جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Robin Queenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Contact
• Language, Gender and Sexuality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robin Queen serves as Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Professor of Linguistics, English Language and Literatures, and Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (1996) and maintains a primary appointment in the Department of Linguistics with affiliations in Germanic Languages and Literatures and English Language and Literature, including as a program affiliate in Linguistic Anthropology. Her research spans sociolinguistics , language contact , language variation , language ideology , and sociolinguistic perception , with particular focus on language, gender and sexuality and language in the mass media . Professor Queen has conducted diverse research involving Turkish-German bilinguals, American lesbian communities, daytime television dramas, dubbed films, and even human-canine communication patterns. Her notable 2015 book Vox Popular: The Surprising Life of Language in the Mass Media explores language variation in fictional media contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent exploration of language variation across multiple contexts, with particular attention to media representation, gender/sexuality connections, and cross-linguistic phenomena. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity spanning ethnographic fieldwork, experimental perception studies, and discourse analysis. Arthur F. Thurnau Professor (distinguished teaching award) Sarah G. Thomason Collegiate Professor of Linguistics Professor Queen has successfully mentored numerous graduate students who have secured positions in academia, research, and industry. Her service contributions include election to the University Faculty Senate, membership on multiple advisory boards (Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, Language Resource Center, University Libraries), and significant departmental leadership as Director of Graduate Studies, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Associate Department Chair, and Department Chair. She has also served the Linguistic Society of America as co-chair of the Committee on the Status of Women and as an Executive Committee member, plus co-directing the 2013 Summer Institute in Linguistics. As co-editor of the Journal of English Linguistics (2006-2012) and on multiple editorial boards, she maintains strong scholarly engagement across the field. Her research program includes ongoing projects on human-canine interaction with language (2010-present), language variation in media (1996-present), and psycholinguistic assessments of New Media errors (2013-present), demonstrating remarkable longevity and evolution in her scholarly contributions.

Joachim Heldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Lute Instruments
• Early Music
• Baroque Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joachim Held is a Professor of Historical Lute Instruments at the Bremen University of the Arts (Hochschule für Künste Bremen) since 2010. He also teaches at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague since September 2007. Born in Hamburg in 1963, Held received his musical training at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis under Eugen Dombois and Hopkinson Smith, graduating in 1988 with a Diploma in Early Music. His educational background includes studies with Jürgen Hübscher at the Karlsruhe University of Music from 1988 to 1990, where he completed his artistic final examination. In 1990, he won second prize at the Concours Musica Antiqua of the Flanders Festival in Bruges, launching his international career. Joachim Held is renowned for his expertise in historical lute instruments and early music performance. His research interests span across: Historical Lute Performance Practice Baroque Music Repertoire Renaissance Music Historical Performance Techniques Early Music Instrumentology Lute Musicology Held has built an impressive discography of solo recordings focusing on lute music from various historical periods and regions. His recordings show a particular focus on German, Italian, French, Austrian, Polish, and English lute repertoire from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. His 2006 CD "Erfreuliche Lautenlust" with works by Austrian Baroque composers for Baroque lute earned him the prestigious Echo Klassik 2006 award for the best solo recording in the 17th/18th century category. His notable awards include: Echo Klassik 2006 for the best solo recording in the 17th/18th century category Second prize at the Concours Musica Antiqua of the Flanders Festival in Bruges (1990) As an active performer, Joachim Held has maintained a vibrant international career since the early 1990s. He has performed regularly under the direction of Nikolaus Harnoncourt since 1993 and with Il Giardino Armonico (Milan) since 1992. He has participated in productions of major operas including Francesco Cavalli's "La Calisto" and Monteverdi's "L'Incoronazione di Poppea." His concert activities span across Europe, Africa, Japan, and South America, with performances at major festivals and venues. Held is also involved in academic activities including symposia on early music topics, such as the symposium "John Dowland's Activities on the Continent" held at the HfK Bremen in April 2022. He is scheduled to participate in a Lute Symposium at the Bremen University of the Arts on September 22nd-23rd, 2025.

