جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Historical Performance
• Baroque Music
• Opera Conducting
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Roger Hamilton is a Teaching Professor in Historical Performance at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). He holds a multidisciplinary background, having studied Music at Clare College Cambridge, Royal Academy of Music, National Opera Studio, and later Philosophy and Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. Recognized as the Arts Council of Great Britain Young Conductor of the Year in 1992, his career spans conducting, harpsichord performance, musicology, and teaching. He has conducted renowned ensembles such as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and collaborated with institutions like Théâtre de la Monnaie Brussels and Glyndebourne Touring Opera. His opera productions, including Gluck’s Orphée et Eurydice , have garnered international acclaim. Hamilton is also Music Director of The Band of Instruments in Oxford and has taught at institutions including the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. His research interests focus on historical performance practices, Baroque opera, and early music interpretation. Notable achievements include the 2015 Best Opera of the Year award in the Netherlands and leadership roles in projects such as El Sistema in Venezuela. His work bridges academic teaching and professional performance, emphasizing the revival of historically informed practices.

Lorenz C. Aichnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Orchestral Conducting
• Operatic Performance
• Classical Music
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Lorenz C. Aichner Lorenz C. Aichner is a Salzburg-born conductor and academic lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), where he has been affiliated since February 2023. He holds a position in the Faculty of Music's Department of Conducting, specializing in orchestral and operatic performance. His career includes roles such as Kapellmeister at Theater Erfurt and Theater Hof/Saale, and deputy chorus director at the Hamburg State Opera. Education Studied conducting, choral conducting, composition, and accompaniment at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2003). Early piano training at the Mozarteum University Salzburg during elementary school. Research & Performance Aichner's artistic work focuses on a broad repertoire spanning classical operas (e.g., Verdi's Macbeth , Strauss's Daphne ), ballets ( Coppélia , Cendrillon ), and musical theatre productions ( My Fair Lady , Guys and Dolls ). He has conducted major orchestras including the Vienna Volksoper Orchestra, Tonkünstler Orchestra of Lower Austria, and Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. International Engagement Recognized internationally, Aichner has performed in South Korea, Japan, and across Europe. His expertise bridges operatic, symphonic, and theatrical music, with a focus on collaborative ensemble performance and artistic direction. Academic Contributions At MUK, he contributes to pedagogical programs in conducting and performance, reflecting his extensive experience in training ensembles and leading productions across diverse genres.

• Early Music
• Medieval Music
• Vocal Pedagogy
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Agnes Boll is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), affiliated with the Faculty of Music's Department of Singing (Early Music) since 2005. She specializes in historical vocal performance, early music, and pedagogy. Education includes studies in flute and voice at MUK, voice training at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna under Wolfgang Bruneder, and a diploma in singing from the Academy for Early Music and Performance Practice. She also holds a degree in Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology from the University of Vienna, alongside certifications in phytotherapy and cultural mediation. Her research focuses on German Minnelieder, Italian Trecento, and early Renaissance music. She has contributed to publications like 'Einführung in die mittelalterliche Musik' and actively engages in vocal/breath-oriented bodywork methodologies. As a performer, she has collaborated with ensembles like the Arnold-Schönberg-Chor and Opera da camera Linz, releasing CDs and performing internationally. She leads the choir at VHS Hietzing and has extensive teaching experience in voice and recorder instruction.

Andreas Maccoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Opera Performance
• Classical Vocal Techniques
• Early Music Repertoire
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Univ.-Prof. Andreas Macco is a bass-baritone and Professor of Voice at the Mozarteum University’s Department of Vocal Studies in Salzburg. He concurrently serves as Department Head and maintains a freelance opera career. His training includes studies at music academies in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Vienna. Since 2010, he has taught solo singing, conducting masterclasses in Lithuania and at the International Summer Academy Mozarteum. Education: Studies in Singing and Teaching at Stuttgart Music Academy Studies at Frankfurt Music Academy Studies at Vienna Music Academy Repertoire & Performance Focus: Specializes in roles spanning Monteverdi to Berg, including Mozart’s Sarastro, Wagner’s Wotan, Verdi’s Filippo II, and Janáček’s Jenufa. Maintains an extensive concert repertoire from Bach to Zimmermann, with a focus on lied cycles by Schubert, Schumann, and Wolf. Has performed at major venues like La Scala (Milan), Salzburg Festspielhaus, and Concertgebouw (Amsterdam). Professional Collaborations: Worked with conductors such as Claudio Abbado, Andris Nelsons, and Placido Domingo, and directors including Peter Stein and Achim Freyer. Maintains a global performance record with 60+ operatic roles. Teaching Contributions: Leads vocal pedagogy at Mozarteum University and has instructed masterclasses internationally. Active in both academic and performance spheres since 2004.

