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Mark Diamondمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

Mark Diamond is an Assistant Professor of Voice at Baylor University's School of Music, balancing a distinguished singing career with academic instruction. A baritone, he has performed globally in operatic and concert settings, including with Houston Grand Opera, Opéra de Limoges, and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from University of Houston Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Voice from Rice University and Georgia Southern University His research and teaching focus on Vocal Performance , Opera , and Classical Music , emphasizing pedagogical techniques for lyrical singing and voice education. Dr. Diamond's professional career includes major role debuts in operas such as Il barbiere di Siviglia , Le Nozze di Figaro , and The Crucible , demonstrating expertise in both classical repertoire and contemporary works.

Deborah Williamsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vocal Studies
• French Lyric Diction
• Vocal Pedagogy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Deborah Williamson is a tenured Professor of Voice at the School of Music, Baylor University. Recognized for her expertise in French Lyric Diction and vocal pedagogy, she authored the textbook A Course in French Lyric Diction and its Instructor’s Manual. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice from the University of North Texas, an Artist Diploma in Opera and Master of Music in Voice from the University of Cincinnati’s College/Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Baylor University. Doctor of Musical Arts (Voice) - University of North Texas Artist Diploma (Opera) - University of Cincinnati College/Conservatory of Music Master of Music (Voice) - University of Cincinnati College/Conservatory of Music Bachelor of Music (Vocal Performance) - Baylor University Her research focuses on French and American vocal literature, diction, and pedagogy, with recent recitals dedicated to works by French and American composers. She founded the Baylor Summer Voice Institute (2017-2019) and served as Chair for the National Student Auditions of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), as well as Governor of the Texoma Region of NATS. Dr. Williamson's students regularly perform in principal roles at Baylor Opera Theater, win regional/national vocal competitions, and pursue careers in musical theater, opera, and music education. She has adjudicated and conducted master classes globally, including at Music in the Marche (Italy), Ghent Conservatory (Belgium), and national conferences in the U.S. Notable scientific award: 2016-2017 Baylor University Outstanding Professor for Teaching Her performance history includes principal roles with orchestras such as the Little Orchestra Society in New York and the Brabant Symphony in Belgium, solo recitals across Europe and the U.S., and telecast performances like Monica in Menotti's The Medium . She has also performed in world premieres, including James Syler's Storyville .

• Contemporary Composition
• Visual Arts
• Interdisciplinary Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Haris Kittos is a Greek composer and visual artist teaching at the Royal College of Music since 2004, where he completed his DMus in 2008. His work bridges music composition , video art , and meditative drawing practices , exploring intersections between time perception , memory , and mental health . Doctor of Music (DMus), Royal College of Music (2008) Master of Music (MMus) with distinction, Guildhall School of Music and Drama (2001) Bachelor of Arts (BA), Thessaloniki music and fine art institutions His research investigates interdisciplinary art through projects like the Blue Touch Paper scheme with London Sinfonietta and RC Art exhibitions . Recent works focus on sensory memory triggers , ephemeral media , and cross-cultural collaborations with Japanese ensembles. Key trends in his 2025-2020 compositions include minimalist drawing techniques , time-based creative routines , and sound-visual integration . Major scientific awards include: First Prize, International Composition Competition Città di Udine (2016) First Prize, Greek Composers Workshops (2000) First Prize, Daryl Runswick Competition (1999) Honourable Mention, Earplay Competition (2017) Honourable Mention, Ensemble Nuove Musiche (2018) He mentors doctoral students and receives funding from AHRC , Daiwa Foundation , and RCM Research Development Fund . His 2024-2020 visual works employ frixion pens to document mental states through non-touching line patterns .

