جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Olaf Reimersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Baroque Cello
• Historical Performance Practice
• Early Music
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Prof. Olaf Reimers is a distinguished Baroque cellist and educator currently affiliated with the Bremen University of the Arts , where he has taught since 2022. He also holds a professorship at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Weimar since 2018. Reimers gained international acclaim as a solo cellist with Sir John Eliot Gardiner's English Baroque Soloists until 2014 and as a long-standing continuo cellist in renowned early music ensembles such as La Stravaganza Cologne , La Risonanza , and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique . Reimers studied in Freiburg, London, Düsseldorf, Cologne, and The Hague, mentored by luminaries like Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Siegfried Palm, and Anner Bylsma. He has conducted courses and masterclasses globally, including at the Royal College of Music and Drama Studio Berlin . His research interests revolve around historical performance practice, focusing on low strings and the intersection of Baroque and 19th-century orchestral traditions. His teaching emphasizes the use of historical sources to inform practical performance techniques.

Michael O'Loghlinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Baroque Music
• Viola da Gamba Studies
• German Classical Music History
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Dr. Michael O'Loghlin is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Music at the University of Queensland. His academic career focuses on Baroque music, particularly the viola da gamba repertory of the Berlin School (1732–1772). He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland (2002) titled The Viola da Gamba Music of the Berlin School, 1732-1772 . His research explores historical performance practices, German court music, and instrumental developments during the 18th century. Key areas of interest include composers such as Johann Gottlieb Graun, Joseph Benedikt Zyka, and Friedrich II's musical patronage. O'Loghlin has produced critical editions of neglected Baroque works and written extensively on viola da gamba repertory, contributing to scholarly journals like Eighteenth-Century Music and Musicology Australia . As a performer, he collaborates with ensembles like the Badinerie Players, specializing in historically informed performances of early music. His creative works include festival curation (e.g., Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach 300th Anniversary Festival in 2014) and recordings for ABC Classic FM. No academic awards are explicitly stated, though his extensive editorial work and publications reflect significant scholarly contributions. He advises no current students, focusing instead on research and performance initiatives.

Kurt Estermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Sacred Music
• Organ Music
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O.Univ.-Prof. Kurt Esterman is a Professor of Composition (Sacred Music) at the Department of Composition & Music Theory, Mozarteum University in Salzburg. He holds a position at the School of Music & Art Education (SOMA). Born in Innsbruck in 1960, he studied composition, church music, organ, and harpsichord at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna under notable teachers like Erich Urbanner and György Ligeti. His work bridges compositional innovation with historical organ traditions, earning awards such as the Tyrolean Music Promotion Prize (1987) and Federal Ministry Prizes (1989, 1995). His research focuses on expanding the organ’s expressive possibilities while preserving its historical context. He edits the series Tiroler Orgelschatz and Studia Wilthinensia Artis Organi , exploring Tyrolean organ heritage. Esterman’s compositions emphasize sacred music, including works for organ, choir, and orchestra, often performed at festivals like Klangspuren Schwaz and Easter Festival Tyrol. He serves as a juror for the Slatkonia Prize and collaborates with Wilten Abbey as a church musician. Key awards include the 1997 Federal Music Promotion Prize and the 1998 Prize for Artistic Creativity from Innsbruck. His compositions blend historical reverence with modern techniques, reflecting a lifelong dedication to sacred and organ music.

• Musicology
• Polyphony
• Choral Conducting
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Prof. Yavor Konov, PhD is a Bulgarian musicologist, professor at New Bulgarian University's Department of Music, and a distinguished scholar in polyphony and Baroque music. He has held academic positions at Sofia University, National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, and South-West University "Neofit Rilski". Education: Graduated from National Music School "Lyubomir Pipkov" (1983), National Music Academy in Sofia with specializations in musicology (polyphony) and choral conducting (1991). Doctorate in Arts (1998), Doctor of Arts (2006). His research focuses on polyphony, Baroque music theory, historical performance practices, and music lexicography. He has established international recognition through collaborations with institutions like the Center for Baroque Music in Versailles and the Sorbonne's Faculty of Music and Musicology. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate expertise in musicological translations, contrapuntal theory, and Baroque-era treatises. Key works include annotated translations of de Saint-Lambert's harpsichord treatises and studies on Sebastian de Brossard's Dictionary of Music. Scientific Awards: Multiple "Book of the Year" awards from the Union of Bulgarian Composers, Musicologists section. Konov's students benefit from his extensive research background through practical applications in music education, performance, and theoretical studies. He has directed the University Resource Center for Francophone Studies since 2008.

