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Philip Rupprecht is a Professor of Music at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2016. He holds a PhD from Yale University (1993), an M.Phil. from Yale (1991), and a B.A. from the University of Cambridge (1988). His research focuses on 20th-21st century music, particularly institutional politics of musical taste, operatic narrative, national musical traditions, and tonality studies. Notable works include British Musical Modernism and studies on Benjamin Britten, Harrison Birtwistle, and Malcolm Arnold.
- Current roles: Professor of Music, former Chair of Music Department (2015–2019), Director of Graduate Studies (2009–2012).
- Grants include NEH funding for conferences on tonality and a Mary Duke Biddle Foundation grant.
His research explores intersections between music and cultural history, including BBC's role in shaping mid-20th century taste and modernist ideologies in operatic works. Awards include a National Humanities Center Fellowship (2005) and NEH Faculty Fellowship (2013).
- Teaching includes courses on post-WWI music history, music theory, and British modernist studies.
- Active in professional service, including editorial roles with the North American British Music Studies Association and AP Music Theory consulting.