Ildiko Raimondiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Vocal Performance
• 20th Century Music
• Art Song Interpretation
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Ildiko Raimondi is a Professor of Solo Singing at the Mozarteum University's Department of Vocal Studies since 2015, concurrently serving as Deputy Department Head. A celebrated Austrian soprano, she specializes in classical and contemporary repertoires, particularly 20th-century works. She holds a prominent position at the Vienna State Opera since 1991, performing over 50 roles across major opera houses like the Deutsche Oper Berlin and Zurich Opera House. Her research focuses on vocal performance techniques, historically informed interpretation of art songs, and contemporary music. Notable projects include the scholarly edition of Wenzel Tomaschek's Goethe Lieder collection and the CD Encounters , featuring works by Friedrich Cerha and Franz Liszt. She regularly performs at festivals such as the Salzburg Festival and Edinburgh Festival, blending concert, opera, and recital formats. Recipient of international acclaim for her interpretive depth and technical mastery, Raimondi's pedagogical work emphasizes bridging historical and modern vocal traditions. She leads masterclasses and summer programs, including the Talent Music Summer Opera & Courses Festival in Brescia.

• Clarinet Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Albert Osterhammer is a Senior Lecturer for Clarinet at the Wind, Brass & Percussion Department of the Mozarteum University, Salzburg. He concurrently teaches in the Orchestra Academy of the Munich Philharmonic and maintains an active orchestral career as a bass clarinetist with the Frankfurt Opera and Munich Philharmonic. His professional engagements include chamber music collaborations, orchestral performance, and leadership of the local wind orchestra in his hometown of Bernau am Chiemsee. Additionally, he contributes to youth musical development through his hometown's musical initiatives. His educational background began with early clarinet training at the Grassau Music School, where he later served as an instructor. His career spans over three decades of professional orchestral experience, combining performance with pedagogical roles at both university and pre-college levels. Though no specific grants or awards are documented, his dual focus on high-level performance and music education underscores his contributions to classical music preservation and transmission. His teaching portfolio includes both conservatory-level clarinet instruction and community-based ensemble direction.

• Baroque Music
• Classical Composition
• Orchestral Conducting
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Gilles Colliard (b. 1967) is a Professor at The European Graduate School / EGS, renowned as a violinist, composer, conductor, and educator. He holds a 'Premier Prix de virtuosité' from the Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique and has performed globally with orchestras such as the London Soloist Chamber Orchestra and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. He has led the Toulouse Chamber Orchestra and Barcelona Baroque Orchestra, and founded the Amarcordes Ensemble with Michel Kiener. Artistic Director of Toulouse Conservatory's Early Music Department (2001–2009). Conducted operas including Monteverdi’s 'Orfeo' and Jean Gilles’ Requiem. His research and performance focus on Baroque music, blending historical performance practices with modern compositions. Colliard has composed over 60 works, including operas like 'Le Mal des Ardents' and orchestral pieces such as 'Les saisons suisses'. He authored two seminal essays: Musique baroque en 25 chapitres and Vivaldi, l’Abécédaire , and directed festivals such as Puymory and 'Musique au cœur des moulins'.

Ernst Theisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artistic Research
• Conducting
• Orchestral Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ernst Theis is a University Professor for Artistic Research at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music Vienna, serving concurrently as Vice Rector for Research and Quality Assurance. He holds a PhD in Artistic Research from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2019) and has extensive leadership experience, including Head of Master Studies Music and former Head of the Department of Wind Instruments and Percussion at Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität (2005-2008). His academic career spans teaching positions since 1981, including roles at the Conservatory of the City of Vienna and Music School Korneuburg. His research focuses on historical music media, particularly radio music (1923-1934), and he has conducted groundbreaking work in reviving neglected operetta and ballet scores. Notable projects include recordings of Oscar Straus’ Die Prinzessin von Tragant and editions of Eduard Künneke’s works. He has guest-conducted major orchestras across Europe and Asia, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and Osaka Symphony Orchestra, emphasizing 20th-century repertoire and underperformed works. Education: PhD in Artistic Research, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2019) Magister artium, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (1986) IGP in Classical Percussion, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (1984) His awards include the 1996 Darmstadt Conducting Competition (chaired by Peter Eötvös) and the 1983 Federal Ministry for Education and the Arts Appreciation Award. Current projects include conducting the Bochum Symphony Orchestra in India and leading radio music research initiatives at the Gewandhaus Leipzig. Ernst Theis serves as an artistic director for festivals like the KLANGBADHALL Festival (2017–2021) and Operettensommer Kufstein (2012–2017). His work bridges academic research, performance practice, and historical revival, with a focus on underrepresented musical genres and media history.

