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Jacek GresztaView profile

Professor

• Opera Performance
• Vocal Studies
• Classical Singing
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Jacek Greszta is a Professor and current Dean of the Faculty of Vocal Performance and Acting at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, serving the 2020-2024 term. He has taught at the institution since 2006 and was awarded the title of Professor of Art in April 2021 after obtaining his postdoctoral degree in musical arts (vocal studies) in 2016. His academic background includes: Studies at the Academy of Music in Warsaw (Faculty of Vocal Studies and Acting, 1986) under A. Dankowska Transfer to the Academy of Music in Poznań (1989) under M. Moździerz, graduating in 1993 Professor Greszta's research centers on operatic vocal performance and Polish musical heritage. As an internationally recognized bass, he has performed 30+ roles across Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and Moniuszko repertoire in 15+ countries, with scholarly focus on vocal technique preservation and national opera traditions. His academic work bridges performance practice with pedagogy, emphasizing Moniuszko's contributions to Slavic opera. Key recognitions include: Golden Orpheus award for the DVD recording of Paderewski's Manru (2013) Two honors from the Marshal of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship for artistic excellence Administratively, he served as Head of the Vocal Studies Department before his deanship, overseeing curriculum development and faculty coordination. His collaborations span major Polish philharmonics and opera houses, including long-term engagements with Silesian Opera (Bytom) and Opera Nova (Bydgoszcz), where he premiered anniversary productions.

• Early Music Performance
• Countertenor Voice Research
• Historical Solo Singing
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Professor Marcin Ciszewski is a distinguished faculty member at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, where he serves at the Faculty of Vocal and Acting. A graduate of the same institution with distinction in 1999, he has established himself as one of Poland's leading countertenors and vocal pedagogues. His educational background includes studies under Professor Piotr Kusiewicz and additional training with renowned instructors including Kinga Chełmińska, Ryszard Minkiewicz, Kai Wessel, Gerhard Kahry, and Dariusz Paradowski. Graduated with distinction from the Academy of Music in Gdańsk (1999) Habilitated doctor of musical arts (2019) Professor at the Faculty of Vocal and Acting Professor Ciszewski specializes in early music performance and is recognized as one of the first Polish countertenors who made significant contributions to the development of vocal art in the authenticity movement in Poland. His research focuses on the history and physiology of countertenor voices, and he regularly conducts lectures and voice training for professional and academic groups. His artistic output spans several hundred concerts across Poland and Europe, featuring collaborations with renowned ensembles, orchestras, and conductors. He has given over a dozen world premieres of both early and contemporary works, including compositions specifically written for him by modern composers. His recordings include extensive work for Polish Radio and Television, the French music television channel Mezzo, and Radio Classique. Notable Achievements Member of the European artists' association Spedidam based in Paris Nominated for the "Fryderyk" music award in the Early Music category Honored with international titles "Outstanding Teacher" and "Excellent Vocal Teacher" Since 2006, Professor Ciszewski has maintained a successful artistic partnership with organist Ewa Bąk, performing at over one hundred national and international organ festivals. Their collaborations have resulted in numerous CD, radio, and television recordings, including world premieres of works by Polish composers such as Marian Sawa and Jacek Urbaniak.

Annette JollesView profile

Lecturer

• Theater Production
• Television Direction
• Arts Management
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Annette Jolles is a distinguished Lecturer with a prolific career in theater and television direction, production, and arts management. She has received 22 Emmy Awards and is affiliated with organizations such as Live From Lincoln Center, PBS, The Little Orchestra Society, and Portland Stage Company. Her work spans symphonic concerts, operatic productions, and Off-Broadway premieres, including collaborations with renowned artists like Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom, Jr. She is a founding partner of KTW Productions and has led projects like Keeping the Word and The Handshake . Her educational contributions include residencies with The Little Orchestra Society and collaborations with institutions like the York Theatre Company and Portland Stage Company. Upcoming projects include directing the world premiere of Madeleines (2022 National Jewish Plays Contest winner) in 2025. Key Productions: Live From Lincoln Center broadcasts, PBS's Stars on Stage , Symphony Space's Wall to Wall Bernstein , and Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival. Operatic Works: Directed Così fan tutte (Alice Tully Hall), The Singing Heart (David Geffen Hall), and John Luther Adams’ In the Name of the Earth . Awards: 22 Emmy Awards. Grants & Labs: Produced over 50 programs at NYC's Symphony Space, including Project Broadway and gala concerts of Pippin and Cabaret .

