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Professor John Snijders is a distinguished academic at Durham University, serving as Head of Music Performance since 2013. An acclaimed pianist and artistic director of the Ives Ensemble, he specializes in contemporary music, 19th-century piano performance practice, and connections between music and visual arts.
- Born: Heemskerk, Netherlands (1963)
- Education: Royal Conservatory The Hague (Geoffrey Madge, Stanley Hoogland, Louis Andriessen)
- Key Roles: Professor of Performance, Durham University; Artistic Director, Ives Ensemble; Member, Ensemble7Bridges
Research Interests include:
- 19th-century piano repertoire
- John Cage and Morton Feldman
- Extended duration music
- Intersection of contemporary music with visual arts
- Sound art and experimental performance
Selected Recent Publications: The 2023 book Ixion explores musical boundaries, while his 2021 chapter addresses challenges in interpreting Feldman’s graphic scores. His discography spans avant-garde compositions by Cage, Feldman, and Rijnvos.
Scientific Awards: Notably awarded the Muziekgebouw Prize 2008 for his performance of Richard Rijnvos’ NYConcerto.
Supervision: Mentored students like Betsy Hou and Chara Steliou, focusing on contemporary performance and composition.
