Ian Woodfield

Ian Woodfield is a Professor in the School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen's University Belfast, specializing in Musicology & Composition. He holds a prominent role in the field of classical music history with a particular focus on Mozart's operas and their reception. His research explores topics such as the autograph scores of Mozart's operas, 18th-century musical contexts, and the social history of music in Anglo-Indian societies.

Woodfield has conducted significant research on Mozart's comic operas, including Così fan tutte and Don Giovanni, analyzing their structure, libretto-score interactions, and historical performance practices. His projects include studies of early manuscript copies and sources, such as the Prague Conservatory Don Giovanni score and the genesis of Così fan tutte at the King's Theatre in 1789.

• Key Projects:
  • R1152MUS: The sources of Figaro (2009-2012)
  • R1876MUS: A Study of the Early Manuscript Copies of Mozart's Don Giovanni (2007)
  • R1809SON: A Study of the Early Manuscript Copies of Mozart's Don Giovanni (2006-2008)

His publications and invited lectures span over three decades, focusing on topics such as Mozart's reception in London, the role of women amateur musicians in Anglo-Indian society, and the methodology of page-break analysis in operatic manuscripts.

Woodfield has advised three supervised works, though specific student names are not listed. His research has been recognized through international collaborations and presentations at institutions like the Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum in Salzburg and King's College London.