جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lucia Kilgerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Sound Design
• Digital Media
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lucia Kilger is Professor of Composition and Sound Design for Digital Media at KreativInstitut.OWL, where she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative projects at the intersection of artistic practice, technology, and education. Her work emphasizes team-oriented creation with the belief that 'with the right team, things that are unimaginable on your own suddenly become tangible.' Her academic background includes: Concert Exam in Composition - University of Music and Dance Cologne (2020-2022) Master's in Sound Direction - University of Music and Performing Arts Frankfurt (2019) Master's in Electronic Composition - University of Music and Dance Cologne (2017) Bachelor of Music Design - Trossingen University of Music (2011) IHK training in media design, image and sound Kilger's research focuses on the integration of composition, sound design, and digital technologies, with particular expertise in intermedia formats, electronic music, and digital humanities. Her creative practice explores the boundaries between acoustic and electronic sound, reality and virtuality, often creating immersive experiences through spatialized audio and multimedia integration. She specializes in developing works for unconventional performance contexts including digital spaces, video walks, and site-specific installations. Her recent compositions reveal a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated digital integration, with works like 'smonize' (2024) - commissioned as the first digital space work by Donaueschinger Musiktage - demonstrating her leadership in creating for virtual environments. The thematic elements across her work frequently explore transformation, fluidity of form, and the interplay between organic and technological elements. As an educator, Kilger holds a teaching assignment at the State University of Music Trossingen since 2022 while maintaining her professorship at KreativInstitut.OWL. Her professional practice as a freelance composer and sound director directly informs her academic work, creating a dynamic exchange between theory and practice. Her collaborative projects typically involve interdisciplinary teams including performers, technicians, costume designers, and other specialists, reflecting her commitment to collective creation. Notable collaborations include work with performers like Lina Andonovska, Carlos Cordeiro, and Ria Rehfuß across multiple productions.

Anne Greilingمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocal Performance
• Baroque Music
• Classical Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne Greiling is a distinguished vocalist and vocal instructor at Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts since 2023. She has established herself as a prominent figure in classical vocal performance with an extensive international career spanning opera, oratorio, and concert performances across major European venues and festivals. Her educational background includes studies at the Frankfurt and Mannheim Music Academies under Prof. Karl Markus and Prof. Katharina Dau, complemented by master classes with Anna Reynolds, Graham Johnson, and Brigitte Fassbaender. Greiling's artistic focus centers on vocal performance with specializations in Baroque music (particularly the works of J.S. Bach), classical opera, and contemporary vocal compositions. Her repertoire spans from early Baroque to modern works, demonstrating exceptional versatility in solo performance, ensemble singing, and interpretation of diverse vocal literature. She has performed extensively in Bach's vocal works, including complete cycles at Stiftskirche Stuttgart. As an educator, Greiling serves as a vocal instructor at Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts and as a regular instructor for ensemble singing at Saar University of Music's summer school. She also teaches at Bad Königshofen Vocal School, contributing significantly to vocal pedagogy in Germany. Opera engagements: Bonn Opera House, Mannheim National Theater, Cologne Opera Major collaborations: Balthasar Neumann Choir under Thomas Hengelbrock, SWR Vocal Ensemble Prestigious venues: Berlin Philharmonic, Salzburg Festival, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Her performance career includes recordings under composers' direction, such as Aribert Reimann's 'Eingedunkelt' cycle for NDR, and participation in significant productions including Bach's St. John Passion at the Stuttgart State Opera. Her upcoming engagements for 2024-2025 include performances across Europe in major works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Haydn.

Hansjörg Ewertمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Music History
• 19th-Century Music
• Medieval Music
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Hansjörg Ewert serves as an Akademischer Rat (AR) at the Institute for Music Research within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Würzburg. His academic profile shows active engagement with current contact information including office room 310 and direct telephone line. Dr. Ewert studied music education at the Freiburg University of Music and Musicology, complemented by German Studies and Philosophy at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He completed his state examination in 1994 and earned his doctorate with a thesis focused on Robert Schumann's opera 'Genoveva'. His research interests center on 19th-century music history and medieval music history , with additional expertise in music theory . Prior to his academic career, he gained practical experience through various positions in opera direction and dramaturgy, as well as editorial projects. Dr. Ewert initially joined the Department of Musicology in Würzburg as an assistant professor from 2001 to 2003 before advancing to his current position. His work contributes to the Institute's research initiatives including the Forum Musikforschung Bethlehem, Bruno-Stäblein-Archiv, and Corpus monodicum projects. As a member of the active faculty team (distinct from the retired professors listed separately), he participates in the academic life of the Institute which offers Master's programs in Ethnomusicology and Music Pedagogy, along with the additional qualification in 'Digital Competence in the Humanities'.

