Marius Binder is a lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna since May 2023. His academic work focuses on music performance and pedagogy, with expertise spanning classical and historical instruments, ensemble training, and composition. The university's Faculty of Music emphasizes keyboard instruments, conducting, and interdisciplinary performance arts, which likely align with his teaching and research activities.
Simeon Goshev is a lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna's Faculty of Music since September 2023. His academic profile focuses on piano, accompaniment, and composition within classical and contemporary musical frameworks. His research interests center around Keyboard instrument pedagogy Music performance techniques Classical composition Music conducting Contemporary music interpretation
Kristin Okerlund is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK), specializing in piano performance, chamber music, and accompaniment. She studied at the St. Louis Conservatory of Music, University of Illinois, and Vienna Conservatory (MUK) under notable mentors including John Wustman, Ian Hobson, and Leonid Brumberg. Her research interests align with her professional practice, focusing on collaborative piano techniques, operatic repertoire, and cross-cultural musical partnerships. As an accompanist, she has performed with renowned artists such as Bernd Weikl, Samuel Ramey, and Edita Gruberova across four continents. Notable achievements include: Prizewinner in multiple international piano competitions Teaching faculty at the Zhou Xiao Yan Opera Center in Shanghai (2007) Collaboration with conductors like Sir Georg Solti and Zubin Mehta Okerlund has been engaged at the Vienna State Opera since 1993 and maintains an active presence in both concert and educational settings.
Vashti Hunter is a Professor at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna, affiliated with the Faculty of Music. Her roles include teaching in the areas of keyboard instruments, conducting, and composition. Education: Master of Music (M.Mus) Her research interests align closely with academic disciplines in music, including composition, conducting, and performing arts. No recent publications, awards, or student advising details are provided in the available text.
Kristina Suklar is a Lecturer at the College of Music of the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna , where she has been a member of the teaching staff since September 2023. Her academic focus lies in piano performance, music education, and collaborative piano, aligning with the university's emphasis on instrumental pedagogy and ensemble playing. Her research interests include: Piano Performance Techniques Music Pedagogy Innovations Chamber Music Dynamics Collaborative Piano Practices Keyboard Instrument Education Performance-Based Learning
Felix Dervaux has been affiliated with the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna since September 2023. He is associated with the School of Music and specifically listed under the Department of Piano Accompaniment , indicating expertise in piano performance and collaborative music. Research Interests : Deduced from his teaching role in piano accompaniment and jazz, his fields of interest likely include Piano Performance , Music Accompaniment , Jazz Studies , and other keyboard-related disciplines.
Herbert Maderthaner has served as teaching faculty at the Music and Arts Private University of Vienna (MUK) since 2015. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Music's Department of Keyboard Instruments, Music Direction, and Composition, specializing in piano performance and vocal/instrumental coaching (Korrepetition). His primary academic focus includes: Piano pedagogy and performance Collaborative piano and vocal coaching techniques No information is available regarding research publications, supervised students, scientific awards, or external grants in the provided source material.
Ian Bostridge is a faculty member at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna , affiliated with the Faculty of Music . His role involves teaching and academic supervision in music-related disciplines. His expertise spans multiple areas of musical practice, including performance education and pedagogical approaches to instrumental and vocal training. Specific research interests appear aligned with the university's focus on classical and contemporary music traditions. As a lecturer, Bostridge contributes to programs in the Faculty of Music, which includes departments such as: Keyboard Instruments, Conducting, and Composition String Instruments Jazz Studies Historical Performance Practice (Early Music)
Mag. a Michaela Wang is a lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna , specializing in piano accompaniment and music conducting. She studied piano with Prof. Branko Czuberka and accompaniment with Prof. Czuberka/Stanischeff/Lutz at the Vienna Conservatory (now MUK), followed by advanced studies in Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy (IGP 1) at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts. Education: Mag. Art. Accompaniment (MUK) IGP 1 with Prof. Adrian Cox (Vienna University of Music) Music conducting & choir conducting studies (Prof. Dr. Theuring/Lajovic/Dr. Goertz) Her career includes roles as an accompanist and musical assistant at institutions like the Vienna Volksoper and participation in the Vienna Festival with Nicolaus Harnoncourt. She has been affiliated with MUK since 2000, contributing to programs in piano, accompaniment, and conducting.