Alexander Greenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public International Law
• Legal Philosophy
• Political Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alexander Green is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, joining in January 2025. A public international lawyer, legal philosopher, and political theorist, his expertise spans state creation/continuity, climate change law, Indigenous rights, and legal pluralism. His work bridges analytical philosophy with critical legal theory while exploring law's representation in opera and popular culture. His educational background includes: PhD in Law, University College London LLM in Human Rights Law, University College London LLB(Hons) in Law, University College London Bar Professional Training Course, City University London Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of York Green's research integrates three core domains: public international law (focusing on statehood challenges from climate change), legal philosophy (examining law-morality relationships and legal identification), and political theory (analyzing political community and Hannah Arendt's thought). His interdisciplinary approach connects jurisprudence with cultural studies, evidenced by monographs on science fiction's legal dimensions and Wagnerian opera symbolism. Recent scholarship demonstrates growing emphasis on anthropogenic climate impacts on state continuity, ethical dimensions of legal education, and reconstructing foundational international law concepts through philosophical lenses. His scientific recognition includes: Hong Kong Research Grants Council Early Career Scheme (2019) Modern Law Review Covid-19 Response Fellowship (2020) Multiple Lincoln's Inn scholarships (2011-2012) Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust Doctoral Award (2013) Modern Law Review Doctoral Scholarship (2014-2016) Green secures competitive grants from ESRC and Hong Kong RGC while maintaining active external roles: Academic Associate at 23 Essex Street Chambers, Trustee of UK Socio-Legal Studies Association, and editorial board membership for Asia Pacific Journal on Human Rights. He teaches Climate Law and Public International Law for graduate students, having previously held positions at University of York, Leeds Beckett, and University of Hong Kong with visiting roles at Cambridge and Leeds. His conference convening—including 'The Law(s) of the Future' (2025)—highlights commitment to advancing interdisciplinary legal scholarship. He directs collaborative projects examining law's representation in science fiction and opera, while providing expert testimony to UK parliamentary committees on small island states' climate vulnerability. His public engagement spans podcasts ('Called to the Bar'), international media interviews (Fortune Magazine), and written interventions to UK Foreign Office on Pacific Island policy.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Management Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roy Westbrook is a Senior Tutor at St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford, and an Emeritus Professor of Operations Management at the Saïd Business School. He previously served as Tutorial Fellow in Management Studies (1999-2014) and Vice-Principal of St Hugh’s College (2012-2014). His research focuses on operations and supply chain management, with a notable co-edited volume titled Understanding Supply Chains , and he has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives linking business with the humanities. Education: PhD in Management from London Business School. Roy Westbrook’s academic career includes leadership roles such as Director of the MBA Programme (2003-2006) and co-founding the University’s 1+1 MBA programme. He has also authored a history of opera and engages in classical music criticism, reflecting his interdisciplinary interests. His scholarly work has earned recognition through prize-winning publications. Academic Roles: Emeritus Professor of Operations Management, Saïd Business School Emeritus Fellow, St Hugh’s College Senior Tutor, St Hugh’s College (2015–present)

Simon A. Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Russian music
• French modernism
• Soviet music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simon A. Morrison is a Professor of Music at Princeton University, specializing in 20th-century Russian and Soviet music, ballet, film music, and archival research. He is renowned for his expertise on composers like Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky, with recent projects including a Moscow history book and a Shostakovich biography. Education: Ph.D. in Music History, Princeton University (1997) M.F.A. in Music History, Princeton University (1994) M.A. in Music History, McGill University (1993) Diploma, Moscow Pedagogical Institute (1992) B.Mus. (cum laude) in Music History, University of Toronto (1987) His research spans Soviet musicology, ballet-music relationships, and historically informed performance. Recent articles explore archival reconstruction, Soviet censorship, and cross-disciplinary themes in Russian opera and ballet. Scientific awards include the Guggenheim Fellowship, ACLS Fellowship, and Alfred Einstein Award. He has taught at Princeton since 1997 and directed graduate studies multiple times. As a public speaker, Morrison has lectured globally and contributed to major media outlets. His productions include restoring Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet (1935) and reviving Debussy’s La boîte à joujoux at Princeton.

Walter Metzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary film and television criticism and theory
• Literature and film
• Science and film
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Walter Metz is a Full Professor at the School of Media Arts , Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His research spans contemporary film and television criticism , literature and film , science and film , and post-war American culture . He holds a Ph.D. in Radio/Television/Film from the University of Texas at Austin (1996) and an S.B. in Materials Science from MIT (1989). Education: Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996 S.B. in Materials Science and Engineering, MIT, 1989 His work explores intertextual relationships between film, television, novels, and theatre, with a focus on gender, comedy, opera, Cold War, Holocaust, science, and animals. He has authored three books and over sixty refereed articles , emphasizing adaptation studies, genre theory, and cultural analysis. Recent publications highlight trends in 21st-century adaptation , intertextuality , and genre evolution . Notable themes include walking in cinema , postmodern literary adaptations , and experimental science films . His courses include Film Criticism , Photography Theory , Non-Narrative Film , and Television Sitcoms . He can be reached at wmetz@siu.edu or Office: COMM 1112, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

