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Nicole Vilkner is a musicologist and professor at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music, specializing in salon culture, opera, and the interplay between music, architecture, and urban soundscapes, with a focus on nineteenth-century Paris. She integrates interdisciplinary approaches into her scholarship and teaching.
Education
- Ph.D. in Musicology, Rutgers University
- M.M. in Vocal Performance, Manhattan School of Music
- A.B. in English, Princeton University
Vilkner’s research bridges historical musicology with material culture, urbanism, and public history. Her Soundwalk Projects, such as the Soundwalk at the Frick and Soundwalk in the Hill District, use sensorial storytelling to explore Pittsburgh’s neighborhood histories. Her recent publications analyze topics like Massenet’s Manon, salon music, and urban soundscapes in journals including Journal of the American Musicological Society and Cambridge Opera Journal.
Scientific Awards
- Catalyst Fellow
- Duquesne’s Creative Teaching Award (2024)
- Multiple institutional awards for Soundwalk Projects
Vilkner mentors students in award-winning research and community-engaged teaching. Her work emphasizes collaborative storytelling and interdisciplinary methodologies, linking music to broader cultural and historical contexts.
