جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Music Conducting
• Orchestral Music
• Opera
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Marcin Nałęcz-Niesiołowski serves as Professor in the Faculty of Conducting, Composition and Music Theory at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. A distinguished conductor and singer born in Gdynia (1972), he has held major leadership positions including General and Artistic Director of the Białystok Philharmonic (1997-2011) and Director of the Wrocław Opera (2016-2019), with performances spanning Europe, the Americas, and North Africa. Educated at the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, he graduated with distinction in 1996 under Professor Bogusław Madey. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 2007 and habilitation (postdoctoral degree) in 2010 from the same institution, solidifying his academic credentials in music performance. His professional focus encompasses symphonic and operatic conducting across diverse repertoire, from classical masters like Chopin and Tchaikovsky to contemporary Polish composers including Szymanowski and Penderecki. He has premiered new works, recorded award-nominated albums, and performed at prestigious venues such as the European Parliament and Saint Petersburg's Smolny Cathedral, significantly contributing to Poland's musical heritage. Notable honors include: Silver Cross of Merit (2004) Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis (2006) Minister of Culture's Ad Astra Award (2001) Podlaskie Voivodeship Honorary Badge (2016) Through his directorship of major cultural institutions and artistic collaborations with orchestras including National Philharmonic Orchestra and Sinfonia Varsovia, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership. His work with the Warsaw Chamber Orchestra 'Little Philharmonic' and guest conducting at Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera since 1999 continues to shape Poland's contemporary music scene.

• Vocal Performance
• Baritone Singing
• Opera
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Leszek Skrla is a distinguished Polish baritone singer and professor at the Faculty of Vocal and Acting, Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. Graduating with distinction from the same institution in 1988, he has performed over 40 operatic leading roles globally and received accolades including the Theatre Award of the Pomeranian Voivodeship . His career highlights include debuts at the Baltic Opera (1988), international collaborations (e.g., Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Staatstheater Nurnberg), and recordings with DUX. He has also contributed to vocal pedagogy since 1987. Awards: 22nd International Anton Dvorak Vocal Competition (1987) Ada Sari Vocal Competition (1988) Professor title from President Komorowski Notable Roles: Figaro ( The Barber of Seville ), Wolfram ( Tannhäuser ), Iago ( Otello ), Scarpia ( Tosca ) Collaborations: UNESCO Hall (Paris), Opera Nova (Bydgoszcz), Krakow Opera Festival

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Oratorio
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam Zdunikowski is a Professor at the F. Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz and the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music (Białystok Branch), where he has taught since 2014. Concurrently, he maintains a celebrated 30-year career as a soloist at the Grand Theatre of the National Opera, having performed over 2,000 times globally with a repertoire spanning 70 operatic roles and numerous oratorio/cantata works. His academic background includes degrees from the Vocal and Acting Department of the Academy of Music in Warsaw and Cultural Institution Management from the University of Warsaw. Research and Artistic Interests: Zdunikowski specializes in vocal arts, focusing on operatic performance, oratorio, cantata traditions, and music pedagogy. His work bridges artistic practice with cultural management. Awards and Honors: Winner of the inaugural 'Ad Astra' Award (Minister of Culture and Art) Silver Medal for Merit to Culture 'Gloria Artis' 'Honoris Gratia' Badge (Mayor of Krakow) Laureate of multiple Polish/international vocal competitions He founded/directs the Penderecki Vocal Competition and frequently chairs juries for national vocal contests, emphasizing his commitment to nurturing new talent.

Donna Fletcherمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Voice
• Musical Theatre
• Theatre Direction
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Donna Fletcher is an Instructor at the Desautels Faculty of Music, University of Manitoba, and serves as Director of the Musical Theatre Ensemble. She holds a BMus from the University of Manitoba, a Diploma in Musical Theatre from Banff Centre for the Arts, and an MMus from the University of Toronto. She is actively engaged in teaching, coaching, adjudication, and workshops nationally, and also teaches at the Theatre Department of the University of Winnipeg. Additionally, she is a member of Edmonton’s Opera NUOVA faculty and co-founder of Dry Cold Productions, a Winnipeg-based theatre company focused on modern musical theatre. Her performance career spans principal roles with notable Canadian institutions such as Charlottetown Festival, Drayton Festival, Rainbow Stage, and Manitoba Opera. She was inducted into the Rainbow Stage Wall of Fame in 2012 and made history as the first Winnipeg female Director to helm a production ( Annie ) at the theatre. Her directing credits include Winnipeg premieres of Sweeney Todd , The Addams Family , and The Bridges of Madison County , alongside operatic and theatrical productions across Canada.