• Classical Music Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rafael Popper-Keizer serves as an Applied Instructor of Cello at the Adams School of Music and the Arts, holding a B.A. from the University of California at Santa Cruz and M.M./Artist Diploma from the New England Conservatory. His educational background includes studies with Laurence Lesser at NEC, Yo-Yo Ma's understudy role at Tanglewood Music Center under Seiji Ozawa, and instruction from Stephen Harrison (Stanford University) and Karen Andrie (UC Santa Cruz). Mr. Popper-Keizer maintains a remarkably diverse performance career spanning: Principal cellist positions with Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Core membership in Emmanuel Music, Chameleon Arts Ensemble, Winsor Music, Ibis Camerata, and Monadnock Music Solo recitals at Jordan Hall and Phillips Collection featuring works by Saint-Saëns, Beethoven, and Dvorak Genre-spanning expertise from 17th-century continuo to avant-garde improvisation and indie rock collaborations His performance interests reflect exceptional versatility across historical periods and collaborative contexts, with particular recognition for "melodic phrasing of melting tenderness" (The Boston Globe) and "dazzling dispatch of every bravura challenge." International engagements include tours with CORE Ensemble at Ukraine's "Contrasts" festival, while recording projects feature premieres of 20th/21st-century works by Erickson, Bielawa, and Schuller. He maintains active collaborations with Borromeo/Muir String Quartets, Museum of Fine Arts Trio, Curtis Macomber, and Eugenia Zuckerman across major New England venues including Rockport Chamber Music Festival and Token Creek Festival.

• Historical Performance
• Keyboard Studies
• Music Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Allery is a Professor of Basso Continuo at the Royal College of Music (RCM), specializing in historical performance practices. Based in London, he combines performing, teaching, and research in early keyboard and organ techniques. Education: University of Oxford, Royal College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama Key collaborations: Ensemble Hesperi (co-founder), The Sixteen Current role: Director of Music at Temple Church, London His research focuses on 17th-18th century music pedagogy, particularly figured bass systems and their modern educational applications. At RCM, he trains continuo students in keyboard harmony and stylistic awareness for professional music roles. Selected publication: Thorough Bass Made Easy (2023) explores historical figured bass pedagogy for contemporary teaching. His performance career spans both solo and ensemble work, including award-winning recordings with Ensemble Hesperi. Contact: historicalperformance@rcm.ac.uk | thomas.allery@rcm.ac.uk

Naoko Akutagawaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Music
• Baroque Music
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Naoko Akutagawa serves as a repetiteur specializing in harpsichord at the University of Music Würzburg (Hochschule für Musik Würzburg), Germany. Her office is located in the Bibrastraße building (Room B 109), with consultation hours by appointment. She operates within the Department of Chamber Music and Repetiteur under the institution's teaching faculty structure. Her expertise centers on historical performance practices with emphasis on: Baroque-era keyboard repertoire and techniques Vocal and instrumental accompaniment for early music Chamber music coaching across historical periods Harpsichord pedagogy and continuo realization No publications or scientific awards are documented in institutional records. Her role focuses on practical coaching rather than academic research output, with no publicly listed advisees or formal students. She actively supports vocal and instrumental training through collaborative performance practice within the conservatory environment.