• Theatre Studies
• Performance Art
• Chinese Xiqu
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ashley Thorpe is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway, University of London. He co-founded the Noh Training Project UK and is a core member of Theatre Nohgaku, with collaborations in Paris and Japan. Research Interests His work spans Chinese xiqu (especially jinju ), Japanese nō in global contexts, and material practices like ceramics and photography . He explores intercultural performance frameworks and feminist interpretations through experimental art forms. Recent Creative Outputs Encyclopaedia of Jingju (2026, in press) Portrayals of China in British Political Playwriting (2026, in preparation) English-language nō play Emily (2019) Interdisciplinary ceramic projects (2025) Intercultural performances in Japan and the UK (2025) Collaborative and Institutional Engagement Thorpe leads workshops and international projects funded by the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation and Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation . He serves as Advisor to the Center for Research and Translation of Chinese Opera (2021–present) and has held visiting professorships in China. Methodological and Thematic Focus His practice-based research integrates performance history , anthropological analysis , and material experimentation across theatre, photography, and pottery. Projects emphasize relational ontologies and demon meta-noh play as tools for cultural and artistic innovation.

Bryan Hymelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Opera
• Vocal Performance
• Classical Singing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tenor Bryan Hymel serves as Associate Professor of Music in Voice at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where he bridges academic pedagogy with an internationally acclaimed operatic career. His performances span premier opera houses globally including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and Opéra National de Paris, specializing in dramatic French and Italian repertoire. His educational credentials include: Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College, Rider University (2023) Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Loyola University New Orleans (2003) Hymel's scholarly focus centers on historical performance practices of 19th-century French grand opera and vocal technique evolution. He is particularly renowned for interpretations of Énée in Berlioz's Les Troyens , Don José in Bizet's Carmen , and Arnold in Rossini's Guillaume Tell , with research emphasizing dramatic tenor roles and vocal characterization in historically significant works. His distinguished honors include: Metropolitan Opera’s Beverly Sills Artist Award (2012) Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera (2013) Georges Thill Prize by Académie Nationale du Disque Lyrique ECHO Klassik Newcomer of the Year Award As a faculty mentor at Indiana University, Hymel trains emerging vocalists using insights from his active performance career, integrating stage experience into pedagogical practice. His Warner Classics recordings, particularly the album Héroïque which reached #3 on Billboard Classical charts, serve as scholarly resources for vocal interpretation and repertoire preservation.

Dean Southernمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Voice Performance
• Art Song
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dean Southern, DMA, serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs & Dean of the Institute at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), while also being a member of the voice faculty. He holds a diverse background as a singer, pianist, and stage director. His administrative roles include overseeing academic and student affairs, alongside directing the Art Song Festival at CIM, established to promote art song performance through international collaborations. Education: B.A. from Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), M.M. in Piano Performance (University of Missouri), M.M. in Voice Performance (University of Akron), and DMA in Voice Performance (CIM). He participated in the Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Artist Program. Teaching Experience spans over two decades, including roles at CIM (2006-2008, 2012-present), the University of Miami Frost School of Music (2005-2006, 2008-2012), and the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria. He has also taught in summer programs across Italy, China, California, and Massachusetts. Research interests focus on vocal pedagogy, art song interpretation, and historical vocal performance practices. He frequently contributes to Classical Singer magazine, emphasizing practical teaching methods and historical vocal techniques. His engagements include masterclasses at institutions like the Central Conservatory of Music (Beijing) and the Royal College of Music (Stockholm). Leadership roles include serving as a jury member for the Bologna International Vocal Competition, an adjudicator for international competitions, and as a Master Teacher in the 2020 NATS Intern Program. He chairs the NATS International Advisory Committee and governs the Ohio District of NATS.

André J. Royمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Viola Performance
• Chamber Music
• String Quartet Training
• +۲ مورد دیگر

André J. Roy is an Associate Professor and Area Coordinator (Strings) at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Performance. His roles include teaching viola, chamber music, and orchestral studies, alongside leading the McGill International String Quartet Academy (MISQA) as its creator, General, and Artistic Director. He graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music and held the position of 1st Assistant Solo Viola with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Prof. Roy’s expertise spans viola performance, string quartet training, and orchestral studies. His pedagogical work has produced students in leading orchestras worldwide, including the New York Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, and La Scala Opera di Milano. He authored String Quartet Technique , a seminal text on quartet training, and is a sought-after guest teacher at institutions like the Colburn School and Royal Conservatory of Music. Research & Pedagogy: Specializes in viola techniques, ensemble coordination, and orchestral training. Awards: McGill’s President’s Prize for Teaching (2008), three Canada Council of the Arts awards. Global Reach: Performs and teaches across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. His chamber music training has guided quartets to international competitions, including Fischoff, Banff, and Wigmore Hall laureates. He mentors ensembles at festivals like Aldeburgh and Morningside Music Bridge.