Katherine Twaddleمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Opera Directing
• Music Performance
• Physical Theatre
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Katherine Twaddle is an Instructor at the Desautels Faculty of Music , University of Manitoba, where she coordinates Opera Studies and teaches performance skills. She has directed for major UK opera companies like English National Opera and Royal Opera House Covent Garden, and has led productions in Canada including Puccini's Madama Butterfly and Janacek's Jenufa . Education: BMus, University of Toronto PGCE, Middlesex University Her teaching philosophy emphasizes holistic development, integrating body, mind, and spirit to cultivate artistic curiosity and technical excellence. She trained in operatic stage direction at the Banff Centre (1987-1989) and with English National Opera. Research and creative work includes exploring Michael Chekhov's physical theatre techniques, Shakespearean text interpretation, and historical Baroque gesture. She has created libretti such as Angela and Her Sisters and developed condensed opera productions like Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Handel’s Rinaldo .

• Opera
• Choral Music
• Vocal Coaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deena Grier is a Lecturer at the Desautels Faculty of Music within the University of Manitoba . She serves as a collaborative pianist and vocal coach, working extensively in choral and operatic settings. Education : Post-Baccalaureate Diploma from the University of Manitoba, MMus from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee Her research interests align with her practical expertise in Opera , Choral Music , Vocal Coaching , and Diction Coaching . She has performed with notable organizations such as the Boston Conservatory Opera and Manitoba Underground Opera, and currently collaborates with the Winnipeg Boy’s Choir and the University of Manitoba’s Opera Theatre Ensemble. Notable performances include music directing L’incoronazione di Poppea at Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface and premiering Michael McKay’s The Confused Castrato . She continues to coach young vocalists privately and in academic settings.

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Classical Music
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Julija Stupnianek Kalėdienė is an Associate Professor at the Department of Vocal Performance, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA), and a principal soprano at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT) since 2000. Appointed to the LMTA faculty in 2005, she attained the rank of Associate Professor in 2015. Her academic foundation includes a master's degree from LMTA (2003), earned after commencing studies in 1991. She refined her artistry through master classes with Ingeborg Wamser (Vienna, 1999), Galina Preobrazhenskaya (Moscow, 2000), and Håkan Hagegård (Sweden, 2000). Her research and pedagogical focus centers on vocal performance, operatic interpretation, and cross-cultural repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works. She specializes in Lithuanian and Russian operas while maintaining expertise in Italian, German, and French traditions. Her pedagogy emphasizes vocal technique, linguistic precision (Russian C2, Italian B2, German B2), and dramatic characterization across 20+ leading roles. Her distinguished accolades include the Grand Prix at the International Competition for Singers "Art in the 21st Century" (Kiev, 2005) and the Regina di Romanza nomination (San-Marino, 2018). Additional honors: 3rd prize, Dichler-Sato International Competition, Vienna (1999) 3rd prize, International Vocal Competition Romansiada, Moscow (2000) 1st prize, Vincė Jonuškaitė-Zaunienė Competition, Vilnius (2000, 2001) 3rd prize, International Competition of Concertmasters and Singers, Vilnius (2005) Lempaala International Competition for opera singers, Finland (2006) Musical Performance and Pedagogy competition, Lonigo, Italy (2011) She actively advances vocal pedagogy through international master classes (Kazakhstan, Italy, Greece) and maintains an extensive performance schedule across European festivals and venues including the State Kremlin Palace and Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society. Her concert collaborations with ensemble Cantus demonstrate deep engagement with chamber repertoire.

