جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emanuele Andrizziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Symphonic Music
• Operatic Music
• Choral Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emanuele Andrizzi is the Director of Orchestral Studies and Associate Professor of Conducting at Shenandoah Conservatory, Shenandoah University, where he has been employed since Fall 2023. Born in Rome, Italy, he received his musical education at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory and holds a diploma in piano performance from the A. Casella Conservatory, a master's degree in conducting from Bard College, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Northwestern University. His research focuses on symphonic, operatic, choral, and ballet repertoire, with a specific emphasis on promoting Italian opera in American contexts. He founded the Opera Festival of Chicago to showcase rare Italian masterpieces, which has gained international recognition through broadcasts on classical music stations. Awards and honors: Conductor of the Year Award (Illinois Council of Orchestras, 2021) Honorable Mention at International Competition for Conductors of Contemporary Music Winner of P. Barrasso International Competition for Chamber Music Officer of the Knights of the Order of the Star of Italy (2024) Andrizzi established the Opera Festival of Chicago's Young and Emerging Artists Programs and previously served as founder and music director of the Cervantes Orchestra of Chicago. He has conducted masterclasses at Northwestern University and Cleveland Institute of Music, and worked with the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Matthew Worthمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Opera Studies
• Contemporary Music
• Vocal Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Worth is a Lecturer in Voice / Opera Studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He specializes in contemporary opera productions and vocal performance, with notable roles in works such as JFK, Moby Dick, and The Passion of Yeshua. His teaching focuses on techniques like coloratura and messa di voce. Education: AD from The Juilliard School, MM from Manhattan School of Music, BA from University of Richmond Research interests include innovating vocal techniques for modern repertoire and bridging 20th/21st century compositions with classical training. Recent collaborations include Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, and Santa Fe Opera. Awards highlight his contribution to The Passion of Yeshua, which won a GRAMMY. He advises students on the relevance of their work and emphasizes incremental learning. Current projects include developing a vocalises book for contemporary repertoire demands.

Heather Henderson-Hryhoriwمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Opera Performance
• Music Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Heather Henderson-Hryhoriw is a seasoned Voice Faculty member at the Cowtown Opera Summer Academy and current faculty at the Mount Royal Vocal Academy. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in vocal instruction, performance coaching, and choral direction. She holds a B.Mus. from the University of Colorado, Boulder, an M.Mus. from the University of Houston, and a Graduate Diploma from the Saint Louis Conservatory of Music. Her career spans performances with renowned institutions like the Calgary Opera, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and Banff Festival, alongside roles as a coach/director for Cowtown Opera. She is an active member of the Calgary NATS Chapter (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and a sought-after adjudicator at Canadian music festivals. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes technique, musicianship, and artistic authenticity. Heather’s students have excelled in opera, theatre, education, and media across classical, music theatre, and contemporary genres. She integrates vocal pedagogy with interdisciplinary training in acting, dance, and Alexander Technique, reflecting her holistic approach to performer development.

Gyllian Phillipsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• British Modernism
• Postcolonial Literature
• Women Modernists
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gyllian Phillips is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University, specializing in English Studies. She holds a BA from the University of British Columbia, an MA from the University of Western Ontario, and a PhD from the University of Western Ontario. Her research examines British modernism, postcolonial literature, and the intersection of cultural modalities. Primary research areas include: Women modernists such as Virginia Woolf and Edith Sitwell 1930s film representation of colonial discourses Sport and adventure in Canadian literature Interplay between visual art, music, performance, and literature Phillips's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with postcolonial theory and gender studies, particularly through analyses of colonial representations in film and literature. Her recent work explores Canadian sporting narratives and Caribbean literary relationships. She has co-edited the essay collection The Many Facades of Edith Sitwell and published extensively on topics ranging from modernist poetry to imperial representations in popular culture.

