جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jacek Gresztaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Opera Performance
• Vocal Studies
• Classical Singing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jacek Greszta is a Professor and current Dean of the Faculty of Vocal Performance and Acting at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, serving the 2020-2024 term. He has taught at the institution since 2006 and was awarded the title of Professor of Art in April 2021 after obtaining his postdoctoral degree in musical arts (vocal studies) in 2016. His academic background includes: Studies at the Academy of Music in Warsaw (Faculty of Vocal Studies and Acting, 1986) under A. Dankowska Transfer to the Academy of Music in Poznań (1989) under M. Moździerz, graduating in 1993 Professor Greszta's research centers on operatic vocal performance and Polish musical heritage. As an internationally recognized bass, he has performed 30+ roles across Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and Moniuszko repertoire in 15+ countries, with scholarly focus on vocal technique preservation and national opera traditions. His academic work bridges performance practice with pedagogy, emphasizing Moniuszko's contributions to Slavic opera. Key recognitions include: Golden Orpheus award for the DVD recording of Paderewski's Manru (2013) Two honors from the Marshal of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship for artistic excellence Administratively, he served as Head of the Vocal Studies Department before his deanship, overseeing curriculum development and faculty coordination. His collaborations span major Polish philharmonics and opera houses, including long-term engagements with Silesian Opera (Bytom) and Opera Nova (Bydgoszcz), where he premiered anniversary productions.

Annette Jollesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Theater Production
• Television Direction
• Arts Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annette Jolles is a distinguished Lecturer with a prolific career in theater and television direction, production, and arts management. She has received 22 Emmy Awards and is affiliated with organizations such as Live From Lincoln Center, PBS, The Little Orchestra Society, and Portland Stage Company. Her work spans symphonic concerts, operatic productions, and Off-Broadway premieres, including collaborations with renowned artists like Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom, Jr. She is a founding partner of KTW Productions and has led projects like Keeping the Word and The Handshake . Her educational contributions include residencies with The Little Orchestra Society and collaborations with institutions like the York Theatre Company and Portland Stage Company. Upcoming projects include directing the world premiere of Madeleines (2022 National Jewish Plays Contest winner) in 2025. Key Productions: Live From Lincoln Center broadcasts, PBS's Stars on Stage , Symphony Space's Wall to Wall Bernstein , and Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival. Operatic Works: Directed Così fan tutte (Alice Tully Hall), The Singing Heart (David Geffen Hall), and John Luther Adams’ In the Name of the Earth . Awards: 22 Emmy Awards. Grants & Labs: Produced over 50 programs at NYC's Symphony Space, including Project Broadway and gala concerts of Pippin and Cabaret .

Anna A. Bermanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature
• Nineteenth-Century English Literature
• Family and Kinship in Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna A. Berman serves as Associate Professor of Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature and Culture within the Slavonic Studies section of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, where she is also a Fellow of Clare College. Previously, she held an Associate Professorship at McGill University's Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in Montreal, Canada. Her academic credentials include: B.A. from Brown University M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge Ph.D. from Princeton University Dr. Berman's research centers on nineteenth-century Russian and English novels, with specialized focus on family structures, kinship dynamics, love, and marriage. She extensively examines the intersection of scientific thought (particularly Darwinism and Mechnikov's phagocyte theory) with literary production, alongside operatic adaptations of Russian classics. Her current scholarly mission prioritizes recovering the legacy of marginalized nineteenth-century Russian women novelists, especially Nadezhda Khvoshchinskaya and Evgenia Tur. Her publication trajectory reveals sustained investigation into familial relationships within nineteenth-century literature, with sibling dynamics constituting a dominant theme across both Russian and English novels. She has pioneered critical analysis of science-literature dialogues in Russian contexts while recently shifting toward feminist recovery projects that challenge canonical exclusions in Russian literary history. Dr. Berman actively supervises postgraduate research, welcoming MPhil and PhD candidates pursuing topics aligned with her expertise in nineteenth-century Russian literature, comparative family narratives, and science-literature intersections. Within Cambridge's academic ecosystem, she contributes to the Slavonic Studies research community and participates in the Cambridge Centre for Central and East European Studies (CamCCEEES), advancing collaborative scholarship on Eastern European cultural production.