Andreas StoehrView profile

Professor

• Orchestral Conducting
• Opera Performance
• Historical Music Performance Practice
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Andreas Stoehr is a renowned Austrian conductor and professor at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna, leading the conducting department and symphony orchestra since 2013. His career spans prestigious engagements including the Paris Opéra Comique, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and St. Gallen Theatre, focusing on operatic repertoire from Monteverdi to modernism. He is celebrated for reviving neglected works like Meyerbeer’s Emma di Resburgo and Gluck’s Ezio , emphasizing historical performance practices. His research explores stylistic transitions in music history, blending baroque precision with modern innovation. Education: Trained at Vienna's former Conservatory (now University of Music and Performing Arts), studying piano under Alfred Kremela, conducting with Gennadij Rozhdestvenskij, and musicology at the University of Vienna. Key mentors included David Lutz (accompaniment) and Reinhard Schwarz (conducting). Research Interests: Explores interdisciplinary connections between diverse musical eras, such as Bach’s influence on Schoenberg, and advocates for vocal-orchestral balance in historical repertoires. Projects include CD recordings of Amanda Maier-Röntgen and Andrea Tarrodi’s works, nominated for Swedish Grammis. Awards: Grammy nomination (2016) for Amanda Maier-Röntgen’s Violin Concerto recording. Recognized for innovative stagings of operas like Berg’s Wozzeck and Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande . Teaching & Leadership: As professor and symphony orchestra director, Stoehr mentors young conductors. Notable collaborations include the Langenlois Castle Festival (2012–2019) and interdisciplinary projects like Heart and Mouth, and Deed and Life blending Bach with sociological texts. His teaching emphasizes 21st-century conductorship as collaborative architecture, prioritizing emotional engagement over technical authoritarianism. Labs/Ensembles: Leads the MUK Symphony Orchestra, collaborating with ensembles like the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège. His work bridges academic research with performance practice through projects like the Styriarte Festival’s Schubert revival.

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

Katharina ThomaView profile

Professor

• Opera Directing
• Classical Music
• Scenic Arts
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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

Jacobshagen ArnoldView profile

Professor

• Opera Studies
• 19th/20th Century Music History
• Music Historiography
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Arnold Jacobshagen is a Professor and Chair of Musicology at the Cologne University of Music and Dance since 2006. He holds a Ph.D. from Freie Universität Berlin (1996) and habilitation on 19th-century Italian opera semiseria (2003). His expertise spans opera studies, 19th/20th-century music history, music historiography, and performance practice. He has authored five books and edited/co-edited 18 volumes, with significant contributions to journals like Die Musikforschung , Cambridge Opera Journal , and Acta Musicologica . Awards include membership in Academia Europaea (2015) and fellowships from the Deutsches Historisches Institut Rome and Deutsches Studienzentrum Venice. He currently leads editorial roles at Die Musikforschung and advisory boards for institutions like the Joseph Haydn Institute. Educations: Musicology, Modern History, and Philosophy studies in Berlin, Vienna, and Paris Research focuses on opera historiography, performance practices, and cultural transfer. Key works include Gioachino Rossini und seine Zeit (2015) and Opera semiseria (2005). Publications analyze composers like Handel, Berlioz, and Mahler, with attention to national genres, stage practices, and historical reception. His recent work explores 19th-century French grand opéra and counter-tenor vocal traditions.

• Vocal Music
• Historical Performance Practice
• Lieder
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Andrew Foote is an Associate Professor at the Conservatorium of Music, University of Western Australia. He holds roles as Chair of the Board of Studies (Design and Creative Arts), Chair of Vocal Studies, and Academic Integrity Officer (Music). Previously served as Director of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra Chorus (2019-2024) and Vocal Coach (2014-2018). Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (2020), University of Western Australia Research focuses on Schubert's Winterreise, historical performance practices in Baroque and Renaissance eras, and vocal pedagogy. Active in professional opera performances, including a Helpmann Award-winning role in Peter Grimes (2010). Specializes in German Lieder, crossover cabaret, and business leadership coaching. Recent performance projects include WA Opera's Pirates of Penzance (2025), Die Fledermaus with WASO (2025), and Beethoven's 9th Symphony (2024). Known for innovative choral direction and inter-disciplinary collaborations. Awards: UWA FABLE Teaching Award (2020), multiple student teaching accolades Leads vocal ensembles like Symphonic Chorus of UWA and Concordia Vocalis. External roles include ANCA National Councillor (2023-2024) and WA President of the Australian National Choral Association.