Almut Gatzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Theory
• 20th Century Music Analysis
• Historical Vocal Improvisation
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Almut Gatz, born in Heidelberg in 1981, serves as Professor of Music Theory at the University of Music Würzburg since the winter semester 2017/2018. She previously held teaching positions at music academies in Freiburg, Karlsruhe (PreCollege), Nuremberg, Dresden, and the Berlin University of the Arts. From 2014 to 2017, she taught music theory and aural training at the Robert Schumann University of Music in Düsseldorf, and during the winter semester 2016/2017, she held a part-time professorship for methodology of music theory in Freiburg. Gatz studied school music (violin), mathematics, and music theory with Eckehard Kiem in Freiburg. Her academic background combines mathematical precision with musical artistry, creating a distinctive approach to music theory. This interdisciplinary foundation informs her research methodology and teaching philosophy, bridging analytical rigor with creative musical expression. Her primary research focuses on the changing concept of expression in Anton Webern's middle vocal works, with additional expertise in historical vocal improvisation and the didactics of music theory. Gatz examines how theoretical concepts translate into practical musical understanding, particularly in educational contexts. Her scholarship reveals deep engagement with both historical performance practices and contemporary analytical frameworks. Analysis of her publication record from 2013-2023 shows consistent scholarly output centered on music theory and analysis, with particular emphasis on 20th-century composers, especially Webern. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between historical musicology, theoretical analysis, and pedagogical application. Recent publications increasingly address the integration of theoretical concepts into music education practices. As an active musician, Gatz directs several choirs and performs as a violinist in numerous ensembles specializing in chamber music and early music. This dual expertise in scholarly research and practical musicianship creates a valuable synergy in her academic work, allowing her to approach theoretical questions with performance-based insights.

Ilia Kulikovمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Music Performance
• Historical Instruments
• Baroque Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ilia Kulikov is a Lecturer in Early Music at the University of the Arts Bremen, specializing in harpsichord, continuo playing, and historical performance practices. His artistic focus includes solo and ensemble performances with renowned groups across Germany, including appearances at Musikfest Bremen, the Greifswalder Bachwoche, and Musicadia Bremen. Master of Arts: Harpsichord and Continuo at Hamburg University of Music and Theatre (2021–2023) Bachelor of Arts: Historical Keyboard Instruments at Bremen University of the Arts (2017–2021) Musicology Diploma: Moscow Conservatory (2012–2017) His research interests center on Baroque performance practices, historical instrument pedagogy, and interdisciplinary approaches to early music interpretation. Notable collaborations include recordings with ensembles like Respiro and NeoBarock Köln. Recent work includes the 2022 chamber music competition victory with Ensemble Caos limitato. He frequently performs in innovative programs such as the 'Schumann 3D: Old music in new ways' event at the University of the Arts Bremen.

Karen Hite Jacobمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Music
• Historical Performance Practice
• Keyboard Instruments
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Karen Hite Jacob serves as an Instructor in Performing Arts at Belmont Abbey College, where she has been an artist-in-residence since 2001. Founder and director of the nonprofit ensemble Carolina Pro Musica since 1977, she also directs the Gaston Early Music Series (GEMS) funded by the North Carolina Arts Council since 2017. Masters of Arts in Teaching, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Bachelors of Music, University of North Carolina Greensboro Her scholarly focus centers on Early Music composition and performance practices predating 1800, with specialized expertise in historical keyboard instruments including harpsichord and organ. Jacob actively promotes contextual understanding of music through her philosophy that "Music is never created in a vacuum," emphasizing historical research into performance venues, liturgical functions, and cultural narratives surrounding musical works. Her work bridges academic study with practical performance through period instrument ensembles. Jacob's publications and reviews in journals like Harpsichord & Fortepiano Magazine and the Historical Keyboard Society of North America newsletter demonstrate consistent scholarly engagement with performance practice trends spanning four decades. Her editorial work for the Southeastern Historical Keyboard Society Newsletter (1981-2011) established her as a key contributor to early music discourse. No formal scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, though her sustained leadership in early music preservation through Carolina Pro Musica represents significant professional recognition. Jacob maintains active advising through her ensemble direction, mentoring musicians in historical performance techniques while securing consistent grant funding including North Carolina Arts Council support for GEMS. Her institutional partnership as artist-in-residence since 2001 demonstrates enduring academic integration. As founder and director of Carolina Pro Musica, Jacob leads a dedicated period instrument ensemble specializing in pre-1800 repertoire. The group maintains a concert series in Charlotte and produces educational content through their YouTube channel, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for early music performance, research, and public engagement that extends her classroom teaching into professional practice.