Christoph Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Lighting Design
• Theatre Technology
• Scenography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph Wagner is a Lecturer in Lighting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he has been employed since 2012. He holds a PhD (part-time) in scenography jointly from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the University of St. Andrews, focusing on technological advancements in lighting design and archival methodologies since 1960. His research involves the Francis Reid Archive, Glyndebourne Opera archives, and practitioner interviews. Education: Graduated with distinction from Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh, completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Higher Arts Education, and is pursuing his PhD. Research interests revolve around the intersection of technology and lighting design, particularly how innovations shape artistic expression and archival practices. He explores how historical lighting techniques are preserved and revived through modern digital tools, with a focus on operatic productions and archival documentation. Professional work includes lighting design for diverse theatre genres (devised theatre, cabaret, corporate events) across international stages, including the Tron Theatre, Soho Theatre, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, and The Arches. Notable projects include Hamlet , Victory , One Green Bottle , and collaborations with comedians like Eddie Izzard and Catherine Tate. His technical contributions are praised for enhancing dramatic storytelling through lighting, such as creating atmospheric tension in How To Act Around Cops and guiding audiences through narrative journeys in Victory .

• Modern History
• Cultural History
• European Court Societies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pauline Lemaigre-Gaffier is a Lecturer in Modern History at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), affiliated with the Institute of Cultural and International Studies (IECI) and the Department of History. She co-leads the VoCriPat project (2023–present) and participates in the DIM PAMIR committee (2022–present) and ANR ACADEC project (2022–present). Her research focuses on European court societies (festivals, ceremonies, urban interactions) Cultural history (material culture, documentary writings) Political history (public finance, administrative practices) Economic history (privileges and businesses) Heritage sciences Her 15 most recent publications explore topics like archival practices in early modern Europe French court administration of the arts economic networks of privileged enterprises royal household logistics spanning 2015–2024, with upcoming works on economic history and heritage sciences in 2025. She has received the Benabou Prize (2012) and was a Thiers Foundation scholarship holder (2009–2010) . Her career includes editorial roles at Entre-Temps (2021–2023) and educational management for the 'Music, Performance, and Heritage' degree (2014–2016). She collaborates with institutions like the Centre de recherche du Château de Versailles and the Heritage Sciences Foundation.

• Music History
• Music and Politics
• Global Music History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amanda Hsieh is an Assistant Professor of Musicology in the Department of Music at Durham University. Her research examines the intersection of music and politics, with a particular focus on global music history and transnational exchanges between East Asia and Central/Western Europe during the 19th-20th centuries. Her current book project, 'The Japanese Empire's German Art Music, 1910–1945', investigates musico-political networks connecting Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. Hsieh employs interdisciplinary approaches including global history, biography, and infrastructure theory to analyze how Western art music influenced Japanese state-building initiatives. Dr. Hsieh actively builds equitable scholarly networks as co-founder of the Asian-German Studies in Music Working Group and former co-chair of the AMS Global East Asian Music Research Study Group. She serves as Reviews Editor for the Journal of the Royal Musical Association, where she promotes linguistic and geographical diversity in music scholarship. Her recent publications explore themes of gender representation in opera, cultural diplomacy through music, and methodological challenges in global music history. She has received prestigious awards including the Kurt Weill Prize and Jerome Roche Prize for her contributions to music scholarship. Dr. Hsieh currently supervises PhD research on women opera singers in 19th-century Britain and welcomes doctoral applicants interested in music and mobility, music and politics, and global music history.

Paize Keulemansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Literature
• Oral Literature
• Written Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paize Keulemans is an Associate Professor of Chinese Literature at Princeton University's Department of East Asian Studies. His research focuses on the interplay between oral and written literary traditions in Chinese literature, particularly exploring acoustic dimensions in 19th-century martial arts fiction and the role of gossip and rumor in 17th-century texts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2004) and a B.A. from Leiden University (Netherlands). His work bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, examining topics like Dutch-Chinese interactions since the 17th century and the adaptation of classical texts like The Three Kingdoms into modern media such as video games. Education: Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Literatures, University of Chicago B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Leiden University Research Interests: Acoustic imagination in printed novels Rumor dynamics in late-Ming literature Cultural exchanges between the Netherlands and China Modern adaptations of classical Chinese narratives Publications highlight his exploration of Ming-Qing transition narratives through Dutch tragic plays and the sonic dimensions of martial arts fiction. Current projects include analyzing video game adaptations of classical texts and the role of 'idleness' in literary production.