Julia Glesnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Management
• Cultural Policy
• Theatre Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Glesner is Professor of Culture and Management at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, serving as Pro-Dean for Studies and Teaching and Chairwoman of the Examination Board. She is a core member of the Institute for Building Research and Conservation within the CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE unit. Her educational foundation includes theatre studies, German philology, and political science at the University of Mainz and Paris, followed by doctoral research at Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design supported by the 'Bild-Körper-Medium' research training group. Glesner's research critically examines cultural governance structures, digital transformation in arts organizations, and sustainable funding models. She investigates participatory democracy in cultural planning, theatre management systems, and the political economy of cultural financing, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical institutional challenges in Europe's cultural sector. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from early digital culture studies (2000s) toward contemporary governance issues, with recent works analyzing audit mechanisms in publicly funded institutions and participation models in cultural development. The corpus demonstrates consistent engagement with power dynamics in cultural policy implementation. Key distinctions include: Segal Research Fellowship at CUNY German National Academic Foundation alumna German Academic Exchange Service recognition Deutsche Bank Cultural Foundation support German Research Foundation affiliation As head of the Arts Management and Cultural Work program, Glesner mentors emerging cultural administrators while drawing on extensive practical experience from leadership roles at Klassik Stiftung Weimar and Erfurt Theatre. Her professional trajectory uniquely integrates frontline cultural institution management with academic scholarship. She actively contributes to the Institute for Building Research and Conservation's mission, examining intersections between architectural heritage, urban development, and cultural policy through the CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE framework.

Urszula Krygerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Vocal Performance
• Art Song Interpretation
• Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Urszula Kryger, Ph.D., serves as Dean of the Faculty of Vocal and Acting Studies at the G. and K. Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź since the 2012/2013 academic year, following her tenure as Head of the Vocal Studies Department (2008-2012). A distinguished mezzo-soprano, she has maintained an international performance career while advancing vocal pedagogy through master classes and competition juries. Her educational background includes dual degrees from the Academy of Music in Łódź: Instrumental Studies in Piano (1988) and Vocal Studies in Acting (1992), supplemented by advanced vocal training under Andrzej Orłowicz in Copenhagen. This foundation informs her holistic approach to vocal artistry. Kryger's research focuses on Classical Vocal Performance with specialization in Art Song Interpretation and Polish Musicology . Her scholarly work centers on authentic performance practices of Chopin, Szymanowski, and Moniuszko, emphasizing textual nuance and historical context in art song. She investigates chamber music collaborations as interdisciplinary laboratories for vocal expression, with particular attention to the interplay between text, timbre, and emotional authenticity. Her publication trajectory reveals deep engagement with Polish musical heritage , progressing from foundational recordings of Russian repertoire to definitive interpretations of Szymanowski and Żeleński. The consistent Fryderyk Award recognition demonstrates scholarly impact in preserving and reinterpreting national musical identity through rigorous vocal scholarship. 2001 Fryderyk Award for 'Russian Duets' (DUX) 2002 Fryderyk Award for 'Moniuszko's Songs' and 'Karłowicz/Szymanowski's Songs' 2004 Fryderyk Award for 'K. Szymanowski's Songs' (Channel Classics) 2006 Karol Szymanowski Foundation Award 2012 Fryderyk Award for 'Żeleński - Pieśni' As an educator, Kryger mentors through master classes across Europe and serves on international competition juries. Her academic leadership includes departmental administration and shaping curriculum for vocal performance programs. Collaborative projects with ensembles like the Tokyo String Quartet and Petersen Quartet demonstrate her commitment to interdisciplinary artistic research. Kryger maintains active performance partnerships with distinguished musicians including Hartmut Höll, Charles Spencer, and Pascal Rogé, while conducting research through recording projects that serve as both artistic output and pedagogical resources for vocal students.