Carrie Churnsideمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Italian Baroque Music
• Cantatas
• Music and Performance Contexts
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Carrie Churnside is an Associate Professor in Music and Research Degrees Coordinator at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University. She serves as Director of the Forum for Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Music and chairs the Programme Committee for the 19th Biennial International Conference on Baroque Music. Her research focuses on Italian Baroque vocal music, particularly sacred cantatas and their textual-musical relationships, performance contexts, and historical publishing practices. She holds a BA (Hons, First Class) in English and Music from the University of Birmingham (2002), an MPhil on Giovanni Paolo Colonna’s cantatas, and a PhD on Bolognese sacred cantatas. Prior to joining the Conservatoire in 2010, she held a Rome Fellowship (2008–2009), researching Roman sacred cantatas. Current projects include an edited volume on mid-Baroque transitions and a study of Bolognese musical patronage, alongside an editorial work on Handel’s opera Muzio Scevola . Her teaching spans performance practice, Italian Baroque music, and interdisciplinary topics like women and music, alongside supervising research students. She is a Council member of the Handel Institute and contributes to international research initiatives such as the Hallische Händel-Ausgabe and the Aural Histories: Coventry VR project.

YONGHUAI LIUمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
• Medical Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yonghuai Liu is a Professor of Computer Games & Graphics affiliated with the Computer Science Health Research Institute. He holds dual PhDs in Pattern Recognition (University of Hull, 2001) and Artificial Intelligence (Northwestern Polytechnical University, 1997). His research focuses on deep learning, medical imaging, 3D computer vision, and intelligent systems. He actively supervises PhD students and leads projects in augmented reality, medical diagnostics, and agricultural robotics. Key contributions include domain-adaptive learning for retinal OCT angiography, early dementia detection via retinal imaging, and hybrid attention networks for facial expression recognition. He is a co-investigator in major initiatives like CHARM (human activity monitoring in vehicles) and iRice (smart crop management). He has been recognized with the AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar (2023), Outstanding Reviewer (2022), and Top Reviewer (2023). His work bridges theoretical advances in AI with applied domains like healthcare, education, and agriculture.

Geoffrey Popeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Conducting
• Composition
• Musicology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Geoffrey Pope is a Lecturer in Orchestration and Conducting at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) , where he conducts the orchestra and opera. He will join the faculty of Chapman University in Fall 2024 to teach private conducting students and a score analysis seminar. Pope is also Vice President of the Western Region of the College Orchestra Directors Association (CODA), and his career spans conducting, composition, forensic musicology, and multimedia projects. Current Lecturer at UCI in Orchestration and Conducting Future faculty member at Chapman University (starting Fall 2024) Vice President, Western Region, College Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) Education: Doctoral conducting student at UCLA Studied at the University of Southern California (USC) Studied at the Eastman School of Music (awarded Walter Hagen Conducting Prize) Geoffrey Pope’s research focuses on the intersection of musicology and performance, particularly Bühnenmusik (instrumental music performed onstage) in German-language opera and its synchronization challenges. He explores how diegetic music influences sonic spatialization and has contributed to the Vienna State Opera musicians’ petition for Bühnenmusik to be declared UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Scientific Awards: Walter Hagen Conducting Prize (Eastman School of Music) Pope’s conducting work spans standard repertoire, contemporary music, opera, and multimedia collaborations. He has participated in the Benjamin Britten Centenary, conducted Schoenberg’s Pierrot lunaire , and premiered works like Corey Field’s The Trial of Benjamin Britten . His multimedia projects include Music in Light in Macau and live-to-film performances celebrating early Black cinema. He also orchestrates for Hollywood studios and games, including League of Legends and Kung Fu Panda (Emmy-winning score).