• Music Education
• Harpsichord Performance
• Vocal Training
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valerie Bruhn is a Teaching Professor at the Folkwang University of the Arts , specializing in School Music Teaching and Correpetition - Harpsichord & Continuo with a focus on Voice Training . Her work bridges musical performance and pedagogical practice, emphasizing historical keyboard techniques and vocal development within educational contexts. Fields of Interest : Music Education, Harpsichord Performance, Vocal Training, Musical Continuity, Performance Pedagogy, Arts Pedagogy

Martin Perkinsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Music
• Historical Music Performance
• Music History
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Martin Perkins is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Historical Performance at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University. He also serves as Instrument Curator, overseeing the conservatoire's historical instrument collection. His academic career began with an undergraduate degree in composition and French horn at Birmingham Conservatoire, followed by an MA in harpsichord performance and an MPhil on the instrumental works of Giovanni Battista Vitali. His PhD thesis, 'Music in Country Houses of the English Midlands, 1750–1810,' explores the social and cultural dimensions of music in domestic settings. As a performer, he specializes in harpsichord and continuo, working with ensembles across the Midlands and London. His research focuses on Early Music, historical performance practices, and the interplay between music and its socio-cultural context. He previously directed music programs at Leicester University (until 2006), leading choirs, orchestras, and ensembles. His current activities include advancing historical performance pedagogy and curating instruments in the Conservatoire's collection. His work bridges academic research and practice, emphasizing the revival of neglected repertoires and their contextual interpretation.

• Choral Conducting
• Music Education
• Early Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. David McNeil, Jr. is the Director and Assistant Professor of Choral Studies at the School of Music, Colorado Christian University, part of the College of Undergraduate Studies. He joined the faculty in 2018 and leads choral ensembles across Colorado and the United States. He is also active as the Artistic Director of the Vittoria Ensemble, a Denver-based chamber choir specializing in early music, and serves as Choir Director/Worship Leader at Rockland Community Church in Golden, Colorado. Education: D.M.A. in Choral Conducting, Yale University M.M. in Choral Conducting, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University B.A. in Music Education (K-12), Trinity International University Dr. McNeil's research and performance interests center on choral music, particularly from the 17th and 18th centuries, continuo realization, and new music. His doctoral thesis explored the musical-political interpretation of Henry Purcell's anthems. He has studied under renowned conductors including Dominick DiOrio, Jeffrey Douma, and Masaaki Suzuki. Although no publications are listed, his professional work reflects deep engagement with historical choral practices and contemporary performance. His career combines academic leadership, artistic direction, and community-based worship music. Professional Affiliations and Roles: Director of Choral Studies, CCU School of Music Artistic Director, Vittoria Ensemble (Denver) Choir Director/Worship Leader, Rockland Community Church, Golden, CO Former Assistant Director, Yale Glee Club Former Co-Conductor, Marquand Chapel Choir Former Principal Assistant Conductor, Yale Camerata Dr. McNeil is an active choral clinician and guest conductor, contributing significantly to both academic and sacred music communities. He resides in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, with his wife Chelsey and their five children.

• Historical Performance Practice
• Baroque Music
• Early Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kaung-Ae Lee is a Lecturer at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany, specializing in harpsichord performance. She is affiliated with the College for Music and Art and has been teaching since the winter semester of 2007. Her educational background includes harpsichord studies under Prof. Ketil Haugsand and a chamber music degree in Early Music under Prof. Konrad Junghänel at the Hochschule für Musik Köln, culminating in a concert examen under Prof. Christian Rieger at Folkwang Hochschule Essen. Her research and performance focus on Early Music , particularly solo and continuo harpsichord practice, and she has performed internationally in Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Lebanon. Kaung-Ae Lee founded the ensemble Il Giardinetto del Paradiso in 2001 and has contributed to numerous audio recordings since 2006. Her work emphasizes historical authenticity in Baroque performance traditions.

Michaela Maria Aignerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Music
• Organ Performance
• Baroque Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michaela Maria Aigner serves as a Lecturer specializing in Applied Piano Skills and Score Reading at the Department of Composition & Music Theory, Mozarteum University. Her career spans over three decades of teaching and performance. Her research and artistic focus centers on Early Music and Historical Organ Performance , with deep expertise in French organ repertoire, JS Bach, and basso continuo techniques. She actively explores improvisation and score reading within historical contexts, particularly through performance on period instruments like the Egedacher organ (c. 1700). Awards: Honorable Mention Award from the Ministry of Science (1983) Work Grant for Studies at the Conservatoire in Strasbourg (1986/87) Aigner maintains an active performance career as soloist and ensemble partner, with significant contributions to church music through her long-standing role as organist at Salzburg's Franciscan Church since 1999. Her pedagogical work extends to organ instruction at the Diocesan Conservatory in Linz since 2001.