Ute Engelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Art History
• Gothic Architecture
• Baroque Ceiling Paintings
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ute Engel is a Full Professor for Medieval Art History at the Institute for Art History, Archaeology and Classical Studies at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Her career spans institutions including the University of Mainz, University of Bamberg, and Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. She serves on academic boards like the Historische Kommission Sachsen-Anhalt and directs the Forum Art History of Britain and Ireland (FAHBI) . Research priorities focus on 11th-14th century architecture and visual arts , medieval cathedrals, European art transfer, and Baroque studies in Germany and the Holy Roman Empire. Her work bridges Medieval Art Baroque Ceiling Paintings Cultural Landscapes Art Historiography Recent publications analyze Gothic art around 1300, dual-choir cathedrals, and architectural iconography. She received grants from the Fritz Thyssen Foundation and Paul Mellon Centre , and holds the Society of Antiquaries Fellowship . An active conference organizer , she led the 2024 international Gothic art symposium.

Hansjörg Ewertمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Musicology
• 19th Century Music History
• Medieval Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hansjörg Ewert is an academic councilor and researcher at the University of Würzburg , Faculty of Philosophy since 2003, and has been affiliated with the Department of Musicology since 2001. He teaches at the Würzburg University of Music (since 2020/2021) and contributes to ethnomusicology and music pedagogy research. His work bridges historical musicology with interdisciplinary approaches. Academic background: Freiburg University of Music (music education), University of Freiburg (German studies, philosophy), and University of Würzburg (musicology). Doctoral thesis: Robert Schumann's opera Genoveva . Research interests focus on 19th century music history (especially Schumann) and medieval music , with secondary expertise in: Opera dramaturgy (18th-19th century) Intermediality (music-literature relationships) Music theory and philosophical aesthetics Historical performance practices His 15 most recent publications (2001-2020) reveal consistent contributions to: Schumann studies (4 works) Music of ETA Hoffmann and Johann Friedrich Reichardt Wagner's music historiography and Goethe settings Enescu's quartets and 20th century avant-garde Cross-art analysis (Goya, Heinse, Reichardt) Würzburg musicology (local sound spaces, theater history) Prior career included opera direction , dramaturgical , and editorial projects before transitioning to academia.

• Jazz Piano
• Music Improvisation
• Song Accompaniment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ralph Abelein is a faculty member at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main (HfMDK) , holding a professorship in Practical Instrumental Playing since 2005. He teaches jazz piano, improvisation, song accompaniment, arranging, and ensemble work. Active as a jazz pianist, arranger, composer, and conductor Collaborated with Frankfurt Opera, Darmstadt State Theater, and Southwest German Philharmonic Orchestra Authored the textbook "Song Accompaniment and Piano Improvisation" with Jyrki Tenni Director of Education for teacher training programs at HfMDK since 2020 In 2008, he initiated the "Music for Silent Films" project, winning the Hessian University Prize for Excellence in Teaching in 2021. He founded the HfMDK Jazz and Pop Choir in 2009 and co-directs the MA Big Band program launched in 2022.

• Theatre Directing
• Dramatic Arts
• Youth Theater
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jakob Fedler, born in 1978 in Cologne and raised in Wuppertal, is a freelance theater director and part-time lecturer at the Folkwang University of the Arts (Faculty 3). He studied theater directing at the Zurich University of the Arts and has collaborated with major German theaters such as Deutsche Theater Berlin, Wuppertal Opera, and Staatstheater Nürnberg. His research and artistic work focus on contemporary theater practices, youth engagement in performing arts, and experimental stagings. He has participated in festivals like 'radikal jung' and contributed to innovative productions at venues including DT-Box. At Folkwang, he teaches acting direction, emphasizing artistic experimentation and mentorship. His notable achievements include a 2010 award at the Bavarian Theater Days and a 2009 nomination as Emerging Director of the Year. Invited to 'radikal jung' Festival (2008) Nominated as Emerging Director of the Year (2009) Awarded at Bavarian Theater Days (2010) Fedler combines his directorial practice with educational workshops for youth, bridging academic instruction and community engagement in the performing arts.