Giancarlo Aquilantiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Conducting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giancarlo Aquilanti serves as Senior Lecturer and Director of Music Theory at Stanford University, with expertise spanning Composition, Music Theory, Conducting, and Wind Symphony performance. His academic foundation includes: Diploma in Trumpet from Conservatory of Music “Gioacchino Rossini” Pesaro (1979) Diploma in Composition, Choral Music and Conducting from Conservatory of Music “Gioacchino Rossini” Pesaro (1985) Master of Arts in Composition from California State University, Hayward (1988) Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from Stanford University (1996) Aquilanti's creative output encompasses diverse compositional forms including orchestral works, choral arrangements, band pieces, string quartets, and full operas such as La povertà and Lot’s Women . His scholarly focus integrates music theory pedagogy with contemporary composition techniques , emphasizing vocal expression and instrumental ensemble dynamics across classical and modern idioms. Recognition includes Stanford's highest teaching honor: Walter J. Gores award for excellence in teaching (2003-04) His compositional development was shaped through studies with Paolo Ugoletti, Glenn Glasow, Wayne Peterson, and Jody Rockmaker, reflecting a synthesis of European and American musical traditions.

Barbara Faeddaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Italian Studies
• Legal Anthropology
• Cultural Heritage
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Barbara Faedda serves as the Executive Director of the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies and Adjunct Professor of Italian at Columbia University's Department of Italian within the School of Arts and Sciences. She holds office hours by appointment at the Italian Academy, located at 1161 Amsterdam Avenue, Mail Code 608. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Legal Anthropology and Social Science from the Università Suor Orsola Benincasa di Napoli, with prior studies at Sapienza Università di Roma (Laurea in Lettere). She enhanced her legal expertise through the Summer Institute of International & Comparative Law in Paris (Cornell Law School and Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne) and as a visiting scholar at Boston University. Faedda's research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields, with particular focus on Italian Studies, Legal Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Preservation, and Fashion Studies. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical initiatives, notably founding the International Observatory for Cultural Heritage (IOCH) in 2016 and designing significant programs including the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, Women Leaders Now events, and the Rule of Law Initiative. Her scholarship reveals consistent engagement with transatlantic cultural exchange, migration studies, and the intersection of law with social practices. Analysis of her recent publications shows a clear trajectory toward cultural heritage protection and transnational legal frameworks, with increasing emphasis on global governance structures for heritage preservation. Her work demonstrates sophisticated integration of Italian cultural history with contemporary global challenges in heritage management, legal anthropology, and fashion studies. Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2022) 2020 Illustrious Alumnus/Alumna of Sapienza Università di Roma Faedda has demonstrated significant leadership in academic programming and institutional development, notably relaunching the Italian Academy publications in 2016 as both author and editor. Her diplomatic appointment as Ambassador, Permanent Observer for the European Public Law Organization to the United Nations in 2019 represents a significant extension of her academic work into international policy spheres. Her teaching focuses on contemporary Italy, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach that connects cultural, legal, and social perspectives. As Executive Director of the Italian Academy, Faedda oversees a significant academic institution dedicated to advanced studies in Italian culture and transatlantic relations. Her leadership has expanded the Academy's programming to include critical contemporary initiatives addressing cultural heritage, women's leadership, and legal frameworks for global challenges.

Marta Gentilucciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electroacoustic Composition
• Multimedia Performance
• Contemporary Opera
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Marta Gentilucci is Professor of Italian at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Music. An electroacoustic composer and researcher, she creates multimedia works integrating sound, text, and movement. Her research examines contemporary compositional practices, translation across media, and digital approaches to musicology. Current creative projects include compositions for instruments and electronics, sound installations, and collaborations with choreographers. Recent works explore augmented listening environments and the materiality of sound transmission. Professor Gentilucci teaches courses on composition, sonic arts, and music technology. She has presented installations at international venues including MA/IN Festival in Italy and the Bijloke Music Centre in Belgium.

