Opera Direction Professors and Supervisors in Germany

Franziska Severinمشاهده پروفایل

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State University of Music and Performing Arts StuttgartGermany

Franziska Severin serves as Professor for Dramatic Teaching at the Opera School of the University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart since the summer semester of 2023, bringing extensive professional experience from major European opera institutions. Her career includes directorship roles at Bonn Opera (1992–2001), Theater St. Gallen (2001–2008), and Leipzig Opera (2008–2022), establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary opera production. Her educational foundation in theater studies was built at the Free University of Berlin. In 1987, she co-founded the off-theater group "Comp&Co" under Peter Lund's leadership and received a prestigious Richard Wagner Association Berlin scholarship with Bayreuth residency, launching her professional trajectory as assistant director at Deutsche Oper Berlin that same year. Professor Severin's artistic focus centers on international opera and musical theater direction, with signature productions including Le Nozze di Figaro , Tosca , Carmen , Charley's Aunt (2015/16), and Princess Nefertiti (2016/17) across venues spanning Novara, Giessen, Lübeck, St. Gallen, Nice, Montpellier, Catania, and the Handel Festival in Halle. Her work demonstrates deep integration of dramatic instruction with performance practice. Her notable recognition includes: Richard Wagner Association Berlin Scholarship (1987) with Bayreuth residency No information is available regarding graduate student supervision or research grant acquisition. Similarly, no institutional laboratories or dedicated research teams are referenced in her professional profile, reflecting her primary engagement with performance-based artistic practice rather than laboratory research environments.

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Martin Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

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University of HamburgGermany

Dr. Martin Schneider serves as Privatdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the Institute of German Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Hamburg. Currently acting as professor of Modern German Literature/Theatre Research during winter semester 24/25, he replaces Prof. Dr. Martin Schäfer. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions including Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena and Durham University, where he held a Feodor-Lynen Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in early 2024. Dr. Schneider completed his dissertation Wissende des Unbewussten. Romantische Anthropologie und Ästhetik im Werk Richard Wagners in 2013, followed by his habilitation Agonalität und Menschenliebe. Gefühlspolitik im Drama des 18. Jahrhunderts in 2023. His academic trajectory includes multiple acting professorships and significant research positions funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), including the project Agonale Gemeinschaften (2018-2022) and Bühne und Bürgertum. Das Hamburger Stadttheater 1770-1850 (2013-2017). His research explores German literature from the 18th to 20th centuries through multiple interconnected lenses: drama and politics, theatre and musical theatre, cultural narrative research, intermediality (particularly music-literature relationships), literary anthropology, and aesthetics of the unforeseen including event, improvisation, and suddenness. His scholarly approach consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary theoretical frameworks, revealing how literary and theatrical forms negotiate political and social transformations across historical periods. Dr. Schneider's publication record demonstrates thematic consistency across decades, with recent work examining theatrical openings, emotional politics in Goethe's direction books, war literature across historical periods, and democratic theory in 1840s German drama. His scholarship reveals particular interest in how artistic forms engage with political tensions and community formation processes. Feodor-Lynen Fellowship of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2024) Dr. Schneider has secured significant research funding through DFG projects and currently contributes to the DFG Research Group Geistliche Intermedialität in der Frühen Neuzeit . His editorial work includes co-editing Die Kunst der Theatereröffnung (2024) and editing Das Regiebuch (2021). He has organized numerous conferences including the 2020 workshop Das Regiebuch. Zur Lesbarkeit theatraler Produktionsprozesse at the University of Hamburg, demonstrating leadership in theater studies scholarship. Through the Digitaler Spielplan des Hamburger Stadttheaters 1770-1850 project, Dr. Schneider has contributed to digital humanities approaches in theater history. His international engagement includes research stays at Durham University, presentations at conferences across Europe and North America, and publications in both German and English, establishing him as a significant figure in transnational German literary and theater studies.