• Scenography
• Theatre Architecture
• Digital Scenography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Filippo Tadolini is a Professor in the Department of Scenography for Opera and Musical Theater at ABABO, specializing in digital integration for theatrical productions. He holds a dual degree in Architecture and Musicology from the University of Bologna and maintains active international collaborations with major opera institutions since 2009. His educational foundation includes: Graduation in Architecture and Musicology from the University of Bologna Tadolini's research focuses on the critical intersection of physical and virtual stage design, with expertise in video projection mapping, augmented reality applications, and historical analysis of digital media in Baroque-to-modern scenography. He examines how technologies like projection mapping transform audience-performer relationships while preserving operatic tradition. Professionally, he coordinates cultural initiatives on opera history in Forlì and has directed productions for venues including Fondazione Arena di Verona, Teatro Carlo Felice (Genoa), Opéra National du Capitole (Toulouse), Shangyin Opera House (Shanghai), and Teatro Nacional Sucre (Quito). His 2023 teaching appointment at ABABO centers on bridging technical software proficiency with artistic interpretation in opera staging.

Anja Nicklichمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musical Theatre
• Opera Direction
• Singing Pedagogy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anja Nicklich serves as Opera Director at Theater Koblenz and holds a part-time lecturer position for dramatic instruction in the singing major at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart since winter semester 2024-25. With nearly 20 years of professional experience, she has taught at multiple German institutions including Hochschule für Musik Trossingen, Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart, Hochschule für Musik Würzburg, and Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg since 2009. Her educational foundation: Music Theater Directing, Hanns Eisler Academy of Music Berlin Ms. Nicklich specializes in the critical intersection of theatrical expression and vocal technique for singers. Her work emphasizes embodied dramatic interpretation within musical contexts, focusing on how physicality and emotional truth enhance vocal performance. She develops curricula that integrate stagecraft fundamentals with voice pedagogy, particularly addressing the unique challenges faced by singing majors transitioning from studio to stage. Her methodology bridges the gap between technical vocal training and authentic character portrayal in opera and musical theatre. Through her dual career as both practitioner and educator, Ms. Nicklich mentors emerging artists in performance authenticity. Her teaching synthesizes practical directing experience with academic instruction, cultivating performers who master both musical precision and dramatic conviction without compromising vocal integrity.

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.

Andreja Šolarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conducting
• Orchestral Performance
• Opera Conducting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreja Šolar is a Slovenian conductor and educator currently serving as a professor of wind orchestra conducting at the University of Music Würzburg since fall 2024. She studied conducting at the Ljubljana Academy of Music under Marko Letonja and later specialized in wind orchestra conducting with Jan Cober in the Netherlands. Professional experience includes directing a wind orchestra for 17 years, artistic direction, and conducting symphony/orchestral performances with renowned ensembles like Brașov Philharmonic Orchestra (Romania), MÁV Symphony Orchestra (Hungary), and Stara Zagora State Opera (Bulgaria). Teaching roles: Conducting and piano instruction in Ljubljana, and conducting seminars across Europe. In 2022, she earned third prize and a special prize at the International Conducting Competition in Brașov, Romania, which solidified her focus on opera conducting. Her research interests span orchestral techniques, wind ensemble pedagogy, and cross-disciplinary conducting methods. Scientific Awards: Third Prize, International Conducting Competition, Brașov (2022) Special Prize, International Conducting Competition, Brașov (2022)

Robert HP Platzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Contemporary Music
• Ensemble Conducting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert HP Platz is a Professor of Composition and Ensemble Conducting New Music at the University of Music Würzburg, with a career spanning over four decades. He is renowned for his work in contemporary music, electronic composition, and form polyphony.