Jeremy Thurlowمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Composition
• Contemporary Music
• Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeremy Thurlow is an Affiliated Lecturer and Director of Studies at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Music. He holds roles as Director of Studies at Robinson College and Lucy Cavendish College, alongside directing music programs. His work spans composition, writing, and performance, blending classical traditions with contemporary innovation. Thurlow's music has been performed globally by ensembles like the BBC Philharmonic and the Fitzwilliam String Quartet, and he has collaborated with artists such as Alastair Appleton on interdisciplinary projects like the video-opera A Sudden Cartography of Song . Roles : Affiliated Lecturer, Director of Studies (Robinson College, Lucy Cavendish College) Research : Focuses on composition, 20th-century music analysis, and interdisciplinary arts. His works explore themes like apocalyptic imagery, nature, and cultural fusion. Awards : George Butterworth Award (2007), Bogliasco Foundation Fellowship (2024). Teaching : Courses include composition, music analysis, and 20th-century history. Oversees the M.Phil. in Musical Composition. Thurlow’s recent projects include orchestral works, chamber music, and electroacoustic pieces, reflecting his commitment to pushing musical boundaries while engaging with historical and cultural narratives.

Denys Boulianeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Composition
• Orchestral Works
• Electroacoustic Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Denys Bouliane is Associate Professor of Composition at McGill University. His research explores contemporary orchestral and operatic forms, described as 'music of magic realism'. Works are performed globally at venues including ISCM festivals and Wien Modern. Current projects include the operatic cycle Gamache, the Saga of the Anticostians . He previously directed the McGill Contemporary Music Ensemble and co-founded Montréal/Nouvelles Musiques festival. Composer-in-residence at WDR Cologne, Orchestre Symphonique de Québec Recipient of Canada Council and Quebec Arts Council grants

Paul Yachninمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renaissance Drama
• Sociology of Literature
• Publics and Public Making
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Paul Yachnin is the Tomlinson Professor of Shakespeare Studies at McGill University’s Faculty of Arts. His research bridges early modern drama, sociology of literature, and public scholarship, with projects like Making Publics (MaPs) and Early Modern Conversions fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. He leads initiatives such as TRaCE McGill, tracking PhD career pathways, and co-edits the Early Modern Conversions book series. Yachnin holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and fellowships at the Folger Shakespeare Library and ANU. Awards include McGill’s Teacher of the Year and the Shakespeare Association of America presidency. His work examines Renaissance drama, law and literature, and animalities, with publications including The Culture of Playgoing in Early Modern England and Conversion Machines . He collaborates with institutions like the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and Opera McGill, emphasizing public-facing scholarship. Current projects include TRaCE Transborder, an international study of graduate education outcomes. Yachnin’s research integrates critical theory, textual editing, and policy analysis, addressing contemporary issues through early modern frameworks. He advocates for transformative approaches to humanities education and public intellectualism.

Christopher Arnesonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Voice Pedagogy
• Opera Performance
• Vocal Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Arneson is a Lecturer in Voice at Princeton University's Department of Music (since 2015) and Director of Voice Pedagogy at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. He holds a Doctor of Music from Rutgers University and specializes in vocal training, opera performance, and vocology. His research focuses on vocal health, pedagogical methodologies, and the intersection of historical and contemporary vocal practices. Education: B.M. and M.M. in Opera (Binghamton University), Postgraduate Studies (Cornell University), D.M. (Rutgers University) Professional Roles: Editor for NATS Journal of Singing, Co-Director of the CoOPERAtive Program, and contributor to the Royal Conservatory of Music's Vocal Repertoire Collection His performance history includes acclaimed Mozart operatic roles (Don Giovanni, Figaro) and collaborations with major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic. Arneson's pedagogical work emphasizes evidence-based voice training, having completed vocology internships at Grabscheid Voice Center and Vox Humana Laboratory. He has authored influential texts on singing pedagogy and serves on the National Screening Committee for Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Recent publications explore anxiety in performance teaching and music theater vocal techniques. He has been honored as a Master Teacher by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

Paul Edwardsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Afro-modernism
• queer studies
• American literature and culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Edwards is an Assistant Professor of English and Dramatic Literature at New York University’s College of Arts & Science. His research focuses on Black performativity post-Emancipation, particularly in transatlantic contexts. He holds a Ph.D. from Boston University and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. Key research projects include The Black Wave: The New Negro Renaissance in Interwar Germany and Is Blackness a Drag?: Performance After Blackface . His work interrogates Black nationalist thought within modernity and its intersections with German modernism. He has held fellowships at Rutgers University and NYU’s Center for Ballet and the Arts. Publications appear in Theatre Journal , Modern Drama , and German Studies Review . Awards include the 2022 Rotunda Outstanding Teacher Award and DAAD research grants. Edwards also served as book reviews editor for The Black Scholar and chairs the MLA Opera and Musical Performance Forum. His research methodologies blend archival work in Germany, Austria, and the U.S. with interdisciplinary frameworks from performance, modernist, and Black studies. Current projects explore racial drag theory and the legacies of Blackface minstrelsy in contemporary performance.

