Musical Instrument Reconstruction Professors and Supervisors

Maulana Ndabezitha Karengaمشاهده پروفایل

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Menlo CollegeUnited States

Dr. Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga is Professor and Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach. He is a renowned scholar, activist, and author whose work has profoundly influenced African American studies, Pan-African thought, and cultural practice. Dr. Karenga earned his B.A. Cum Laude in Political Science from UCLA in 1963 and later received his PhD in Social Ethics from Alliant International University. His academic journey reflects his commitment to understanding both political structures and ethical frameworks for social change. Dr. Karenga's research focuses on Africana Studies, Kawaida philosophy, Maatian ethics, Pan-Africanism, and cultural studies. His work centers on developing an African-centered framework for understanding issues of culture, ethics, social justice, and community building. He is particularly known for his exploration of ancient African ethical systems and their relevance to contemporary challenges facing African communities worldwide. His scholarly output shows a consistent focus on Black intellectual traditions, cultural grounding, and liberation thought across decades. Dr. Karenga's publications span from foundational texts like 'Introduction to Black Studies' (1982) to contemporary analyses of racism, cultural practice, and social justice. His work consistently bridges theoretical development with practical application, most notably through the creation of Kwanzaa, which has grown from a local cultural practice to a globally celebrated holiday observed by millions throughout the African diaspora. The Tuzo ya Uenenzi wa Kiswahili (The Promotion of Swahili Award) The Kwanzaa Awards, A Lifetime Achievement Award The 2020 Renaissance Award 'For making a profound difference in the lives of people of African descent worldwide' Presidential Award for Exemplary Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Black Studies Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from the University of Durban, Westville, South Africa As an educator and mentor, Dr. Karenga has shaped generations of scholars and activists through his teaching, writings, and leadership in academic organizations. He founded the first PhD program in Black Studies and has been instrumental in developing the field's theoretical foundations and institutional structures. His approach emphasizes the integration of scholarship with community service and cultural practice. Dr. Karenga leads the Organization Us and the African American Cultural Center in Los Angeles, which serves as a hub for cultural activities, community engagement, and the promotion of Kwanzaa worldwide. Through this organization and his academic work, he continues to advance the principles and practices he has developed throughout his career.

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Dorothea Charlotte Seelمشاهده پروفایل

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Mozarteum University SalzburgAustria

Dorothea Charlotte Seel serves as Lecturer in Historical Performance Practice & 19th Century Flutes at Mozarteum University's Department of Music Education in Innsbruck. She concurrently holds a position at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz where she earned her doctorate in 2017. Her research centers on historical sound aesthetics and performance practices from the Baroque to Romantic eras, with specialization in 18th-19th century flutes. She actively bridges scholarly research and artistic practice through instrument studies and period performance. Her recent creative output shows strong focus on Classical-era chamber music and historical sound reconstruction, exemplified by her 2025 release of Johann Andreas Amon's flute sonatas. Earlier scholarly work culminated in her award-winning 2017 dissertation on 19th-century flute acoustics. Austrian State Prize 'Award of Excellence' from the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research Seel directs the Baroque Soloists Munich ensemble and maintains an active international performing career with leading period-instrument groups. Her work integrates artistic practice with academic research through publications, recordings, and historical instrument exploration.

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Are Sandbakkenمشاهده پروفایل

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Norwegian Academy of MusicNorway

Are Sandbakken serves as Professor of Chamber Music at the Norwegian Academy of Music since 2003, specializing in viola performance and historical interpretation practices. His career bridges performance, research, and education within Norway's premier music institution. His educational background includes violin and viola studies with Leif Jørgensen (Oslo) and Sándor Végh (Salzburg), supplemented by lied singing training with Svein Bjørkøy and conducting studies under Jorma Panula. Research focuses on reconstructing 19th-century Romantic performance techniques—particularly rubato and glissando—through the NordART-led project The Interpretation Tradition of Romanticism (2014-2018). He also investigates cross-cultural music education frameworks, examining power dynamics in instrumental tuition across international conservatoires. His publications reveal a trajectory from historical performance practice to critical analysis of educational cultures, emphasizing comparative methodologies and institutional power structures in higher music education. Scientific recognition includes: Norwegian Composers' Association performer prize (1999) with the Oslo String Quartet Spellemannsprisen award (2013) for award-winning quartet recordings Professional activities span 25 years with the Oslo String Quartet, leadership of Nordic Harmony's romantic orchestral interpretations, and conducting engagements focused on Grieg and Svendsen repertoire. Current projects include artistic development work on Brahms' songs and Schumann's lieder.

