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Richard McGregor is a researcher and academic staff member at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, University of Cumbria, with a focus on music analysis, semiotics, and spirituality. He is also a part-time lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland since 2014.
- Education: Ph.D., B.Mus., P.G.C.E.
His research explores the intersections of music, identity, agency, and spirituality, particularly in the works of Peter Maxwell Davies, James MacMillan, and Wolfgang Rihm. He has written extensively on compositional techniques, parody/pastiche, and decoding personal alphabets in music. His recent publications highlight the role of spirituality and fantasy in musical creativity, with a focus on 20th/21st-century composers. McGregor’s work spans music semiotics, education, and performance analysis, reflecting his expertise in both analytical and pedagogical domains.
As a part-time lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, he contributes to music education while maintaining an active research profile. His students and advisory roles are not explicitly detailed, but his collaborations include a major 2020 study with Dr. Nicholas Jones on Peter Maxwell Davies. Though no scientific awards are listed, his publications and forewords underscore his influence in musicology and compositional studies.
