHE in Scottish Gaelic language and culture, University of the Highlands and Islands His research explores theatre and internationalization through opera, musicals, and Shakespearean adaptation. He investigates how performing arts foster inclusive/exclusive communities and addresses barriers to participation. His work intersects European cultural history, arts policy, and transnational practices. Recent publications highlight trends in Shakespearean operatic adaptation, Australian theatre censorship, and decolonial processes in performance. His co-edited works include The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Internationalization and Theatre and Internationalization: Perspectives from Australia, Germany, and Beyond . Dr. Severn collaborates with institutions like the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and the Goethe-Institut Australia. He founded the research cluster 'Staging Migration in Berlin' and co-organizes international conferences on theatre internationalization.

Tatjana MarkovićView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Southeast European Musical Culture
• Musicology
• Cultural Studies
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Tatjana Marković is an Austrian Academy of Sciences researcher and Adjunct Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, where she leads the FWF project on music historiography at the Habsburg Monarchy's southern borders (1750–1914). As editor of TheMA journal and chair of the IMS Study Group Music and Cultural Studies, she specializes in reconstructing pluricultural musical life along the Austro-Ottoman frontier. Adjunct Professor, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna Head, FWF Discourses on Music project Editor, TheMA – Theatre, Music, Arts Chair, IMS Study Group Music and Cultural Studies Her research intertwines musicology with cultural studies, focusing on Southeast European musical traditions and their representation in Habsburg and Ottoman contexts. Key areas include diplomatic music exchanges, military border cultural dynamics, and gendered perspectives in regional music history. Recent publications address microregional musical networks, operatic diplomacy, and 19th-century battlefield commemorations through music. She contributes to international conferences on Balkan musicology and Austro-Ottoman cultural interactions, with editorial roles in multiple academic series.

• Central European Music
• Nineteenth-Century Musical Culture
• Music and Politics
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David Brodbeck is a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of California, Irvine. His research and teaching focus on Central European music and musical culture during the long nineteenth century, as well as rock music. He has published extensively on composers such as Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Brahms, exploring connections between biography and musical analysis, and has extended his scholarship to intertextuality in rock recordings by the Beatles and the Beach Boys. Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania (1984) Previous faculty: University of Pittsburgh, University of Southern California His research spans from technical analysis of Brahms's symphonic and chamber works to broader social questions, including antisemitism in Wagnerian circles, cosmopolitan patriotism in Austro-Hungarian music, and the role of Heimat in Goldmark's compositions. His forthcoming monograph Brahms Patriotic and Political (2025) continues this political and cultural exploration. His publications have garnered significant recognition, including the Virgil Thomson Award for Outstanding Book in Music Criticism and the American Musicological Society's Award for Excellence in Jewish Studies and Music. He has also received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and grants from the American Council of Learned Societies and the American Philosophical Society. Brodbeck's work bridges historical, analytical, and cultural methodologies, with a focus on music's intersection with politics and identity. He has served as President of the American Brahms Society, underscoring his leadership in Brahms scholarship.

Nicola JürgensenView profile

Professor

• Clarinet Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Performance
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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.

Marc SiegelView profile

Professor

• Queer Studies
• Experimental Film
• Moving Image Art
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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.

Darcie DenniganView profile

Associate Professor

• Poetry
• Experimental Fiction
• Writing for Performance
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Darcie Dennigan is Associate Professor In Residence in the Department of English at the University of Connecticut, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds an MFA in Poetry from the University of Michigan (2002) and a BA in English from University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1998). Her creative practice spans poetry, experimental fiction, and performance texts, with specializations in nature writing, absurdist traditions, and hybrid literary forms. She has received numerous awards including the Howard Foundation Fellowship and Poetry Society of America prizes. Her performance collaborations include works with Wilbury Theatre Group and composer Jason Thorpe Buchanan, exploring themes through innovative theatrical forms and operatic adaptations.

