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Michael Beckerman is the Carroll and Milton Petrie Professor of Music at New York University's Department of Music within the College of Arts and Science. His academic career includes roles such as Leonard Bernstein Scholar in Residence at the New York Philharmonic (2016-17) and Vice-President of the American Musicological Society (2010-12). He holds degrees from Hofstra University (B.A., 1973) and Columbia University (M.Ph. 1978, M.A. 1976, Ph.D. 1982).
Beckerman's research focuses on Czech and Eastern European music, musical form, film music, and the intersection of music with war, disability, and Jewish culture. His work bridges scholarly analysis with cultural critique, particularly in exploring music’s role in national identity and historical memory.
Notable publications include Janáček and His World (2003), New Worlds of Dvořák (2003), and edited volumes on Czech composers like Martinů and Smetana. His awards include two Honorary Doctorates (Masaryk and Palacký Universities), the Golden Dozen Teaching Award (NYU), and the Harrison Medal.
He has served on international boards, including the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and the Czech Center NY. His research extends to music in concentration camps, Roma/Gypsy musical traditions, and the ethical dimensions of memorializing Holocaust-era music.
