Denis Huneau

Denis Huneau is a Lecturer at the University Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) Angers, specializing in Musicology within the Faculty of Humanities. He holds a Doctorate in Music and Musicology from the University of Tours (2001) and is qualified in CNU sections 18 and 22. His roles include managing the UCO Musicology Degree program, leading the 'Current Music and Soundscapes' minor, and serving as Associate member of IReMus (CNRS-UMR 8223). He has extensive experience organizing conferences, exhibitions (e.g., 2017 exhibitions on Angers' musical history), and international colloquia. Huneau’s research focuses on French musical history, pedagogy, and modern digital applications of music in literature and gaming. He has authored/co-authored over 30 publications including books on composers like André Caplet and Roger Tessier, and chapters on opera history and music education. His teaching spans music writing, historical analysis, and interdisciplinary topics like 'Music in Role-Playing Games.' Active in cultural outreach, he delivers public lectures at venues such as La Folle Journée de Nantes and Angers-Nantes Opéra. He also serves on national academic bodies including the music aggregation jury and Hcéres research evaluation committee.

Research interests include the evolution of musical institutions under France’s Third Republic, the history of composition education, and contemporary uses of music in digital media. His work bridges traditional musicology with modern interdisciplinary approaches, particularly exploring how music intersects with literature, gaming, and cultural heritage preservation.

Recent publications (2022-2023) emphasize institutional histories (e.g., Schola Cantorum teaching methods) and public engagement through conferences discussing topics like liturgical music reform and Beethoven's Fidelio. Earlier work (2007-2013) established his expertise in composer biographies (André Caplet, Florent Schmitt) and WWI-era musical life.