Harry WhiteView profile

Professor

• Cultural History of Music in Ireland
• Austrian Baroque Music
• History of Anglo-American Musicology
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Harry White is a Professor of Music at University College Dublin (UCD), serving as Head of Department from 1993-2005. He holds academic positions such as visiting professorships in Canada, Croatia, Germany, and the UK. Educated at UCD, University of Toronto, and Trinity College Dublin, he specializes in cultural history of Irish music, Austrian baroque music, and Anglo-American musicology. His awards include the Harrison Medal (2014) and Royal Irish Academy membership (2006). Research focuses on music’s role in Irish cultural identity, European baroque traditions, and historiographical methods. Notable works include The Keeper's Recital (1998) and co-editing The Encyclopaedia of Music in Ireland (2013). Recent engagements include delivering the Alfred S. Hook Memorial Lecture (2022) and receiving a Festschrift in 2018. Education: BMus (UCD), MA (Toronto), PhD (Trinity College Dublin) Awards: Harrison Medal, MRIA, Honorary Fellowships (R.I.A.M., Croatian Musicological Society) Editorial Roles: General editor of Irish Musical Studies , advisory editor for New Grove Dictionary and Journal of the Royal Musical Association

David J. LevinView profile

Professor

• Opera Studies
• Theater and Performance Studies
• Cinema Studies
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David J. Levin is a Professor at the University of Chicago, holding affiliations in Germanic Studies, Cinema & Media Studies, Theater & Performance Studies, and the College. With a PhD from UC Berkeley (1992), he has taught at UChicago since 1998 and served as Senior Advisor to the Provost for Arts (2018-2023). He previously held a Visiting Professorship at the University of Oslo (2014-2019) and founded the Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry (2011-2016). PhD in Germanic Studies, UC Berkeley (1992) Teaching at UChicago since 1998 Visiting Professor, University of Oslo (2014-2019) Founding Director, Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry (2011-2016) His research spans Opera Studies, Theater and Performance, Cinema, and Dance, focusing on the interpretive and political dimensions of staging. He explores Wagner’s dramaturgy, digital reproducibility in opera, and the interplay between immersion and critique. His current book projects examine Wagner’s pedagogical politics and opera’s digital transformation. The articles he has published reflect a deep engagement with operatic and cinematic modernism, the ethics of adaptation, and the role of the dramaturg in interdisciplinary performance. His work bridges German literature, musicology, and critical theory. Levin’s editorial and collaborative roles include Executive Editor of The Opera Quarterly (2005-2015), dramaturg positions with German and U.S. opera houses, and collaborations with choreographers like William Forsythe and Saar Magal.

Naomi MatsumotoView profile

Professor

• Opera Studies
• Music History
• Baroque Period
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Dr. Naomi Matsumoto is a Reader in Music at Goldsmiths, University of London , specializing in opera studies, music historiography, and Baroque performance practices. She serves as Convenor of the Integrated Degree in Music and International Admissions Tutor, bridging academic administration with research leadership. Key affiliations: Royal Musical Association, Society for Seventeenth-Century Music, Japan Musicological Society Fellowships: Royal Society of Arts, Royal Historical Society Research Interests include: Operatic madness from Monteverdi to Donizetti Baroque performance conventions and manuscript studies Transnational reception of Western opera in Japan Interdisciplinary work with medical history and cultural studies Her publications focus on Lucia di Lammermoor , Carmen , and Madama Butterfly , examining their cultural adaptations and diagnostic representations. Recent projects explore Wagner's influence on Japanese theatre and Bess of Bedlam's identity crisis. Scientific Awards : Overseas Research Scholarship British Federation of Women Graduates Award Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Award Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Award Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Award Royal Musical Association Prize As an educator , she supervises areas in 17th-19th century Italian opera, intercultural reception studies, and Baroque performance. She contributes to critical editions and liner notes for major musical releases.

Mauro CalcagnoView profile

Associate Professor

• Opera Studies
• Early Modern Music
• Performance Studies
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Mauro Calcagno is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in opera studies, early modern music, performance studies, critical theory, and digital humanities. He holds a Ph.D. in Music from Yale University (2000) and previously taught at Harvard University (until 2008) and Stony Brook University (until 2013). His research focuses on Baroque opera, Monteverdi’s works, and digital editions of early music. Notable publications include From Madrigal to Opera: Monteverdi's Staging of the Self and contributions to the Journal of the American Musicological Society . His edition of Cavalli's Eliogabalo has been internationally performed and critically praised. He co-directs the Marenzio Online Digital Edition (MODE), funded by a NEH grant, and is involved in initiatives like the Bibliotheca Dantesca online journal and the Music in the Pavilion concert series. His awards include the Alfred Einstein Award for an essay on 17th-century vocal aesthetics. At Penn, he directs undergraduate education in the Music Department, chairs the Center for Italian Studies (2017–2021), and co-leads the Rodin Arts Collective. His teaching spans doctoral seminars on opera theory, Baroque music, and digital editing, as well as undergraduate courses on opera history. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Juilliard School and the Centre for Baroque Music in Versailles, offering workshops on Baroque performance practices. His current projects include a book on modern stagings of Baroque opera and a comparative literature initiative through Penn’s graduate programs.