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Ramses Siglمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Television and Film MunichGermany

Dance
Choreography
Jazz Dance
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Ramses Sigl is a distinguished dance instructor and choreographer with a 30-year tenure at the Bavarian Theatre Academy August Everding since the founding of its Musical Theatre program in 1996. He currently holds lecturing positions across multiple prestigious institutions including the Iwanson School for Contemporary Dance in Munich, Schauspiel München, and the Royal Swedish Ballet Academy, while having previously led the academy's dance program from 1998 to 2012. His choreographic expertise spans theatrical genres from Broadway musicals to classical opera, with notable collaborations at major international venues. Sigl's artistic practice integrates movement direction with narrative storytelling across diverse performance contexts. Artistic Focus Areas Dance pedagogy specializing in Jazz Dance technique Choreography for musical theatre productions Opera movement direction for historic and contemporary works Original contemporary dance theatre creation Cross-disciplinary performance integration Sigl maintains active creative partnerships with leading European directors and institutions, consistently contributing to high-profile productions while advancing dance education through his institutional appointments. His work demonstrates exceptional versatility across theatrical, operatic, film, and corporate event contexts.

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Christine Weghoffمشاهده پروفایل

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University of KasselGermany

Christine Weghoff serves as a Lecturer in aesthetic education and physical education at the University of Kassel's Institute of Music, Department of Aesthetic Education. As both an academic and professional musician specializing in piano, accordion, and composition, she bridges theoretical knowledge with practical artistic creation. Her research and creative interests encompass: Aesthetic and physical education integration Music composition for children and educational settings Theatrical music direction and production Concert education and music mediation Interdisciplinary projects merging visual arts with sound Weghoff's recent creative output demonstrates a strong commitment to children's music education, with numerous children's operas and songs composed within the past year. Her work consistently combines artistic excellence with educational value, often created through collaborations with major cultural institutions including the Kassel State Theater. Her notable achievements include: City of Kassel's Cultural Promotion Prize (2012) for 'Neue Töne für junge ohren' Awards from the German Federal Cultural Foundation's 'Children to Olympus!' competition Recognition in the VDS 'Teamwork! Inventing New Music!' competition The 'Young Ears' award for innovative music education approaches Christine Weghoff maintains an active dual career in academia and professional music. At the University of Kassel, she teaches while simultaneously developing participatory concert concepts and interdisciplinary projects through her kontakt@musik office. Her work spans theater music composition, children's songs, chansons, and experimental music that integrates with visual arts. She leads the kontakt@musik office in Kassel, which develops participatory concert concepts and interdisciplinary projects including dedicated children's concert series. This initiative collaborates with major cultural institutions including the Kassel State Theater, Kassel Music Days, and Music at St. Martin, creating opportunities for community engagement with the arts.

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Lou Kilgerمشاهده پروفایل

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Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied SciencesGermany

Composition
Sound Design
Digital Media
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Lou Kilger serves as Professor of composition and sound design for digital media at KreativInstitut.OWL since 2023 and holds a teaching position in sound direction at State University of Music Trossingen since 2020. An active composer with works premiering at prestigious venues including the Donaueschingen Music Festival and Munich Biennale, he bridges artistic creation with technical innovation in digital media environments. His educational background includes: Concert exam in composition from Cologne University of Music and Dance (2020-2022) Master in Sound Direction from University of Music and Performing Arts Frankfurt (2019) Master in Electronic Composition from Cologne University of Music and Dance (2017) Bachelor of Music Design from State University of Music Trossingen (2011) Professor Kilger's research centers on intermedia composition where digital media, sound design, and music informatics converge. He creates environments where 'things that are unimaginable on your own suddenly become tangible' through team-oriented approaches. His work explores states between reality and virtuality using binaural audio, mobile platforms, and glitch aesthetics, often incorporating biological metaphors and fluid dynamics. Projects like the mei-friend Editor demonstrate his commitment to advancing musicological markup standards while maintaining artistic innovation. His creative output shows clear progression from audiovisual miniatures (2013-2017) to complex intermedia systems (2021-2024), with increasing emphasis on digital space composition and audience interaction. Recent works like 'smonize' (2024) and 'nournimity' (2023) feature multichannel sound, bio-inspired design, and virtual reality elements, reflecting his focus on 'being between reality and virtuality.' While no formal awards are listed, his SWR commission for Donaueschingen Music Festival 2024 represents significant recognition. Key projects include: Musicological Markup in the mei-friend Editor (released January 2025) Internship program at KIO providing cross-disciplinary research exposure (2024) Live Coding Meetups fostering technical-artistic collaboration Professor Kilger actively supervises students through teaching positions at two institutions and integrates them into live projects. His funding includes the SWR commission and mei-friend Editor development, supporting team-oriented approaches where students collaborate with specialized colleagues. He emphasizes practical experience in 'artistic, compositional and technical production fields,' preparing students for careers at the intersection of art and technology. Though no formal lab name is specified, his work operates within KreativInstitut.OWL's research ecosystem focused on digital media production. The environment fosters collaboration across disciplines, with students and researchers contributing to intermedia projects that combine composition, sound design, and emerging technologies in team-oriented settings.