Bettina Walterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Costume Design
• Theatre and Performance
• Opera
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bettina Walter has served as Professor of Costume Design in the Art Department at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart since 2010, concurrently holding roles as Senate member and Chair of the Art Study Commission. She maintains an active parallel career as a freelance costume designer for international theatres and opera houses. Her educational foundation includes: Diploma in stage costume design at HDK Berlin (1992) Stage costume design studies under Professor Rupprecht at HDK Berlin (1981–1987) Sculpture studies under Professor Türk at Nürtingen Free Art School (1979–1981) Walter's research integrates artistic conceptualization with practical application across theatre, opera, and film contexts. Her methodology emphasizes historical and contemporary costume analysis, material science experimentation, and cultural fashion history through structured studio work. Interdisciplinary collaboration with textile design, restoration, and photography departments forms a core component of her pedagogical approach. She supervises students through a comprehensive six-semester curriculum involving graphic concept development, workshop implementation, and collaborative projects. Key partnerships include the Stuttgart State Theater for practical seminars and Ludwigsburg Film Academy for film productions, culminating in a stage/costume design diploma. The newly established costume workshop (April 2022) serves as an interdisciplinary hub for seminars on historical pattern-making and material science, featuring an open workshop for all academy students. Experimental projects extend to Heusteig Theater's stage and ADK Ludwigsburg collaborations with directing and acting programs.

• Opera
• Music Theatre
• Vocal Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Xaver Poncette is a Professor of Opera, Oratorio, and Art Song at Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany, holding this position since 1994. He concurrently serves as musical director of NRW-Kammeroper since 2003. His career spans performance as a pianist and conductor at Detmold and Essen's Aalto Theater (1983-1994), alongside directing acclaimed university opera productions including Humperdinck's "Hänsel und Gretel" (2006) and Verdi's "Falstaff" (2007). Born in 1954 in Düsseldorf, Poncette began piano training at age six. After initial medical studies post-high school, he transitioned to formal music education focusing on conducting, piano, and composition. His professional journey reflects a synthesis of performance practice and creative artistry within vocal music traditions. Poncette's research and artistic practice centers on opera production, vocal pedagogy, and contemporary chamber opera development. His work bridges historical repertoire with innovative staging, exemplified by premieres of Maxwell-Davies' "The Lighthouse", Floros' "Gala Gala", and his own composition "Dead End" (2008). This demonstrates sustained engagement with both canonical works and new music theatre forms, emphasizing collaborative creation between performers and directors. As NRW-Kammeroper's musical director, Poncette leads a specialized ensemble dedicated to chamber-scale opera productions that foster emerging artists while exploring experimental approaches to staging. His leadership integrates academic training with professional production values, maintaining Folkwang's reputation for excellence in music theatre education through hands-on project direction.

Andreas Münzmayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music history of the 17th to 20th centuries
• European Music Theatre
• Music in media contexts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas Münzmay is Professor of Musicology / Digital Music Editing / Digital Humanities at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Cultural Studies, where he leads the Musicological Seminar Detmold/Paderborn. He serves as Director of the Center for Music Editing Media (ZenMEM), co-spokesperson for the Digital Humanities profile area at Paderborn University, and co-director of the "Beethoven's Workshop" project at the Mainz Academy of Sciences and Literature. His academic journey includes: PhD from Berlin University of the Arts (2008) on French-German cultural transfers in 19th century musical theater Scientific Editor for "OPERA - Spectrum of European Musical Theater" project (2009-2014) Assistant at Institute of Musicology, Goethe University Frankfurt (2014-2016) Professor at University of Paderborn (2016-present) Münzmay's research spans historical musicology and digital humanities, with particular focus on music history from the 17th to 20th centuries, European music theater, and digital music editing. His work bridges traditional musicological approaches with cutting-edge digital methodologies, exploring music in various media contexts including film, theater, and digital environments. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on digital musicology, with several 2025 works focusing on digital performance editions, interconnected music sources from the 19th century, and digital approaches to Goethe's Faust. These works reflect his expertise in both historical musicology and digital humanities, particularly in developing standards and methodologies for digital music editing and research data management. His notable recognition includes: Hermann-Abert-Preis der Gesellschaft für Musikforschung (2012) Münzmay actively leads multiple research initiatives and collaborations, including the NFDI4Culture consortium for cultural research data, the "Beethoven's Workshop" project, and various digital musicology initiatives. His current projects focus on digital music editing, performance data analysis, and the development of research infrastructure for musicology. He directs the Center for Music Editing Media (ZenMEM), which serves as a hub for digital musicology research and collaboration, bringing together scholars from musicology, computer science, and digital humanities to advance the field of digital music editing and research.