Lisandro AbadieView profile

Lecturer

• Historical Performance Practice
• Early Music
• Vocal Pedagogy
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Lisandro Abadie is a Lecturer in historical performance practice for singing at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, where he has been employed since fall 2022. He also teaches in the Master of Advanced Studies (AVES) program and leads vocal coaching sessions. A bass-baritone performer, he collaborates with renowned ensembles like Les Arts Florissants and has worked with conductors such as William Christie and Václav Luks. His research focuses on linguistic foundations of singing, vocal pedagogy, and historical performance practices, including translations of key texts like Giulio Caccini’s writings. He is a recipient of the 2006 Edwin Fischer Memorial Prize. Education: Graduated from the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and the Lucerne University of Music. Research & Awards: Ongoing book project on historical vibrato practices Translations and editions of early music treatises Recipient of the Edwin Fischer Memorial Prize (2006) Teaching & Masterclasses: Vocal coaching at Schola Cantorum Basiliensis Masterclasses in Thiré, Paris, Fontainebleau, Venice, and Urbino

• Composition for Screen
• Film Music
• Opera
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Dimitri Scarlato serves as Area Leader in Masters Programmes in Composition for Screen and Doctoral Supervisor at the Royal College of Music's Faculty of Composition. Holding a Doctorate in Composition from the RCM (2014) alongside prior studies at Guildhall School of Music & Drama (2004) and Rome's Conservatorio di Musica S.Cecilia, he maintains active roles in academic leadership and doctoral supervision while continuing professional creative work. His research spans film composition, opera, and contemporary classical music with specialized focus on screen-based media. Key interests include soundtrack production techniques, cross-cultural narrative scoring, and innovative vocal composition for modern contexts. His work integrates academic rigor with industry practice through film scores, operatic productions, and multimedia performances that bridge traditional and contemporary forms. Scarlato's recent creative output demonstrates consistent thematic development in audiovisual storytelling, with increasing sophistication in emotional resonance and cultural contextualization across film and opera formats. His projects frequently explore Italian cinematic traditions while incorporating international perspectives from collaborations at venues like Berlinale Talent Campus and Royal Opera House. 2nd Prize, Opera Harmony Digital Opera Festival (2020) for 'A Life Reset' Award for Soundtrack to Short Film 'Intolerance' (2021) RCM Rising Star Selection (2010) As Doctoral Supervisor, Scarlato guides emerging composers through rigorous academic and creative development, emphasizing practical industry integration. His professional engagements include conducting premieres of contemporary operas across Europe and high-profile collaborations such as coaching Sir Michael Caine for the film 'Youth' (2015). Current projects focus on expanding composition techniques for digital media platforms while maintaining strong connections to traditional performance venues.

Glen McGillivrayView profile

Associate Professor

• Performance and Emotion
• Eighteenth-Century Acting
• Theatricality and Theatrical Metaphor
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Glen McGillivray is an Associate Professor and Research Director in the Discipline of Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Sydney. He holds a BA (Honours) from Flinders University (1988) and a PhD from the University of Sydney (2004). His research focuses on performance and emotion, eighteenth-century acting practices, and the role of archives in preserving theatrical history. McGillivray has held academic roles at Western Sydney University and NIDA, where he developed the graduate program in Practice-Based Research. He currently serves as President of the Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama, and Performance Studies (ADSA) and chairs the editorial boards of Australasian Drama Studies and About Performance . His recent research explores emotions in Argentine tango performance and the emotional dynamics of eighteenth-century theatre, challenging conventional views of empathy in actor-audience interactions. He has led major ARC-funded projects, including AusStage (2007–2012), and authored influential works like Actors, Audiences, and Emotions in the Eighteenth Century (2023). McGillivray has supervised over ten PhD and master’s students, focusing on topics like fringe theatre economics and Shakespearean performance techniques. His teaching includes courses on acting methodologies and Shakespearean rehearsal practices.