جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anja Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 18th-Century English Literature and Culture
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Constructions of Childhood in Literature and Culture
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Anja Müller is a Professor at the University of Siegen , specializing in English Literature and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. Her research spans 18th-century English literature , children's and young adult literature , and neomedievalism in contemporary media, including A Song of Ice and Fire and role-playing games. She leads the Research Center for European Children's and Young Adult Literature and co-edits the book series Studies in European Literature for Children and Young Adults . Education : Magister Artium (1995), PhD (2000) in English Literary Studies Positions : W3 Professor at University of Siegen (since 2010), previously held positions at TU Chemnitz, Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg, and Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Greifswald Research Focus : Explores intersections of childhood construction , canon formation , and intermedial adaptation . Notable projects include DFG-funded work on canon and social imaginaries in British children's literature and the edited book series on European children's literature. Publication Trends reflect her expertise in 18th-century cultural discourse (e.g., periodicals, garden symbolism), children's canon dynamics , and fantasy literature analysis (e.g., Tolkien, Stoppard, Game of Thrones). Scientific Recognition : Children's Literature Association Honor Book (2009) CDE-Award (2002) for her dissertation DFG and Fritz Thyssen Stiftung project funding International fellowships (e.g., Roger W. Eddy Fellowship, DAAD grants) Labs and Teams : Directs the Research Center 'European Children's and Young Adult Literature' and collaborates with institutions like the University of Tübingen and Routledge. Coordinates DFG projects and international conferences on canon studies and childhood representation.

Shaun Brownمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Classical Voice Performance
• Opera
• Music Performance
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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.

• Hispanic Studies
• Colonial Latin American Literature
• Slavery and Literacy in Colonial Latin America
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Professor Jose Jouve-Martin is a faculty member in the Department of Hispanic Studies at McGill University. His research focuses on the intersection of history and literature in colonial Latin America, particularly exploring themes of slavery, literacy, and colonialism. He has held significant academic roles including Director of Undergraduate Programs in Hispanic Studies and has been funded by major grants such as SSHRC and FQRSC. His work spans monographs, peer-reviewed articles, and edited volumes, with notable publications like Esclavos de la ciudad letrada (2005). He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on colonial literature, the baroque, and Afro-Hispanic studies. Education: Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature, Georgetown University (2003) Licenciatura in Philosophy, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (1994) His research interests include the cultural history of opera, funerary rituals in the Spanish Empire, and the role of writing among enslaved populations. He has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students on topics ranging from colonial drama to modern Latin American literature. His international collaborations include membership in the MCRI 'The Hispanic Baroque' and Brown University's research groups. Prof. Jouve-Martin’s scholarly contributions have been recognized with awards such as an honorable mention for the Franklin Pease G.Y. Memorial Prize (2007). He actively participates in academic service roles, including editorial boards for Revista Canadiense de Estudios Hispánicos and Latin American Research Review .

• Contemporary Classical Composition
• Jazz-Classical Fusion
• Orchestral Music
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Dr Mark-Anthony Turnage CBE FRCM serves as Senior Research Fellow in Composition and RCM Research Fellow in Composition at the Royal College of Music. He is a composer of truly international stature whose orchestral and operatic music is often forthright and confrontational, unafraid to mirror the realities of modern life, yet its energy is exhilarating. With his flair for vivid titles and complete absorption of jazz elements into a contemporary classical style, Turnage produces work with strong appeal to an enquiring, often young audience while expressing deep tenderness, especially emotions associated with loss. Turnage's research interests focus on the intersection of contemporary classical music with jazz elements. His work explores: Innovative approaches to orchestral composition Jazz-classical fusion techniques Opera and theatrical music composition Music that addresses contemporary social issues Expressive techniques for conveying emotional depth Vivid musical imagery through descriptive titles An analysis of Turnage's extensive publication record reveals a consistent exploration of emotional depth and technical innovation across more than four decades. His works frequently engage with themes of loss, memory, and social commentary while maintaining a distinctive musical voice that incorporates jazz sensibilities within contemporary classical frameworks. The titles of his compositions often provide vivid imagery that guides the listener's interpretation, reflecting his belief in music's ability to communicate directly with audiences through both confrontation and tenderness. Turnage has received significant recognition for his contributions to music: Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) Fellow of the Royal College of Music (FRCM) As a senior figure in composition at the Royal College of Music, Turnage contributes to the institution's research profile through his creative practice and by serving as a role model for emerging composers. His extensive body of work spanning from 1981 to the present demonstrates remarkable consistency in artistic vision while evolving with contemporary musical developments. Turnage maintains an active creative practice through his composition process, which continues to produce significant works that push the boundaries of contemporary classical music while remaining accessible to diverse audiences. His recent compositions continue to explore emotional depth and technical innovation within the contemporary classical framework.