• Cello Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• Orchestral Repertoire
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Amanda Truelove is a Cello Professor at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where she has served on the teaching faculty for over two decades. She teaches a class of students while contributing to the Professional Skills 2nd year module and Masters’ orchestral courses, and she conducts performance classes and examinations at all stages. Her career combines teaching with performance, including membership in the London Symphony Orchestra and extensive touring with ensembles like the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Royal Opera House. Education: RCM scholarship student, Konzertexamen Diplom from Dusseldorf Key influences: Johannes Goritzki, Anner Bylsma, Jacqueline du Pré, Bruno Guiranna Her teaching focuses on practical performance skills and orchestral training, with students securing prominent positions globally. Awards from major trusts supported her studies, and she maintains active performance and pedagogical roles at the RCM.

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

Roderick Earle is a Professor in the Vocal Studies department at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where he has established himself as a distinguished educator and performer. With a career spanning decades in both teaching and professional performance, he brings substantial practical experience to his academic role. Professor Earle's educational background includes: Graduation from Cambridge University with a Music degree, where he was a Choral Scholar in St. John's College Choir Awarded a Foundation Scholarship to the Royal College of Music for Opera Studies Additional studies with renowned vocal coach Otakar Kraus Specializing in vocal performance across multiple vocal ranges, Earle made a notable transition from bass to baritone during his extensive operatic career. His teaching encompasses vocal technique, historical performance practice, and the practical demands of professional singing careers. He emphasizes the connection between historical context and contemporary performance standards, drawing from his vast stage experience. Professor Earle has received significant recognition including the Greater London Arts Association Musician of the Year Award and a Foundation Scholarship to the Royal College of Music. With over 25 years of teaching experience across Cambridge, Colchester, and London institutions, he has mentored numerous vocal students. In 2010, he founded The Colchester Chamber Choir, comprising 28 auditioned voices specializing in pre-baroque and 19th-20th century choral repertoire. His professional affiliations include membership in the British Voice Association and the Association of Teachers of Singing, reflecting his commitment to vocal pedagogy standards.

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

Mark Tucker is a Professor at the Royal College of Music, specializing in Vocal Studies within the Vocal & Opera school. He is renowned for his interpretations of baroque repertoire, particularly Italian music, and has performed internationally in operas such as Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo , Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria , and L’incoronazione di Poppea . Collaborations include working with esteemed conductors like Sir John Eliot Gardiner and Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Roles in operas: Daliso ( Andromeda Liberata ), title role in Platée , Leontino ( Atenaide ), and Idomeneo Concert highlights: Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges with London Symphony Orchestra and Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius with Sydney Symphony Orchestra Recordings include Vivaldi’s Andromeda Liberata , Britten’s St. Nicolas , and Shchedrin’s Vek Moy

Gregory D'Alessioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Computer Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gregory D'Alessio is an Associate Professor of Music at Cleveland State University and coordinator of the university's electronic and computer music studios. He is also the architect of the new B.A. degree in popular music at CSU. Research and Creative Work D'Alessio's work spans concert music, mixed media, and electronic music composition. His full-length mixed-media opera The World Above Us was presented by Cleveland Public Theater in 2013, and has been performed by prestigious ensembles including The Da Capo Chamber Players, Slee Sinfonietta, and Cleveland Chamber Symphony. Awards and Recognition Koussevitzky Foundation Commission (Library of Congress) Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship Aaron Copland Prize Cleveland Arts Prize Two Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Awards SEAMUS Board of Directors' Prize Community Partnership for Arts and Culture Fellowship Otto Ettinger Fellowship to Tanglewood Music Festival Recordings and Performances His compositions have been performed by notable contemporary music ensembles such as Dali String Quartet, Earplay, No Exit, Ars Futura Ensemble, and Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble. His most recent CD on Navona Records showcases two decades of his compositional development.