Susanne Baerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fundamental/Human Rights
• Antidiscrimination Law
• Law and Society
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Susanne Baer is a tenured Professor of Public Law and Gender Studies at Humboldt University Berlin (since 2002) and a Justice at Germany's Federal Constitutional Court (since 2011). Her roles include Director of the Law & Society Institute (LSI) and former Vice President for Academic Affairs at Humboldt University. She holds a LL.M. from the University of Michigan and has held visiting roles at institutions worldwide, including the University of Bielefeld and the Central European University Budapest. Education & Awards: She earned her doctorate (summa cum laude) in 1995 and habilitation in 2006. Notable awards include the 2002 Good Teaching Award and the Walter Kolb Memorial Prize. She has held fellowships at the Swiss Academy of Humanities and the Vienna Institute of Human Sciences. Research Interests: Her work focuses on intersectional equality, constitutional law, gender studies, and antidiscrimination law. Key areas include legal approaches to multidimensional discrimination, transnational legal frameworks, and the role of constitutional courts in contemporary challenges. Projects: She leads initiatives like the OPERA in QUING project on gender equality policies and the Humboldt Law Clinic for Human Rights. Her work spans collaborations with EU institutions, the German Federal Ministry of Education, and international universities. Awards & Recognition: Her scholarly contributions include over 200 publications on constitutionalism, gender, and legal theory. She has advised governments on implementing EU antidiscrimination directives and gender mainstreaming strategies.

• History of Emotions
• Art and Performance
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clare Whistler was a Leverhulme Artist in Residence at Queen Mary University of London's Centre for the History of the Emotions (2013-2014). Her interdisciplinary work bridges art, history, and emotion, focusing on themes like tears, water, and medieval cultural practices. As an opera singer, dancer, and community organizer, she integrates performance and collaboration into her research. Her research interests include the symbolic role of tears in mourning rituals, water’s cultural and emotional significance across history, and the intersection of art with historical and religious texts. She collaborated with scholars, artists, and communities to create films, podcasts, and installations exploring these themes, such as Vessels of Tears and The Story of a Tear . Whistler’s projects often engage with public audiences through multimedia formats, including radio documentaries and theatrical performances. Her work highlights marginalized histories, such as medieval women’s religious practices and menopausal narratives, while interrogating contemporary emotional expression through artistic mediums.

• Music Philosophy
• Aesthetics
• Musical Modernism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Edwards is Professor of Musicology at the University of Oslo, specializing in music philosophy, aesthetics, and twentieth-century music. His research examines György Ligeti's works, musical modernism, and opera studies, with particular focus on postmodern aesthetics and musical temporality. Education: Ph.D. in Musicology, University of Oslo, 2012 M.A. (Cand. Philol), University of Oslo, 2005 Computer-based Music Production, Norwegian Academy of Music, 2002-2003 B.Mus., London College of Music, 1996-1999 Research interests center on musical modernism, compositional analysis, and the intersection of music with philosophical concepts. He investigates temporal structures in works by Ligeti, Bartók, and contemporary composers, exploring how music expresses historical consciousness and futurity. Publications analyze Ligeti's opera 'Le Grand Macabre', concerti, and theoretical writings. Recent work examines musical representations of death, irony in performance, and critical approaches to musical slapstick. Supervises master's theses on diverse topics including Wandelweisser, jazz improvisation, and funeral music. Leads PhD projects on music cognition and musical gestures. Teaches graduate courses on theories of knowledge, music analysis, and twentieth-century music history. Collaborates internationally with institutions including Columbia University and the University of Athens.