Luca Zoppelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of 19th-century opera
• History of Venetian music
• Musical dramaturgy
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Luca Zoppelli is a Professor of Musicology at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, since 2000. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Salento (1993–1998 as Lecturer, then Associate Professor) and taught at several Italian conservatories including Padua, Vicenza, and Lecce. His research focuses on 19th-century opera, Venetian music history, musical dramaturgy, and the aesthetics of Baroque music. He co-directs the critical edition of Vincenzo Bellini's works and served as editor of the Schweizer Jahrbuch für Musikwissenschaft / Annales Suisses de Musicologie (2008–2019). Education: Studied Musicology and Literature at Ca' Foscari University in Venice (B.A., 1984 under Giovanni Morelli). Specialized in Baroque music aesthetics, operatic narrative structures, and the interplay between music and drama. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary musicological methodologies. Research interests prominently feature operatic composition processes, the role of narrative in music, and the socio-political dimensions of 19th-century Italian opera. His publications critically analyze composers like Rossini, Verdi, Wagner, and Bellini, with notable contributions to understanding musical dramaturgy and the evolution of operatic forms.

Susan McClaryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• Cultural Analysis of Music
• Gender Studies in Music
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Susan McClary is the Fynette H. Kulas Professor of Music at Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Music (College of Arts and Sciences). A globally influential scholar, she has held professorships at the University of Minnesota, McGill University, UCLA, and the University of Oslo. Her work redefines music analysis by addressing its cultural, social, and gendered dimensions, challenging traditional aesthetic frameworks. Education : PhD in Music (Harvard University, 1976). Earlier degrees include a B.Mus. from Southern Illinois University (SIU). Research Focus : McClary’s interdisciplinary research spans the European classical canon and contemporary popular music. Key themes include gender in music, musical form’s socio-political content, and the intersection of music with identity, particularly in Renaissance and Baroque eras. Her approach emphasizes music as a dynamic social practice rather than an abstract art form. Publications & Impact : She authored landmark books such as Feminine Endings (1991) and Conventional Wisdom (2000), translated into 20+ languages. Her writings bridge musicology with feminist theory, cultural studies, and critical social analysis. Awards : 1995 MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship Advising : Oversaw over 50 doctoral dissertations Courses Taught : Music History, Music Theory, Early-Music Performance Practices Her work remains foundational in redefining music’s role in sociocultural contexts.

Flora Willsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• 19th-Century Music History
• Operatic Culture
• Urban and Cultural History
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Flora Willson is a Senior Lecturer in Music at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Music within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She holds a PhD from King's College London and previously held fellowships at King's College Cambridge and King's College London. Her research focuses on 19th-century opera, urban and cultural history, and music's material culture. Education: BA Music (Selwyn College, Cambridge); MMus and PhD (King’s College London). Research Interests: Willson examines evolving concepts of music production/consumption in the 19th century, with special attention to operatic canons, technological impacts on opera, and cross-cultural musical exchanges. Notable projects include a book on opera’s ties to urban infrastructure in 1890s London/Paris/New York, exploring travel/communication technologies' influence on operatic institutions and performers. Publications reflect her expertise in Puccini, Meyerbeer, Verdi, and opera’s relationship with war/cultural memory. She frequently engages with public audiences through Guardian columns, BBC Radio 3 appearances, and program notes for major opera houses like the Royal Opera House and Glyndebourne. Teaching spans all undergraduate levels with a focus on 19th-century music history, while postgraduate teaching includes research methodologies and specialized opera topics. She has supervised numerous dissertations and advised on projects ranging from film music to dance studies. Grants include leading the ERC-funded 'Music in London 1800–1851' project (2013–2018). She collaborates with institutions like the BBC Proms and Royal Opera House, offering academic communication consultancy. Labs/Teams: Core member of King’s Music Department research group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects linking musicology with urban studies and digital humanities.

Katherine R. Larsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Women’s Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katherine R. Larson is a Professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) and Vice-Dean of Teaching, Learning, and Undergraduate Programs. Her academic work bridges Early Modern Literature, Gender Studies, and Musicology through groundbreaking research on 16th-17th century women’s writing, embodiment, and song culture. Current projects: Special issue of Sidney Journal , The Post-Pandemic University (Routledge), and Cambridge Companion to Mary Wroth Collaborative initiatives: Co-developer of Early Modern Songscapes digital platform with Sarah Williams and Scott Trudell Research Focus: Integrates feminist theory with textual analysis of early modern poetry, drama, and musical practices. Key themes include gendered soundscapes, spatial production of songs, and critical pedagogy innovations. Awards: John Charles Polanyi Prize for Literature Rhodes Scholarship 2014 Co-Editor Recognition from Society for the Study of Early Modern Women Grant Support: Funded by SSHRC, Connaught Foundation, Folger Shakespeare Library, and Jackman Humanities Institute.