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Paweł Pawłowiczمشاهده پروفایل

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Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in BydgoszczPoland

Paweł Pawłowicz serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Harpsichord, Organ, and Early Music at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz since 2012, specializing in historical performance practices and liturgical music. His academic credentials include: Diploma in Organ (with distinction) from the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz under Professors Radosław Marzec and Piotr Grajter Diploma in Harpsichord (with distinction) from the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz under Professor Urszula Bartkiewicz Degree in Choral Conducting from the Institute of Music at Casimir the Great University in Bydgoszcz under Professors Mariusz Kończal and Bernard Mendlik Postgraduate studies in Liturgical Monody at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow His scholarly focus centers on reconstructing and performing early vocal music from the Medieval and Renaissance eras, with particular expertise in liturgical monody and polyphonic traditions. He actively bridges academic research with practical performance through ensemble direction and specialized educational initiatives that revive historical techniques using period instruments. He leads the Bydgoszcz Men's Choral Ensemble for cathedral liturgies, founded the Exploratori Ensemble (2019) for Renaissance repertoire including the publication of Jan Brant Opera Omnia, and initiated the Bydgoszcz Barok Ensemble (2021) specializing in Baroque cantatas. As coordinator of the annual Early Music Vocal Seminar at the Academy since 2019, he fosters scholarly exchange on historical performance practice. His institutional recognition includes: Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship Scholarship for artistic achievement Mayor of Bydgoszcz Scholarship supporting cultural initiatives Through his ensembles and seminars, Pawłowicz significantly advances Poland's early music ecosystem by connecting academic rigor with community engagement in liturgical and concert settings.

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Kris Kwapisمشاهده پروفایل

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Indiana University BloomingtonUnited States

Kris Kwapis is an Adjunct Lecturer in Music specializing in Natural Trumpet and Cornetto at the Historical Performance Institute within Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. She also serves on faculty at Seattle's Cornish School of the Arts and provides private instruction in Seattle and online. Dr. Kwapis earned her academic credentials from prestigious institutions: D.M.A. in Historical Performance from Stony Brook University (2005), M.M. in Trumpet Performance from the University of Michigan (1997), and B.M. in Trumpet Performance from the University of Michigan (1993), where she studied with Armando Ghitalla. An acclaimed historical brass specialist featured in The New York Times for her 'sterling tone,' Kwapis maintains an active performance career as soloist and principal trumpet with leading period-instrument ensembles across North America including Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Vancouver, Pacific MusicWorks, and Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra. Her research focuses on historical brass performance practice, with particular expertise in baroque trumpet and cornetto techniques. She has presented lectures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, University of Wyoming, University of Minnesota-Duluth, and other academic institutions, exploring the technical and historical aspects of early brass instruments. Her recording of Handel's Israel in Egypt received a 2013 GRAMMY nomination. She has an extensive discography spanning Kleos, Naxos, ReZound, Lyrichord, Musica Omnia and Dorian labels, with broadcasts on CBC, WNYC, WQED, Portland All-Classical, Sunday Baroque and Wisconsin Public Radio. Her performances have been reviewed in major publications including The New York Times, The Vancouver Sun, and The Plain Dealer. Dr. Kwapis directs La Voce di Gabriele and has served as Artistic Director of Spiritus Collective. She has been mentoring the next generation of historical performers at Indiana University since 2010, while maintaining her active performance schedule and visual arts practice in encaustic medium.

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Yannis Kyriakidesمشاهده پروفایل

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Royal Conservatoire of ScotlandUnited Kingdom

Yannis Kyriakides is a Cypriot-born composer and sound artist currently teaching composition and multimedia at the Royal Conservatoire Den Haag. Born in Limassol, Cyprus in 1969, he emigrated to Britain in 1975 and has been living in the Netherlands since 1992. He studied musicology at York University and composition with Louis Andriessen and Dick Raaijmakers, earning his PhD from Leiden University on concepts of multimedia composition with his dissertation 'Imagined Voices'. As a composer, Kyriakides explores the creation of new forms and hybrids of media, particularly focusing on the relationship between words and music through systems of encoding information into sound, voice synthesis, and projected text. His recent work has moved into interactive and generative scores. He has composed nearly 200 works spanning music theatre, audiovisual installations, and electroacoustic compositions for chamber ensembles, large ensembles, and orchestra. Kyriakides is a founding member of the electro-acoustic ensemble Maze and co-founded the CD label Unsounds with Andy Moor and Isabelle Vigier. His compositional approach often involves creating immersive experiences that challenge conventional boundaries between performer, score, and audience. French Qwartz award for the CD 'Antichamber' Dutch Toonzetters prize for 'Paramyth' Willem Pijper prize for 'Dreams of the Blind' Honorary mention at Prix Ars Electronica for 'Wordless' First prize in International Rostrum of Composers for 'Words and Song Without Words' Johan Wagenaar prize for his oeuvre Kyriakides' recent works demonstrate a continued exploration of media scores, interactive systems, and the relationship between text and sound. His research into generative and interactive scores, as evidenced in works like 'Mutability' and 'Beyond Paper: Attributes of the Media Score,' reveals a sophisticated approach to expanding traditional musical notation. His work often incorporates technological innovation while maintaining deep connections to cultural and historical contexts, particularly his Cypriot heritage.

