Marianne Pusher

Marianne Pusher is a distinguished Professor of Lyric Art at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, where she develops interdisciplinary performance projects integrating singing students across multiple conservatory sections. Her career spans classical and contemporary music theater, with notable collaborations including the Ensemble Intercontemporain under Pierre Boulez.

Her research interests focus on:

• Textual and theatrical interpretation for vocal performance
• 20th-century musical theater repertoire
• Interdisciplinary artistic collaboration
• Contemporary opera adaptation
• Stage movement and balance

The six most recent publications (performances/recordings) demonstrate her specialization in avant-garde musical works, including compositions by Aperghis and premieres of Adams' operas. These projects emphasize solo voice performance, dramatic adaptation, and international festival presence.

Scientific awards:

• MIDEM Classical Awards 2009 (Cannes) for recording with Ensemble Risognanze

Professional collaborations include:

• Georges Aperghis (composer)
• Ensemble Intercontemporain
• Khroma (founded musical theater company)
• Royal Opera of Wallonia
• Maison des cultures de Molenbeek