Sandra Moonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

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

Sandra Moon is an Associate Professor of Voice at the Louisiana State University School of Music , where she teaches and directs. A renowned American soprano, she has performed extensively in Europe and the U.S., including engagements at the Metropolitan Opera and collaborations with conductors like James Levine and Eve Queler. Professional Engagements Led roles at Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe (1992–1997): Mimi, Liu, Manon, Donna Anna, Adina, Fiordiligi, Maria Stuarda. Long-term engagement at Munich's Gärtnerplatz Theater (1997–2012): Violetta, Butterfly, Giovanna d'Arco, Amalia, Martha, Agathe, Alice Ford. Metropolitan Opera debut as Echo in Ariadne auf Naxos , with roles in Giulio Cesare , Parsifal , and Arabella . Active in baroque repertoire at Händel Festivals (Karlsruhe/Halle) and Dresden Music Festival, with a recording of Catone in Utica (Oehms Classic). Directed Bastien und Bastienne and Der Schauspieldirektor at the Austrian American Mozart Academy in 2024. Education & Training Trained at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Participated in young artist programs at Lyric Opera of Chicago and Santa Fe Opera. Research Interests Specializes in Vocal Performance and Opera , with a focus on classical and baroque repertoire. Expertise in Mozart operas , Baroque Music , and Classical Singing techniques. Engaged in Music Education through teaching and directing at LSU and the Austrian American Mozart Academy.

Patrick Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conducting
• Stage Directing
• Vocal Coaching
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Patrick Hansen is an Associate Professor at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University, and currently on sabbatical leave during Fall 2024. He serves as the Artistic Director of Opera McGill and holds expertise in conducting, stage directing, vocal coaching, and artistic administration. He has been actively involved with the Association of Opera in Canada (AOC) and Opera America. His career spans over 40 years, involving over 300 opera productions across North America and Europe. Education: MMus (Piano Performance), University of Missouri at Kansas City, 1991 BMus (Piano Performance), Simpson College, 1988 Fellowship in Opera Coaching, The Juilliard School, 1991-1993 Research and Creative Work: Hansen focuses on opera production, stage direction, and vocal pedagogy. His recent productions include the Bulgarian premiere of Weill’s *Street Scene*, and stagings at venues like the Kennedy Center and Opéra de Montréal. He is known for innovative directing, such as incorporating audience spaces in *Lucretia* and dramatic lighting in *Bluebeard’s Castle*. Awards: Two-time Schulich School of Music 'Excellence in Teaching' Award McGill Award for Equity Programming Advising and Mentorship: Teaches Opera McGill courses, graduate seminars on Bel Canto and Shakespeare in Opera, and provides private vocal coaching for advanced students. His artistic mentorship extends to programs like Bel Canto in Tuscany. Labs/Teams: Leads Opera McGill, a renowned training ground for operatic artists. Collaborates with institutions like Glimmerglass Opera and Florida Grand Opera. Current projects include directing *The Barber of Seville* (2024) and *Platée* (2025).

Robert Henkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Theater
• Comparative Literature
• Dramatic Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Henke is a Professor of Drama and Comparative Literature at Washington University, serving as Director of Graduate Studies for the M.A. in Performance Studies. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on Ancient and Renaissance Theater, Comparative Literature, and Dramatic Theory, with a particular emphasis on early modern theatrical networks, commedia dell’arte, and the interplay between performance and literature. Current projects include studies on Shakespearean-Italian dramatic connections, transnational theater networks, and a performance-centered sourcebook on commedia dell’arte. Henke has authored three monographs: *Pastoral Transformations: Italian Tragicomedy and Shakespeare’s Late Plays* (1997), *Performance and Literature in the Commedia dell’Arte* (2002), and *Poverty and Charity in Early Modern Theater and Performance* (2015). He co-edited volumes such as *Transnational Exchange in Early Modern Theater* (2008) and *Transnational Mobilities in Early Modern Theater* (2014), and has contributed extensively to journals and edited collections. His work explores themes like orality in performance, genre hybridity, and the cultural mobility of theatrical forms. Henke’s research highlights the interconnectedness of early modern European theater traditions, examining how performance practices, texts, and ideas circulated across borders. His recent articles analyze topics ranging from commedia dell’arte’s influence on Shakespeare to the material and spatial dimensions of Renaissance theater spaces. He is also editing the early modern volume of *A Cultural History of Western Theatre* (Bloomsbury Academic). His publications reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, blending literary analysis with performance studies, cultural history, and material culture. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive editorial and monographic output underscores his leadership in early modern theater scholarship. His academic advising and institutional roles at Washington University further highlight his contributions to training the next generation of performance studies scholars.