Claudia Lehmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Art
• Visual Communication
• Video Installation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudia Lehmann is a University Professor of Film Art & Visual Communication at the Institute for Open Arts, Department of Scenography at Mozarteum University Salzburg. She has been a professor at Mozarteum University since 2019 and previously served as a visiting professor at the Berlin Weissensee Art Academy. As a faculty member, she contributes to the Institute management, teaches as a Teacher, and serves on the Curricular Commission. Dr. Lehmann holds a doctorate in physics (Dr. rer. nat.) with her dissertation "GAUGE COVARIANT MULTISCALE ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS" published through DESY-Publications in 2004. Her academic journey reflects a unique interdisciplinary trajectory from scientific research to artistic practice. Claudia Lehmann's research interests center around the intersection of art and science, with particular focus on perception, reality, and systemic phenomena. Her work spans documentaries, feature films, music videos, art videos, installations, and performances, constantly searching for new forms and formats. She develops visual concepts, video stage sets, and unique live video performances, often in collaboration with Nicolas Stemann. Through her work, she explores diverse possibilities for new structures, especially in the form of artistic collaboration. Her recent artistic output shows a consistent trend toward interdisciplinary work that blends theater, film, and digital media. Lehmann frequently collaborates with Nicolas Stemann and Konrad Hempel, creating innovative performances that integrate video technology with traditional stagecraft. Her work often addresses social and political themes while experimenting with form and presentation. The Institute for Experimental Affairs (IXA), which she co-founded with Konrad Hempel, serves as a platform for exploring the interfaces between science and art through various projects and research initiatives. Dr. Lehmann has received several prestigious awards for her work: Samsung Smartfilm Award 2013 Shocking Shorts Award 2007 Nomination for German Documentary Film Music Prize 2013 Nomination for Studio Hamburg Young Talent Prize for Best Screenplay As an educator and researcher, Lehmann has developed numerous collaborative projects and performances that have been featured at major international festivals including the Berlin International Film Festival, Leipzig Documentary Film Festival, and various theater festivals. Her work with IXA represents a significant research initiative at the intersection of science and art. Lehmann co-founded the Institute for Experimental Affairs (IXA) with visual artist and composer Konrad Hempel. Through IXA, she conducts research and realizes projects at the interfaces between science and art. Her collaborative work spans theater productions, film projects, and interactive installations that have been presented at venues including the Schauspielhaus Zürich, Münchner Kammerspiele, Opéra Comique Paris, and various international festivals.

Sylwia Janiak-Kobylińskaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Orchestral Conducting
• Music Theory
• Artistic Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sylwia Janiak-Kobylińska is a Polish conductor, educator, and artistic leader currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Conducting, Composition, and Music Theory at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. She is President of the SAJ Foundation Supporting Young Artists, founder of the Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra of the Youth, and an active participant in international music competitions and festivals. Her work spans symphonic and opera conducting, artistic direction of multidisciplinary projects, and pedagogical leadership. Her research interests focus on Orchestral Conducting Contemporary Music Interpretation Artistic Education for Youth Symphonic and Opera Collaboration Cultural Management in Music Interdisciplinary Art Projects Her recent artistic projects, such as the inUnity. Contemporary Music from Gdańsk album and the Homage to Szymborska concert series, highlight collaborations between classical and jazz composers, youth orchestras, and interdisciplinary teams. These works emphasize themes of unity, cultural heritage, and innovation in music education. Scientific awards and recognitions include Meritorious for Polish Culture badge (2023) Antoni Wit Award at the G. Fitelberg Conducting Competition Multiple Rector’s Awards at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk Pomeranian Artistic Award in 'Artistic Hope' category As an educator, she leads orchestral workshops, mentors students across multiple faculties, and pioneered the 4C’s in Music Art program (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication). Her leadership in the SAJ Foundation and Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra of the Youth has fostered over 1000 young musicians since 2011.

John Severnمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Theatre Studies
• Opera
• Shakespeare
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Severn is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Department of International Studies: Languages and Cultures. His career spans academia, law, and translation, with a focus on theatre internationalization, Shakespearean adaptation, and community engagement. Education: PhD in Theatre Studies and English, University of New South Wales MA(Hons) in Shakespeare and Theatre, University of Birmingham LLB(Hons) in Law and French, University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Edinburgh BA(Hons) in Theatre Studies and Opera Studies, University of Manchester/Rose Bruford College CertHE in Scottish Gaelic language and culture, University of the Highlands and Islands His research explores theatre and internationalization through opera, musicals, and Shakespearean adaptation. He investigates how performing arts foster inclusive/exclusive communities and addresses barriers to participation. His work intersects European cultural history, arts policy, and transnational practices. Recent publications highlight trends in Shakespearean operatic adaptation, Australian theatre censorship, and decolonial processes in performance. His co-edited works include The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Internationalization and Theatre and Internationalization: Perspectives from Australia, Germany, and Beyond . Dr. Severn collaborates with institutions like the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and the Goethe-Institut Australia. He founded the research cluster 'Staging Migration in Berlin' and co-organizes international conferences on theatre internationalization.

Nicola Jürgensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clarinet Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Performance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Nicola Jürgensen is a distinguished German clarinetist and Professor of Clarinet at Faculty 1 of Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany. She also serves as Dean of Faculty 1 and is a Confidential Lecturer for the German Academic Scholarship Foundation. Her career seamlessly integrates performance, education, and artistic leadership. She is the Artistic Director of WDR 3 Campus Concerts and a board member of the Folkwang University Foundation. Professor of Clarinet, Folkwang University of the Arts (2018–present) Dean, Faculty 1 Artistic Director, WDR 3 Campus Concerts Board of Directors, Folkwang University Foundation Principal Clarinet (former), WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne (2001–2018) Regular coach, German National Youth Orchestra (2020–present) Nicola Jürgensen's research and artistic interests center on clarinet performance, chamber music, and contemporary repertoire. She is deeply committed to historical performance practice, evidenced by her recordings on basset clarinet, and to expanding the global reach of classical music through international masterclasses and festivals. Her work bridges traditional European repertoire and modern experimental works, including performances in avant-garde operatic productions. She has collaborated with leading orchestras and ensembles worldwide, from Berlin and Leipzig to New York, Bangkok, and Auckland. Her recent artistic output reveals a strong focus on rediscovered works (e.g., Wilms' concerto), contemporary compositions (e.g., Kancheli, Zwilich), and cross-cultural collaborations (e.g., German Masters Music Festival in Thailand). She emphasizes pedagogical innovation and performance excellence, mentoring students who now hold principal roles in Germany’s top orchestras. Her recordings and performances consistently highlight expressive depth, technical mastery, and scholarly engagement with historical instruments and arrangements. Scientific and Artistic Awards: Mozart Prize, Wiesbaden Mozart Society German Music Competition Soloists' Prize (1999) Germany Radio Promotion Prize (2002) Nicola Jürgensen has been instrumental in guiding numerous students into prestigious orchestral positions and leads the ensemble 'Folkwang Clarinets' with her students. She holds multiple leadership roles in academic and artistic institutions and continues to perform as a guest principal clarinetist with major orchestras like the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. Her involvement in grants and funding appears indirect through institutional roles and festival organization. She is actively involved with several artistic initiatives, including the 'Spannungen' festival, WDR 3 Campus Concerts, and international masterclass programs. Her ensemble collaborations and educational outreach reflect a sustained commitment to excellence, innovation, and accessibility in classical music.

Naomi Matsumotoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Opera Studies
• Music History
• Baroque Period
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Naomi Matsumoto is a Reader in Music at Goldsmiths, University of London , specializing in opera studies, music historiography, and Baroque performance practices. She serves as Convenor of the Integrated Degree in Music and International Admissions Tutor, bridging academic administration with research leadership. Key affiliations: Royal Musical Association, Society for Seventeenth-Century Music, Japan Musicological Society Fellowships: Royal Society of Arts, Royal Historical Society Research Interests include: Operatic madness from Monteverdi to Donizetti Baroque performance conventions and manuscript studies Transnational reception of Western opera in Japan Interdisciplinary work with medical history and cultural studies Her publications focus on Lucia di Lammermoor , Carmen , and Madama Butterfly , examining their cultural adaptations and diagnostic representations. Recent projects explore Wagner's influence on Japanese theatre and Bess of Bedlam's identity crisis. Scientific Awards : Overseas Research Scholarship British Federation of Women Graduates Award Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Award Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Award Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Award Royal Musical Association Prize As an educator , she supervises areas in 17th-19th century Italian opera, intercultural reception studies, and Baroque performance. She contributes to critical editions and liner notes for major musical releases.

