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Michael Lewanski is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Music Performance at DePaul University School of Music, where he has served since 2008. He conducts the DePaul Concert Orchestra and Ensemble 20+ (specializing in 20th/21st-century repertoire) and leads Chicago-based new music ensemble Ensemble Dal Niente.
Education:
- BA, Yale University
- Diploma, St. Petersburg State Conservatory, Russia
Research Interests: A dedicated champion of contemporary music, Lewanski focuses on creating audience-musician-cultural connections through new and historical works. His expertise spans orchestral conducting, new music performance practice, and music education, demonstrated through over 100 world premieres and leadership in avant-garde ensembles. He actively bridges academic and professional new music communities through festival curation and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Scientific Awards:
- Kranichstein Music Prize (2012) with Ensemble Dal Niente at Darmstadt International Summer Courses
As Department Chair and conductor, Lewanski mentors students through DePaul's orchestra and contemporary ensemble programs while guiding Ensemble Dal Niente's international residencies and recording projects. His leadership extends to curriculum development and fostering connections between academic training and professional new music performance.
Ensemble Leadership: Lewanski directs Ensemble Dal Niente's performances at major institutions including Art Institute of Chicago and New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, with residencies at Brown, Brandeis, Northwestern, and University of Chicago. His work with DePaul ensembles and guest conducting engagements worldwide establishes him as a pivotal figure in contemporary music performance training.