Margaret Vignolaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Opera
• Voice Performance
• Music Theater
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret Vignola is a Lecturer in the Voice and Opera Studies program at the Conservatory of Music, Purchase College, SUNY, where she also earned her MusB. She has served as Assistant Director of the multi-award-winning Purchase Opera and Assistant to Professor Jacque Trussel for over two decades. Her research and artistic interests span Opera, Voice Performance, Music Theater, Libretto Writing, Artist Development, and the Music Industry . Drawing from her extensive professional background in publicity, marketing, and artist development at major record labels including Capitol, MCA, Geffen, and Universal Music Group, she brings industry expertise into her academic and operatic work. Margaret co-wrote the libretto for Raphael Lucas’ opera Confession , which was recognized with the National Opera Association’s Best Chamber Production award and recorded by Albany Records. This achievement highlights her creative contributions to contemporary opera. National Opera Association’s Best Chamber Production (for Confession ) Margaret has played a pivotal role in shaping the Purchase Opera program since its early development. While formal graduate advisees are not listed, her leadership and mentorship within the opera program have influenced numerous student performers and productions over 21 years. She continues to contribute to opera education and production at Purchase College.

William Hudsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Historical Performance
• Early Music
• Voice Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Hudson is an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Music at Nazareth University. A tenor and historical performance specialist, he has performed on four continents, founded the early music ensemble LIBER, and collaborated with leading groups like Boston Early Music Festival Opera. His scholarly work focuses on 17th-century Italian cantatas and medieval French courtly lyric. Education Doctor of Music (D.M.), Indiana University Master of Music (M.M.), Longy School of Music Bachelor of Science (B.S.), West Chester University His research integrates voice science with pedagogy, utilizing tools like VoceVista. He has received accolades including the Noah Greenberg Award and a NEH grant for co-directing a seminar on medieval French performance traditions. Scientific Awards Noah Greenberg Award (2009) National Endowment for the Humanities grant (2017) As an educator, Dr. Hudson teaches applied voice and has conducted masterclasses across North and South America. He is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda. His ensemble work includes directing LIBER: Ensemble for Early Music, which has performed internationally for over two decades.

• Music Performance
• Double Bass
• Orchestral Studies

Cory Palmer is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Music, Nazareth University , where he teaches Studio Double Bass. He is also a professional bassist, currently serving as principal bass with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) since 2017, and previously held principal bass positions with the Canton Symphony Orchestra (2012-2016), Sarasota Opera, and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Education: Master of Music (MM) from John Hopkins University Master of Music (MM) from Manhattan School of Music Bachelor of Music (BM) from Michigan State University Palmer's career combines performance and education, with summer engagements at festivals like the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Artosphere Festival Orchestra, Pacific Music Festival, Brevard Music Center, and Pierre Monteux School. His early training with Ralph Jones of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and advanced studies with mentors like Jack Budrow, John Hood, Orin O'Brien, and Jeff Turner shaped his expertise in double bass performance.

Robert A. Bergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Testament Studies
• Biblical Interpretation
• Theology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert A. Berg is Professor of New Testament at Evangel University, where he has served since 1989. He is affiliated with the Department of Theology within the College of Arts and Sciences and has held key leadership roles, including Chair of the Department of Theology, Director of LifeWorks: The Center for Leadership and Life Calling, and current Chair of the Core Curriculum Committee. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, Drew University, May 1988 M.T.S. in New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, May 1978 B.A. in Social Science, Wheaton College, December 1974 Dr. Berg specializes in New Testament studies, biblical interpretation, and interdisciplinary approaches to theology. He is particularly interested in cultural expressions of primitivism in the early twentieth century, including figures like Pablo Picasso and Igor Stravinsky, as well as the early Pentecostal movement. His work also explores how foundational texts such as the Declaration of Independence have been reinterpreted across time, reflecting evolving theological and cultural values. He is an active member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the Society for Pentecostal Studies, contributing to ongoing scholarly discourse in these fields. Dr. Berg was honored with the E. M. and Estella Clark Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service at Evangel University in May 2018, recognizing his holistic contributions to academia and student development. He has been deeply involved in curriculum development, particularly in creating and teaching interdisciplinary courses. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in academic programming and core education indicates a strong commitment to mentoring and educational innovation. There is no mention of external grants, but his sustained scholarship and leadership suggest ongoing institutional support. Dr. Berg is married to Jane Munson Berg, a voice instructor and opera singer at Evangel University. They have two children: David, who is in cryptology training with the U.S. Navy, and Mollie, their dog.