• Composition for Screen
• Film Music
• Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dimitri Scarlato serves as Area Leader in Masters Programmes in Composition for Screen and Doctoral Supervisor at the Royal College of Music's Faculty of Composition. Holding a Doctorate in Composition from the RCM (2014) alongside prior studies at Guildhall School of Music & Drama (2004) and Rome's Conservatorio di Musica S.Cecilia, he maintains active roles in academic leadership and doctoral supervision while continuing professional creative work. His research spans film composition, opera, and contemporary classical music with specialized focus on screen-based media. Key interests include soundtrack production techniques, cross-cultural narrative scoring, and innovative vocal composition for modern contexts. His work integrates academic rigor with industry practice through film scores, operatic productions, and multimedia performances that bridge traditional and contemporary forms. Scarlato's recent creative output demonstrates consistent thematic development in audiovisual storytelling, with increasing sophistication in emotional resonance and cultural contextualization across film and opera formats. His projects frequently explore Italian cinematic traditions while incorporating international perspectives from collaborations at venues like Berlinale Talent Campus and Royal Opera House. 2nd Prize, Opera Harmony Digital Opera Festival (2020) for 'A Life Reset' Award for Soundtrack to Short Film 'Intolerance' (2021) RCM Rising Star Selection (2010) As Doctoral Supervisor, Scarlato guides emerging composers through rigorous academic and creative development, emphasizing practical industry integration. His professional engagements include conducting premieres of contemporary operas across Europe and high-profile collaborations such as coaching Sir Michael Caine for the film 'Youth' (2015). Current projects focus on expanding composition techniques for digital media platforms while maintaining strong connections to traditional performance venues.

Glen McGillivrayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Performance and Emotion
• Eighteenth-Century Acting
• Theatricality and Theatrical Metaphor
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Glen McGillivray is an Associate Professor and Research Director in the Discipline of Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Sydney. He holds a BA (Honours) from Flinders University (1988) and a PhD from the University of Sydney (2004). His research focuses on performance and emotion, eighteenth-century acting practices, and the role of archives in preserving theatrical history. McGillivray has held academic roles at Western Sydney University and NIDA, where he developed the graduate program in Practice-Based Research. He currently serves as President of the Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama, and Performance Studies (ADSA) and chairs the editorial boards of Australasian Drama Studies and About Performance . His recent research explores emotions in Argentine tango performance and the emotional dynamics of eighteenth-century theatre, challenging conventional views of empathy in actor-audience interactions. He has led major ARC-funded projects, including AusStage (2007–2012), and authored influential works like Actors, Audiences, and Emotions in the Eighteenth Century (2023). McGillivray has supervised over ten PhD and master’s students, focusing on topics like fringe theatre economics and Shakespearean performance techniques. His teaching includes courses on acting methodologies and Shakespearean rehearsal practices.

Shaun Brownمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

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

Dr. Shaun Brown is the Director of Performance and Voice Performance Fellow at The University of Queensland's School of Music, within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas and a Master's from UQ. His career spans over three decades with Opera Queensland, where he has performed in over 50 productions, including Don Giovanni, Carmen, and Così fan Tutte. Internationally, he has collaborated with institutions like Opéra de Lyon and the Center for Contemporary Opera in New York. His research focuses on vocal performance practices, particularly Erich Korngold's early Lieder. Notable performances include roles in Britten’s War Requiem, Bach’s St Matthew Passion, and Handel’s Messiah. Recent engagements include OQ’s Festival of Outback Opera productions and recitals with Brisbane Music Festival. He actively participates in workshops, masterclasses, and community arts initiatives. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts, University of North Texas Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland Research interests emphasize historical vocal performance techniques, interpretation of 20th-century Lieder, and contemporary opera. His 2016 thesis on Korngold’s works highlights interdisciplinary approaches to vocal pedagogy and musical analysis. Though no explicit awards are listed, his critical acclaim and long-term institutional contributions reflect professional recognition. He oversees performance training at UQ, mentoring emerging artists through Opera Queensland’s Young Artist program. Collaborations include Brisbane Chorale, Queensland Youth Orchestras, and festivals like Jimbour’s Outback Opera. Key venues include Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre, and St John's Cathedral, showcasing his versatility across operatic, concert, and recital formats.