Matthew Wilson Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Theatre
• Neuroscience and Theatre
• Multimedia Performance
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Matthew Wilson Smith is Professor of German Studies and Professor of Theater and Performance Studies at Stanford University, with prior faculty positions at Cornell University and Boston University. His interdisciplinary work bridges performance theory, neuroscience history, and multimedia aesthetics. His educational background: B.A., Brown University (1993) M.A., University of Chicago (1995) M.A. and Ph.D., Columbia University (2002) Smith specializes in historical intersections between theatre and scientific paradigms, particularly 19th-century neuroscience's influence on theatrical subjectivity and modernist opera's relationship to technological innovation. His research traces multimedia performance genealogies from Wagner to contemporary digital art, examining how scientific concepts shape artistic expression across eras. Core methodologies integrate archival analysis with theoretical frameworks from performance studies and science history. His publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on art-science dialogues: early work established multimedia performance lineages, mid-career research explored neural subjectivity in theatre history, and recent scholarship examines modernist opera's interdisciplinary dimensions. This evolution demonstrates deepening engagement with how scientific revolutions catalyze artistic innovation. Award recognitions: George Freedley Memorial Award finalist (2017) for The Nervous Stage MSA Book Prize shortlist (2016) for Modernism and Opera Smith maintains active creative practice as a playwright with productions at the Eugene O'Neill Musical Theater Conference and Richard Foreman's Ontological-Hysteric Theater. His academic service includes editorial roles for critical editions and interdisciplinary anthologies, though specific grant funding details aren't documented in the source material.

• Conducting
• Piano Performance
• Chamber Music
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Michał Krężlewski serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Conducting at the Faculty of Conducting, Composition and Music Theory, Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, while concurrently directing the Baltic Opera Orchestra in Gdańsk since August 2021. His dual roles bridge academic instruction and professional opera production across major European repertoire. His educational foundation includes dual master's degrees from the Academy of Music in Gdańsk: Piano performance under Professor Waldemar Wojtal Symphonic and opera conducting under Professor Zygmunt Rychert and Professor Kai Bumann Krężlewski's expertise centers on operatic conducting, piano performance, and chamber music interpretation with emphasis on classical/romantic works by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, and Polish composers including Moniuszko. His repertoire spans over 20 major productions including "The Magic Flute," "La Bohème," "Carmen," and Moniuszko's "The Countess." His competitive achievements include: 2nd Prize at EPTA International Competition (Belgium, 2002) 1st Prize with dual special awards at IJ Paderewski National Piano Competition (2004) Diploma for outstanding accompaniment at International Brass Instruments Competition (2017) No information regarding student advising or research grants is documented in the source material. Professionally, Krężlewski collaborates with the Baltic Opera Orchestra, Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra, National Polish Radio Orchestra in Katowice, and Polish Chamber Philharmonic in Sopot, having conducted premieres including the orchestral version of "Apocalypse" (Mahler/Nowak Baczyński) in 2022.

• Musicology
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Performance Practice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Svilen Raichev is a researcher affiliated with the National Music Academy 'Professor Pancho Vladigerov' in Bulgaria. His work spans vocal pedagogy, performance practice, music theory, and historical analysis, with a focus on Bulgarian music traditions and avant-garde influences. Research Interests Vocal posture and teaching methodologies Operatic innovation and analysis 20th-century music challenges Historical dance in stage art Cultural policy impacts on music Digital resources for musicians Selected Publications His 2016 works include analyses of Georgi Zlatev-Cherkin's pedagogical principles, avant-garde operas, enharmonic phenomena in Beethoven, and methodological approaches to Bulgarian amateur music movements.

• Choral Conducting
• Oratorio-Cantata Conducting
• Voice Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Agnieszka Długołęcka-Kuraś is a Doctor of Musical Arts graduate with distinction from the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, specializing in choral conducting under Prof. Waldemar Górski. She holds a master’s degree in choral conducting and a bachelor’s degree in piano. Currently, she serves as Director of the Baltic Opera Choir (since 2018) and conductor of the Baltic Opera Children's Opera Choir (since 2017) and the Canzonetta Children's Choir at the F. Nowowiejski General Primary and Secondary Music School in Gdańsk (since 2016). Her career includes international performance tours and leadership in choral projects. Doctor of Musical Arts (with distinction) Master's in Choral Conducting (Class of Prof. Waldemar Górski) Bachelor's in Piano (Class of Dr. Paweł Rydel) Agnieszka's research and professional focus centers on choral conducting methodologies, voice production techniques, and artistic-scientific integration in choir training. Her work emphasizes performance excellence in operatic and oratorio contexts, with international collaboration in projects like ReVoice! and EuroChoir. She has participated in masterclasses with renowned conductors such as R. Joost, J. Eik Tulve, and Prof. P.R. Crabb, enhancing her expertise in choral and vocal pedagogy. Director, Baltic Opera Choir (2018–present) Conductor, Baltic Opera Children's Choir (2017–present) Founder, Synergia Artistic-Scientific Circle