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Ariadne Daskalakisمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Music and Dance CologneGermany

Ariadne Daskalakis is Professor of Violin and Prorektorin (Vice-Rector) at the Cologne University of Music and Dance since 2000. She holds a distinguished international career as a violinist specializing in modern and baroque performance practice, alongside leadership roles including Artistic Director of the Palazzo Ricci Montepulciano Academy (recipient of the 'Mercurio' Cultural Prize) and founder of the 'Music from Land’s End' festival in the USA. Education: Trained at the Juilliard School, Harvard University, and Hochschule der Künste Berlin under mentors including Eric Rosenblith and Szymon Goldberg. Research & Artistic Focus: Her work bridges historical performance practice with contemporary pedagogy, emphasizing: Violin technique across baroque and modern instruments Chamber music direction and ensemble leadership Reconstruction of historical repertoires (e.g., Biber, Schubert, Bach) Awards & Honors: Internationaler Wettbewerb der ARD München Dortmund Mozart-Gesellschaft Harvard Music Society Award Christa McAuliffe Award (Framingham State University) Leadership & Outreach: Directs interdisciplinary programs at the NRW Arts Collegium Montepulciano and mentors students who win international prizes and positions in major orchestras (e.g., Leipzig Gewandhaus, WDR Symphony).

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Viktor Töpelmannمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Music and Dance CologneGermany

Viktor Töpelmann is Professor of Historical Performance Practice at the University of Music and Dance Cologne since 2025. An accomplished cellist and gambist, he performs internationally and served as musical director of the Vokal Ensemble München (2015-2022). His career bridges performance, research, and pedagogy with a focus on historical context and authenticity, guided by Johann Friedrich Reichardt's 1782 exhortation to "strive for high enthusiasm." 2001-2004: Bachelor of Music, King's College London 2004-2006: Master of Music, Royal Academy of Music London 2006-2008: Master, Hochschule für Musik Köln 2011-2015: PhD, King's College London Töpelmann's research focuses on historical performance practice, examining cultural contexts of 17th-18th century music. His work explores Empfindsamkeit in Mozart's Salzburg, music trade history, and development of viola da gamba and baroque cello. He approaches historical performance not as rigid reconstruction but as a creative inspiration source for contemporary musicians, emphasizing historical empathy that fosters personal artistic expression. His publications reveal consistent focus on bridging historical research with practical performance. Works span detailed composer studies to broader cultural analyses of Salzburg's musical life during Mozart's era. His research demonstrates how historical understanding can enrich modern interpretation while maintaining artistic freedom, with particular attention to instrumentology and performance techniques. King's College Graduate School Scholarship (2011-2015) Publications in Cambridge University Press and specialized musicology journals Critical acclaim for Vokal Ensemble München performances As an educator, Töpelmann has taught at LMU Munich, Royal Academy of Music London, and University of Augsburg. He views teaching as holistic human development, integrating technical skill, emotional expression, cognitive understanding, and social awareness. His current professorship allows him to combine scholarly research with practical instruction in historical performance practice. His performance work includes numerous recordings as soloist and ensemble member, with special focus on historically informed performance. Solo CDs "Exquisite Delight" (2023) and "Harmonice Mundi" (2021) demonstrate expertise in viola da gamba repertoire using period instruments, reflecting his commitment to authentic sound production while maintaining artistic vitality.

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Martin Kirnbauerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Martin Kirnbauer serves as Head of Research, member of the executive board, and Head of the Theory of Early Music Programme at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis (University of Music Basel) within the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). He concurrently holds a lectureship in Music History at the University of Basel and assumed the chair of the Institute in September 2024 for a two-year term. His academic credentials include: Licentiate in Musicology (1993), University of Basel Doctorate in Musicology (1998), University of Basel Habilitation (2007) Kirnbauer's research integrates musicology, instrument restoration, and digital humanities with focus on historical performance practice. His work examines early string instruments (viola da gamba, viols), microtonal keyboard development, and digital reconstruction of Renaissance treatises. Current projects analyze North Alpine string instruments circa 1500 and create unified digital tablature editions through the WEAVE-funded E-LAUTE initiative. He leads multiple SNSF and CTI-funded research programs including Vicentino21 (2020-2024) for digital edition of Nicola Vicentino's treatise and Studio31 for microtonal instrument development. His grant portfolio spans instrumental sonority transformations, historical organology, and practical exploration of 16th-century music theory. Kirnbauer holds leadership roles in the Swiss Musicological Society as Basel chapter President and central board member. He serves on scientific advisory boards for the Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nuremberg and State Institute for Music Research Berlin, and directs foundations including Neumeyer-Junghanns-Tracey Collection and Studio31 association.

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