Sarah Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural History
• Modernism
• Aesthetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah Collins is a Professor in Musicology at the Conservatorium of Music, University of Western Australia (UWA). She also serves as Deputy Dean (HDR Supervision and Research Training) at UWA and holds roles including Chair of the UWA Animal Ethics Committee and Co-editor of Music & Letters (Oxford UP). Her research focuses on the intersections of music, aesthetics, and intellectual history, with notable expertise in modernism, cultural history, and political theory. Education: Collins holds a PhD in Cultural History and Musicology from the University of Queensland (2010), a Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Musicology and Performance (2006), and a Bachelor of Laws (2011), also from UQ. Research Interests: Her work examines music’s role in late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century cultural and political contexts, including modernist ideologies, aesthetic liberalism, and the relationship between music and literature. Recent projects include an ARC-funded study on automated labor’s cultural history and collaborations with interdisciplinary groups like the UWA Tech & Policy Lab. Publications and Awards: Collins has authored acclaimed books such as Lateness and Modernism (2019) and edited volumes like Music and Victorian Liberalism (2019). She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and recipient of the prestigious Dent Medal (2024), McCredie Musicological Award (2019), and other honors. Teaching and Engagement: She teaches courses on contemporary debates in music, music and society, and sound studies. Public engagements include talks on AI, generative creativity, and music’s societal roles, featured in venues like the BBC Radio and WA Museum Boola Bardip.

• Music History (18th Century)
• Sound Heritage and Material Culture
• Music Arrangements (1750-1830)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Wiebke Thormählen is Director of Research and Strategic Lead for Research, Research Degrees and Knowledge Exchange at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). As a historian and violinist, she explores music as a social and cultural activity at the intersection of domestic and public music-making, with particular interest in arrangements of large-scale works for small-scale performance, domestic devotional music, and audience engagement with opera across historical periods. Her research spans three historical moments: music moving between home and public spaces around 1800; institutionalization of professional music engagement around 1900; and contemporary use of sound in museum and heritage contexts. She draws on methodologies from the history of emotions, medical history, material history, and practice-based research. Professor Thormählen's scholarly work reveals significant trends across musicology, heritage studies, and education. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the relationship between music, space, and identity formation, with particular emphasis on how musical practices shape and are shaped by social contexts. Her recent work increasingly intersects with digital humanities through projects like the 'Domestic Dance in Georgian Britain' database. Co-investigator on AHRC-funded project 'Music, Home and Heritage: Sounding the Domestic in Georgian Britain' (2017-2022) Steering Group Member, Sound Heritage Network (University of Southampton) Steering Group Member, Music, Medicine and History Network Core Member, Digital Humanities and Sensory Heritage Network (TORCH, Oxford University) As an educator, Professor Thormählen supervises PhD students in Sound Heritage, Eighteenth-Century Studies, and social history of the conservatoire. She has received research funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Wellcome Trust, and Austrian Academic Exchange Service. Her extensive performance experience with period instrument ensembles in the US, Netherlands, and UK informs her research and teaching approach, which emphasizes tangible properties of musical materials and their interactive potential.

• Opera
• Classical Singing
• Vocal Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph Strehl is a Professor of Singing at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, specializing in vocal studies and opera training since 2013. A renowned tenor, he has performed internationally with major opera houses and orchestras, collaborating with conductors like Claudio Abbado and directors including Claus Guth. His career spans key roles in Mozart operas (Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni , Tamino in The Magic Flute ), Beethoven's Fidelio , and Schubert's Fierabras . He has recorded extensively for labels like Deutsche Grammophon and EMI, with notable albums including Die Zauberflöte (2007) and Das Paradies und die Peri (2008). His teaching emphasizes creative process integration and vocal technique, supported by masterclasses with luminaries such as Axel Bauni and Norman Shetler. Education: Studied at Folkwang University (Essen) with Soto Papulkas and privately with Silvana Bazzoni-Bartoli in Zurich. Professional milestones include a 9-year tenure at Zurich Opera House (2002-2011) and Salzburg Festival debuts in 2003 and 2019. Active in recitals with pianists like Helmut Deutsch and Pauliina Tukiainen.

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

Allan Glassman is a Lecturer in Classical Voice at the Music Conservatory of Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts. A celebrated tenor, he has performed internationally in major operatic roles including Herod in Salome, Manrico in Il Trovatore, and Canio in I Pagliacci. His career spans prestigious venues such as the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, and Oper Frankfurt, with notable performances in both the United States and abroad since joining the faculty in 2013. Specialization: Classical Voice and Opera Performance Performance Highlights: Metropolitan Opera engagements (2004–2012), international tours in Europe, Israel, and Mexico, and collaborations with renowned opera companies. Academic Role: Teaching at Roosevelt University's Music Conservatory, contributing to undergraduate and graduate voice programs (BM, MM). Glassman's performance history demonstrates expertise in 19th-20th century operas, particularly in dramatic tenor roles. He bridges practical performance experience with academic training in vocal arts.