Reinaldo Moyaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immigrant Narratives in Music
• Latin American and Caribbean Music
• Opera Composition
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Reinaldo Moya is an Associate Professor of Music at Wellesley College, where he teaches music theory, composition, film scoring, and Latin American/Caribbean music. A Venezuelan-American composer and educator, his work explores immigrant stories, identity, and contemporary social issues through vibrant musical forms. Recipient of the Charles Ives Fellowship, McKnight Composers Fellowship, Van Lier Fellowship, and Aaron Copland Award Commissioned by Minnesota Opera and Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Former Composer-Resident at The Schubert Club (2017-2019) Advocate for decolonizing musical canon and global music education His compositions have been performed by renowned ensembles including the Minnesota Orchestra, Juilliard Orchestra, and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. Moya's teaching integrates creativity and cultural analysis, emphasizing real-world applications of musical knowledge. He holds degrees from West Virginia University and The Juilliard School, where he studied with Samuel Adler and Robert Beaser.

• Vocal Coaching
• Piano Performance
• Art Song
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lada Valešová serves as a Tutor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, specializing in vocal coaching for Russian and Czech repertoire while directing the Russian Vocal Repertoire Class. Her dual career bridges elite performance and pedagogy across major European opera institutions. Her academic foundation includes: Prague Conservatoire Prague Music Academy Guildhall School of Music & Drama (full scholarship recipient for three years) National Opera Studio (alumnus) Valešová’s artistic identity centers on Slavic vocal traditions, with deep expertise in Russian and Czech art song interpretation. She champions linguistic authenticity and stylistic precision in romantic/20th-century repertoire, particularly through collaborative piano work that illuminates textual nuances in operatic and concert contexts. Her coaching methodology integrates historical performance practice with contemporary vocal techniques. Her distinguished honors include: Two awards at the International Smetana Piano Competition Alexander Wise Memorial Prize for romantic music performance Best Piano Duo Prize (with Zoë Mather) for Bartók’s Concerto As a mentor, Valešová shapes emerging talent through institutional roles at Guildhall and the National Opera Studio, while serving on the Anglo-Czechoslovak Trust Music Competition jury. Her Emmy Destinn Foundation board membership directly supports early-career singers through targeted funding and masterclasses. Performance engagements with orchestras like the Bamberg Symphony demonstrate her commitment to artistic excellence beyond the classroom. Her international collaborations span the Royal Opera House, Scottish Opera, Glyndebourne, and Garsington Festival Opera, maintaining active partnerships with institutions that define the European operatic landscape.

• European Union Law
• Institutional Law
• Disability Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emmanuelle Saulnier-Cassia is an Associate Professor of Public Law at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) , where she co-directs the Master 2 Recherche Droit international et européen des droits fondamentaux and has held leadership roles including Deputy Director of the DEM Doctoral School and Director of the Versailles Saint Quentin Laboratory public institutions (VIP) . Her academic career spans roles in doctoral education, research governance, and cross-institutional collaboration with Paris-Saclay University. Her interdisciplinary research bridges European Union Law with theater studies and human rights , focusing on contentious dramaturgical quarrels, EU legal frameworks, and cultural administration. She has authored and edited significant works on EU terrorism sanctions, parliamentary participation in European integration, and art-law intersections. Recent publications explore EU-Brexit legal dynamics , operatic interpretations of human rights , and censorship in performing arts . Her academic service includes jury memberships for national competitions and scientific prize evaluations. 2022 : Senate thesis prize jury member 2016 : IHEDN scientific prize jury appointment

Thomas Rowellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Music Education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Rowell is a Professor of Music at the University of South Alabama, where he serves as the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music, Coordinator of Vocal Studies, and director of USA Opera Theatre. He teaches studio voice, vocal pedagogy, and opera history and literature. Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Union University Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Austin Peay State University Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary A tenor with an active performing career, Dr. Rowell has performed over 40 operatic roles and served as a soloist with orchestras such as Nashville Symphony, Mobile Symphony, and University of South Alabama Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble. He has performed internationally in Europe and Asia and will direct USA Opera Theatre’s production of Offenbach’s *Orpheus in the Underworld* in March 2025. Dr. Rowell is a long-term member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), currently serving as President of the Alabama Chapter and previously as Auditions Chair for the Alabama Chapter and Southeastern Region.