Bryan HymelView profile

Associate Professor

• Opera
• Vocal Performance
• Classical Singing
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Tenor Bryan Hymel serves as Associate Professor of Music in Voice at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where he bridges academic pedagogy with an internationally acclaimed operatic career. His performances span premier opera houses globally including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and Opéra National de Paris, specializing in dramatic French and Italian repertoire. His educational credentials include: Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College, Rider University (2023) Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Loyola University New Orleans (2003) Hymel's scholarly focus centers on historical performance practices of 19th-century French grand opera and vocal technique evolution. He is particularly renowned for interpretations of Énée in Berlioz's Les Troyens , Don José in Bizet's Carmen , and Arnold in Rossini's Guillaume Tell , with research emphasizing dramatic tenor roles and vocal characterization in historically significant works. His distinguished honors include: Metropolitan Opera’s Beverly Sills Artist Award (2012) Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera (2013) Georges Thill Prize by Académie Nationale du Disque Lyrique ECHO Klassik Newcomer of the Year Award As a faculty mentor at Indiana University, Hymel trains emerging vocalists using insights from his active performance career, integrating stage experience into pedagogical practice. His Warner Classics recordings, particularly the album Héroïque which reached #3 on Billboard Classical charts, serve as scholarly resources for vocal interpretation and repertoire preservation.

Ditlev RindomView profile

Research Fellow

• Opera and Operatic Culture
• Modern Italian Studies
• Film Music
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Ditlev Rindom is a Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London's Department of Music within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He previously held a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019–2023). His education includes a BA in English Literature from Oxford University, piano studies at the Royal College of Music and RNCM, and a PhD in Musicology from Cambridge University with a visiting fellowship at Yale University. His research focuses on 19th–20th century opera, modern Italian studies, film music, and voice studies. Key projects include his monograph Singing in the City: Opera, Italianità and Transatlantic Exchange (1870–1918) , a critical edition of Puccini's La rondine premiered at La Scala, and a co-edited Cambridge Opera Journal special issue on Italian operetta. Current work explores material cultures of 19th-century Italian opera and transnational opera-cinema links. Teaching expertise covers 19th–20th century music history and musicological methodologies. He contributes to institutions like the Royal Opera House and Wigmore Hall through programme notes and talks. His publications span peer-reviewed journals ( 19th-Century Music , Journal of the Royal Musical Association ) and edited volumes on Puccini and Italian opera contexts. Research projects include the British Academy-funded 'Staging Italy: The Theatrical Imagination in the Italian Peninsula, 1837–1871' (2019–2023). He actively engages in public scholarship through reviews in Opera magazine and Times Literary Supplement , maintaining interdisciplinary connections between music, performance studies, and cultural history.

• Opera
• Classical Singing
• Vocal Pedagogy
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Christoph Strehl is a Professor of Singing at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, specializing in vocal studies and opera training since 2013. A renowned tenor, he has performed internationally with major opera houses and orchestras, collaborating with conductors like Claudio Abbado and directors including Claus Guth. His career spans key roles in Mozart operas (Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni , Tamino in The Magic Flute ), Beethoven's Fidelio , and Schubert's Fierabras . He has recorded extensively for labels like Deutsche Grammophon and EMI, with notable albums including Die Zauberflöte (2007) and Das Paradies und die Peri (2008). His teaching emphasizes creative process integration and vocal technique, supported by masterclasses with luminaries such as Axel Bauni and Norman Shetler. Education: Studied at Folkwang University (Essen) with Soto Papulkas and privately with Silvana Bazzoni-Bartoli in Zurich. Professional milestones include a 9-year tenure at Zurich Opera House (2002-2011) and Salzburg Festival debuts in 2003 and 2019. Active in recitals with pianists like Helmut Deutsch and Pauliina Tukiainen.

