Roland Freisitzer

Roland Freisitzer serves as Dean of Studies for the Faculty of Music and Lecturer in classical composition, instrumentation for jazz/popular musicians, and general music history at JAM Music Lab University. He concurrently directs the Institute for Theory/Arrangement/Composition within the Faculty of Music Pedagogy and holds teaching positions at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since 2019 and Friedrich Gulda School of Music since 2021.

His academic foundation includes:

• 1992-1999 composition studies at Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory (Edison Denissow), St. Petersburg Conservatory (Alexander Mnazakanjan), and Baku State Music Academy (Faradsch Karajew)
• Masterclasses with Krzysztof Penderecki, Magnus Lindberg, and Marco Stroppe
• Private instruction from Alfred Schnittke and Avet Terterjan

Freisitzer's creative research bridges classical composition with contemporary practices, emphasizing cross-genre instrumentation techniques and historical-modern synthesis. His work actively integrates jazz/popular elements into classical frameworks while exploring ensemble dynamics through both composition and conducting. This interdisciplinary approach manifests in performances spanning orchestral, chamber, and solo contexts.

His compositions exhibit strong thematic continuity in contemporary classical idioms, frequently performed by ensembles like Ensemble Modern Frankfurt and Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. The 2021 novel 'Frey' represents a significant literary extension of his artistic voice, demonstrating narrative depth alongside his musical output.

Key recognition includes:

• Outstanding Award of the Republic of Austria for 'Dies Irae'
• Multiple unspecified national and international honors

Freisitzer maintains active artistic leadership through conducting engagements with Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra and Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, while mentoring emerging musicians through ensemble direction. His work with 'Ensemble Reconsil Wien' (2002-2016) established a significant platform for contemporary music interpretation.

His institutional leadership encompasses curriculum development for music theory/arrangement programs and fostering international collaborations through ensemble projects across European orchestras and specialized contemporary music groups.