Lior Kior Kretzer is a multifaceted academic and artist affiliated with the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna , where he has taught since 2002. His roles include musical director, pianist, arranger, and conductor, with additional leadership as director of the "Young Academy Vienna" and recognition as a global "Bösendorfer Artist." Education: Piano Conducting Composition Mr. Kretzer's professional expertise spans Music Performance , Conducting , and Composition , with a focus on Keyboard Instruments and Music Leadership . His career bridges classical and contemporary genres, encompassing chamber music, opera, and musical theater. He has performed globally across America, Europe, and the Far East, and maintains a strong presence in media through recordings for Austrian Broadcasting Authority and live concerts on radio/television, with eleven CDs to his credit. Scientific Awards: numerous awards, prizes, and scholarships He has also served as a jury member for high-profile competitions such as the NY Opera, Eurovision Song Contest, and Broadway auditions, reflecting his international influence. His academic contributions include teaching and leadership in music pedagogy, with involvement in programs like Erasmus+ and ensemble collaborations.
Markus Zett is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Music, Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna. His academic focus spans multiple disciplines within music, including keyboard instruments, music conducting, composition, jazz, and historical performance practices. Teaching areas: Tasteninstrumente, Musikleitung, Komposition, Jazz, Alte Musik Institution: Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna
Elena Vasilevskaya is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Music, Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), specializing in Keyboard Instruments. She has held this position since 2003, focusing on piano accompaniment and ensemble coaching. Education Studied piano at the Musikhochschule in Kuibyshev, Russia Studied at the M.I. Glinka State Conservatory in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Research & Expertise Her professional expertise lies in piano accompaniment, chamber music, and historical keyboard techniques. She contributes to music pedagogy through ensemble training and interdisciplinary collaborations. Professional Roles 1990–1995: Piano accompanist for the choreography workshop in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia 1993–1994: Piano accompanist at the choreography department of Nizhny Novgorod Theater School 1997–2003: Accompanist at Hochschule für Musik Köln and Rheinische Musikschule Köln 2003–present: Lecturer at MUK Faculty of Music
Martin Zaunschirm serves as Professor of Piano in the Faculty of Music Education and Head of the Institute for Keyboard Instruments (Faculty of Music) at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music, with additional lecturing duties at the Friedrich Gulda School of Music since 2017. He holds dual diplomas in piano for jazz and popular music from the Jam Music Lab Conservatory Vienna, graduating with distinction in both 2015 and 2017. Zaunschirm's research centers on piano performance within jazz/popular music traditions and digital innovation, leading the JamMusicStage project—a 4k video/audio production space exploring Web 3.0 music distribution in collaboration with Canon, the Austrian Blockchain Center, and WU. As Head of artist placement for "JAM MUSIC LAB Artists," he directs career development for students and alumni, coordinating workshops with Peter Erskine, Branford Marsalis, and Bill Dobbins while managing institutional partnerships with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and International Jazzday.
Denise Benda is a Professor at the Medical University of Vienna, affiliated with the Department of Keyboard Instruments, Music Direction and Composition. Her academic role reflects expertise in music education and performance within an academic medical context. Research interests center on instrumental pedagogy, classical music theory, and compositional techniques within the framework of keyboard instruments. While no specific publications are listed here, her work aligns with interdisciplinary approaches bridging music and healthcare education. No scientific awards or grants are documented in the provided text. She can be reached at d.benda@muk.ac.at for academic inquiries.
Carlos Goikoetxea Cancho is a Lecturer at the Mozarteum University Salzburg since 2019, teaching historical performance practice and early music. He holds additional roles as Professor of Fortepiano at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna since 2024. His expertise spans piano, fortepiano, and harpsichord, with performances as a soloist, chamber musician, continuo player, and Lied accompanist across Europe. He has won numerous competitions and contributed recordings for CDs, radio, TV, and documentaries. Education: Bachelor's in Piano (Salamanca) Studies under Imre Rohmann (piano), Wolfgang Brunner (fortepiano/harpsichord), and Reinhard Goebel (historical performance). Research & Performance: Specializes in early music and historical instruments, emphasizing Baroque and Classical repertoire. Active in ensemble leadership and interdisciplinary projects blending music and art. Awards: Multiple first prizes at competitions (specific names not listed). Advising & Grants: No explicit details provided in text. Labs/Teams: Engaged with Mozarteum's performance programs and collaborations with ensembles.