• Singing
• Opera Performance
• Music Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Hab. Robert Cieśla is a distinguished Polish vocal professor and opera singer affiliated with the Faculty of Vocal and Acting at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw . He also collaborates with Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University and the University of Rzeszów. Graduated with distinction from Chopin Academy (1988) Habilitated at Łódź Academy of Music (2005) Awarded the title of Professor of Musical Arts by President Bronisław Komorowski (2013) His research focuses on vocal performance, breathing techniques in opera, and interdisciplinary applications of music in clinical psychology. He developed a rehabilitation program for coronary heart disease patients using vocal exercises. Prof. Cieśla's students have won international awards in Lucca (Italy), Szczecin (Poland), Paris (France), Valencia (Spain), and Cremona (Italy). Notable achievements include 1st prizes at the Cavalli-Monteverdi Baroque Opera Competition and Vivaldi International Music Competition. He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Vocal and Acting (2020-2024) and was elected Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (2024-2028). His artistic supervision includes productions at Sudecka Philharmonic and Rome's Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia. Scientific awards include: Medal of Merit for Polish Culture (2015) Rector's Grand Prix Award (2020) Gloria Artis Award (2020) Rector's Award of the First Degree (2021)

Maria Børjaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Feminist Film Theory
• Gender Representation in Cultural Production
• Ballet and Dance Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria Børja is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Gender Research, University of Oslo, teaching KFL1010 – Introduction to Interdisciplinary Gender Studies and serving as guest lecturer at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts on feminist film and TV theory. She holds a Master's degree in Media and Communication from the University of Oslo (2023), with thesis "Rebels on the verge of artistic breakthrough. Female representation in Ninjababy, Gritt and The Worst Person in the World" analyzing gender in contemporary Norwegian cinema. Her research critically examines feminist film theory through intersections of gender representation, bodily practices in ballet, and the monstrous-feminine as rebellion. She investigates affective responses to cultural texts, motherhood/care theory, climate fiction across media, and disability representation within Norwegian contemporary literature and autofiction, employing rigorous textual/visual analysis frameworks. A published author with three fiction works including short story collections "Hele verden skal elske oss" (2023) and "Voksenting" (2010), plus novel "NY BY" (2013), she integrates creative practice with academic work through a performative project on artistic agency and motherhood, drawing on 23 years of journalism experience at Norway's National Opera & Ballet and Dagbladet newspaper.

• Urban History
• History of Political Participation
• Medieval Culture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Napolitano is an Assistant Professor of Medieval History at the Department of History and Art History, Utrecht University. His research bridges law, literature, and history through the transnational analysis of mirrors-for-magistrates —normative treatises guiding city rulers in medieval Europe. He focuses on texts from communal Italy, Southern Low Countries, and the Rhine Area (1200-1600), comparing them to the mirrors-for-princes genre to rethink governance models. A dual expert in historical and legal studies, he also explores the intersection of political texts with urban material culture. Key Affiliations : Assistant Professor, Utrecht University Member, Accademia Bessarion (2020–present) Editorial Board, Viator - Medieval and Renaissance Studies (2024–present) His work on political trust and legitimacy in medieval cities informs the Institutions for Open Societies and Futures of Democracy initiatives at Utrecht, where he contributes cross-disciplinary insights. Recent publications include critical editions of Erasmus's works and studies on Dutch/Italian civic texts. Napolitano is also active in PhD examination committees and peer-review editorial roles. Research Trends : His articles emphasize mirrors-for-magistrates as tools for political trust-building, spanning Medieval Europe , Comparative Governance , and Textual Circulation . Sub-fields include Urban Law , Normative Literature , and Manuscript Analysis . Scientific Contributions : Editor, Viator (2024) Peer Reviewer, Koninklijke Zuid-Nederlandse Maatschappij (2023) Critical Editions: Ratio verae theologiae , Oculus pastoralis Advising & Engagement : Napolitano has served on PhD examination committees (2023) and as an external examiner for master's theses (2021). He organizes international workshops like the Good Governance of the Late Medieval City (2023). Labs & Teams : He contributes to the IOS-Platforms at Utrecht University, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams on democracy studies. His work with the Erasmus's Opera Omnia project (ASD) involves editing and contextualizing medieval texts.

Previn Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Previn Moore is a Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, specializing in Voice Training and Singing. He has held this position since 2005 and is actively involved in vocal pedagogy and performance. Education: School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati (1974–1981) Indiana University Bloomington (1981–1987), studying under Roy Samuelsen and participating in masterclasses with James King His research and performance focus centers on classical vocal training, operatic repertoire, and musical theater. He has performed extensively across Europe and the U.S., including roles in Don Giovanni , Die Zauberflöte , and Porgy and Bess , and collaborates with institutions like Auburn University's Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement. Moore’s career bridges practical performance and academic instruction, with notable engagements at theaters in Vienna, Graz, Munich, and New York, alongside teaching roles in Hamburg and Vienna.