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Volker Michlمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Television and Film MunichGermany

Volker Michl is a lecturer in contemporary dance and jazz dance at the Iwanson International School of Contemporary Dance, the Bavarian August Everding Theater Academy, and the Otto Falckenberg School in Munich. As a professional dancer and choreographer, he maintains an active presence in Europe's performing arts scene through teaching, choreographic work, and ongoing collaborations with major theaters and opera houses. His professional training includes: Iwanson School, Munich Heinz Bosl Foundation, Munich Michl's artistic expertise centers on contemporary dance, jazz dance, and choreography for opera and musical theater. He has developed a distinctive approach to movement direction that integrates dramatic narrative with physical expression across diverse theatrical contexts—from classical opera productions at Zurich Opera House and Teatro alla Scala to contemporary dance theater at Munich's Kammerspiele. His work consistently demonstrates technical precision while serving the dramatic needs of each production. Volker Michl has received the following industry recognition: Prémio ACARTE for Best National Production (Portugal, 2001) Nomination for 'High-Profile Young Dancer' by tanz magazine (2001) His professional activities include ongoing choreographic collaborations with director Philipp Rosendahl and regular teaching across Munich's premier performing arts institutions. Michl's career exemplifies the integration of practical performance experience with pedagogical instruction, drawing directly from his extensive stage career to inform current dance education.

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Annette Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

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State University of Music and Performing Arts StuttgartGermany

Annette Bauer is a Lecturer at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (since 1998) and Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts (since 2003). Her work integrates physical performance with artistic direction in performing arts education. Research Interests: She specializes in: Stage combat techniques (armed/unarmed) Theatrical fencing choreography Safety protocols for simulated violence in performance Cross-medium adaptation (stage, opera, film) She develops bespoke fight sequences for productions, emphasizing collaborative creation with directors and actors to achieve narrative cohesion without compromising safety.

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Arnold Jacobshagenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Music and Dance CologneGermany

Opera and Music Theater (17th-21st century)
French Music History (18th/19th century)
European Cultural Transfer in Music
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Arnold Jacobshagen is Professor of Historical Musicology at Cologne University of Music and Dance since 2006, with previous appointments at Vienna and Bayreuth universities. He serves as Vice President of the Gesellschaft für Musikforschung, Chairman of the Joseph Haydn-Institut, and holds leadership roles in multiple international musicological organizations including the European Music Theatre Academy and Meyerbeer Institute. PhD (1996) from Freie Universität Berlin Habilitation (2003) from University of Bayreuth Studies in Berlin, Vienna, Tours, and Paris in Musicology, History, Philosophy, and Cultural Management His research centers on opera and music theater from the 17th to 21st centuries, with special focus on French music history (18th-19th centuries), European cultural transfer, and historical performance practices. Jacobshagen's work bridges institutional history with performance studies, examining how social structures shape musical production across eras. His publications reveal particular interest in reception history, examining how composers like Rossini, Verdi, and Wagner have been interpreted across national boundaries. His recent publications demonstrate growing engagement with transcultural performance practices and contemporary opera production, while maintaining strong connections to historical scholarship. Jacobshagen's work shows consistent methodological diversity, combining archival research with theoretical analysis of performance practices. Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Christ's College, University of Cambridge (2019) Ordentliches Mitglied der Academia Europaea Former jury member of Beethoven Foundation Bonn (2008-2011) Former co-editor of "Die Musikforschung" (2012-2017) Jacobshagen has directed major editorial projects including the Haydn Complete Edition and has held significant administrative roles at his institution including Dean (2013-2017) and Pro-Dean (2009-2013) of Department 5. His current research projects examine Haydn's spurious works, 20th-century reception of opera buffa, and critical editions of French opera including Gounod's Roméo et Juliette. He leads the Cologne-based research group on historical musicology that collaborates with international institutions including the German Historical Institute in Rome.

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