Kamila KułakowskaView profile

Professor

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Art Song
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Dr. hab. Kamila Kułakowska serves as a university professor at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where she has led the singing class since 2013 and held the position of vice-dean of the Faculty of Vocal and Acting from 2016 to 2020. An internationally active soprano, she maintains a dual career in performance and pedagogy across European concert halls and opera stages. Her academic foundation includes a diploma with distinction from the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz's Vocal and Acting Department, preceded by piano studies at the Secondary State School of Music. She refined her vocal technique through master classes with Christoph Hampe (Karlsruhe), Christoph Elssner (Dresden), and Hanna Łazarska (Vienna). Professor Kułakowska specializes in classical vocal repertoire spanning over 200 art songs and major operatic roles by Mozart, Gluck, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky. Her artistic focus integrates historical performance practice with contemporary works, particularly excelling in Mozartian roles, Slavic operas, and 20th-century compositions like Ullmann's 'Emperor of Atlantis'. Her distinguished competition record includes: Ada Sari International Vocal Art Competition: 2nd place + special prize Stanisław Moniuszko Competition: Kościuszko Foundation special prize Golden Voices National Competition: 1st place + operetta prize Paderewski Vocal Competition: 2nd place + Polish Radio prize Duszniki-Zdrój National Competition: Special prize Halina Halska Competition: 3rd place + contemporary music prize As an educator, she mentors vocal students while maintaining an active performance schedule with conductors including Valery Gergiev (Teatr Wielki 'Les Troyens') and Modestas Pitrenas (Stravinsky's 'The Nightingale'). Her career bridges rigorous academic training with international stage experience across six European countries.

• Opera
• Italian Opera
• 19th-century Music
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Roger Parker is the Thurston Dart Professor of Music at the University of Cambridge, where he is also a Fellow of St John's College. He has previously held academic positions at Cornell University, Oxford University, and served as Professor of Music at Gresham College. His work is centered in the Department of Music within the School of Arts and Humanities, with a focus on 19th-century opera and music culture. PhD, King's College London BA, Goldsmiths College, University of London Roger Parker’s research primarily explores opera , with a strong emphasis on Italian opera of the 19th century , particularly the works and cultural impact of composers like Verdi, Donizetti, and Puccini. He investigates the intersections of music with politics, especially during the Risorgimento, and has recently turned his attention to music in 19th-century London . His methodological approach combines critical theory , archival research, and editorial scholarship, contributing to both academic discourse and performance practice. He is deeply engaged in reconstructing historical performance contexts and analyzing textual variants in operatic scores. The recent articles and books reflect a sustained engagement with critical editions of operas , the cultural mythology of composers , and the urban musical environment of 19th-century London . There is a clear trajectory from editorial scholarship (Donizetti, Puccini) to broader historiographical questions about how opera functions in society. Keywords across these works include opera, Risorgimento, autograph studies, critical theory, and cultural reception, indicating a scholar bridging musicology, history, and cultural studies. His scientific recognition includes: Premio Giuseppe Verdi (1986) Guggenheim Fellowship (1986–1987) Dent Medal, Royal Musical Association (1991) Fellow of the British Academy (2008) Vice-President, Royal Musical Association (2001) Roger Parker has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students, though specific names are not listed. He has led significant research projects, including the ERC-funded Music in London, 1800–1851 and Operatic Networks: London, Paris and Beyond , securing grants from the European Commission, British Academy, and European Science Foundation. His editorial leadership includes co-founding the Cambridge Opera Journal and serving on the editorial boards of Opera and Opera Quarterly . He has also been an assessor for the Leverhulme Trust and Radcliffe Fellowship Program. He directs major research initiatives such as the MUSLOND project and has been involved in international scholarly networks, including the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. His work often involves collaborative teams of musicologists, historians, and archivists, focusing on reconstructing 19th-century musical life through manuscripts, periodicals, and performance records.

Catherine McDanielView profile

Associate Professor

• Operatic Performance
• Classical Voice
• Vocal Pedagogy
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Catherine McDaniel, DMA, is an Associate Professor of Voice at the Bass School of Music, Oklahoma City University. She specializes in operatic performance and vocal pedagogy, with a focus on classical voice, oratorio, and new vocal works. Her teaching includes studio voice and lyric diction. Education: B.M. and M.M. in Voice from Stephen F. Austin State University; D.M.A. in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma, with a dissertation analyzing Edward Knight's Tales Not Told . Professional affiliations include Pi Kappa Lambda, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Research interests emphasize performance of major operatic roles, oratorio works (e.g., Verdi’s Requiem , Handel’s Messiah ), and championing new vocal compositions. She has performed with organizations such as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Fort Smith Symphony Orchestra, and Painted Sky Opera. Awards highlight her competitive success in Metropolitan Opera Auditions and NATA competitions. Students have pursued careers in national tours, major opera companies, and advanced degrees at institutions like New England Conservatory and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.