Christopher Chowrimootooمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Musicology
• Middlebrow Culture
• Modernism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Chowrimootoo holds a concurrent Associate Professor appointment in the Department of Music at the University of Notre Dame, and serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Nanovic Institute for European Studies. He teaches in the MSM and DMA programs of Sacred Music at Notre Dame. His research bridges music history, historiography, and aesthetics, challenging traditional high/low cultural divides through the lens of 'middlebrow' mediation. PhD (Historical Musicology), Harvard University MSt (Musicology) with Distinction, Merton College, Oxford B.A. (Music) First Class Honors, Oxford Key works include Middlebrow Modernism: Britten’s Operas and the Great Divide (UC Press, 2018), and the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Music and the Middlebrow . His current project Sacred Secularism examines spiritual dimensions in 20th-century concert music. Editorial roles include Journal of the Royal Musical Association and Cambridge's Elements in Music Since 1945 . Awards include the RMA Jerome Roche Prize and Kurt Weill Foundation Prize for his Death in Venice article analyzing operatic sublimation aesthetics.

Michael Burdenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Opera Studies
• Music History
• Dance Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Burden is a Fellow in Music at New College, University of Oxford, and Professor of Opera Studies. His research focuses on the history of the London stage (1660–1860), emphasizing opera staging techniques, dance performance, and Henry Purcell’s music. A former Duff Cooper Literary Prize judge, he has directed Oxford’s New Chamber Opera and co-founded the Oxford Dance Symposium. Education: BA/MA from University of Adelaide; PhD from University of Edinburgh. Leadership: Past President of the British Society for 18th-century Studies, Visitor of the Ashmolean Museum, and RISM Trustee. His publications include studies on Shakespearean adaptation in opera, dance iconography, and libretto interventions. He co-edits the complete Stradella and John Eccles editions and leads the ongoing London Stage Project 1800–1900 , aiming to document 19th-century theatre calendars. Collaborative work includes the Oxford-Princeton grant on historical performance practices in London and New York. Scientific awards include his role as a Duff Cooper Prize judge, though no personal honors are listed. His teaching spans music history from Medieval to 21st-century, with specializations in opera historiography and analysis.

Katharina Thomaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Opera Directing
• Classical Music
• Scenic Arts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Katharina Thoma is a renowned opera director currently serving as Head of the Opera School at the University of Music Würzburg . She also holds the positions of Deputy Chair of the Music Academy and Dean of Studies . With a career spanning major European opera houses including the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Glyndebourne Festival, she specializes in blending historical accuracy with modern theatrical innovation. Studied piano at Lübeck University of Music Resident director at Dortmund Opera (2011-2014) Visiting professor at Graz University of Music (2018) Freelance director since 2008 Katharina Thoma's research and practice focus on opera stage direction , scenic training for singers , and historical opera interpretation . Her work spans from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary political operas, emphasizing: Contextual authenticity in period-specific productions Modern reinterpretation of classical works Interdisciplinary approaches to staging Integration of visual and musical elements Training of next-generation opera performers Exploration of war-related themes in opera Notable productions include: 2024: Johann Strauss' The Bat (University of Music Würzburg) 2023: De Falla's El retablo de Maese Pedro 2022: Britten's The Rape of Lucretia 2019: Schönberg's Pierrot lunaire 2007: European Opera Directing Competition Finalist Her artistic contributions have been recognized with: Second Prize at the European Opera Directing Competition 'Camerata Nuova' (2007) Katharina Thoma actively mentors young singers and develops innovative opera productions at the University of Music Würzburg's Opera School. Her recent work includes: Wagner operas debut (2019/20 season) Collaboration with composers like Richard Jones and Christof Loy Participation in renowned festivals (Munich Biennale, Glyndebourne) The Opera School under her leadership focuses on comprehensive training combining: Historical performance practices Contemporary staging techniques Technical vocal training Interdisciplinary collaboration

Stephan Möschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Theatre Studies
• Opera History
• Musicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Stephan Mösch is a Professor at the Karlsruhe University of Music, specializing in Music Theatre Studies. He holds a dual habilitation in musicology and theatre studies, focusing on music theatre. His career includes chair positions at the University of Bayreuth and teaching roles at institutions like the University of Zurich and Seoul's Korean National University of Arts. He has led international projects such as the FWF-funded 'Opera between Hermeneutics and Performativity'. Education: Dual degrees in music, theatre & literature from Berlin/Stuttgart; masterclasses with renowned figures like Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Awards include the Domgraf-Fassbaender Prize and Gottlob Frick Medal (for Opernwelt). Scholarships from German National Academic Foundation and Richard Wagner Foundation. Research interests span opera history, Wagnerian studies, and the intersection of performance art & cultural theory. He has curated conferences globally and serves as a jury member for prestigious competitions like Bundeswettbewerb Gesang and Concours Suisse Ernst Haefliger. Published extensively in Opernwelt and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung , he also contributes to radio/TV broadcasts of major opera festivals. Current roles include German Academy of Performing Arts membership and advisory board positions for institutions like the German Historical Museum (2019-2022).

Jacobshagen Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Opera Studies
• 19th/20th Century Music History
• Music Historiography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arnold Jacobshagen is a Professor and Chair of Musicology at the Cologne University of Music and Dance since 2006. He holds a Ph.D. from Freie Universität Berlin (1996) and habilitation on 19th-century Italian opera semiseria (2003). His expertise spans opera studies, 19th/20th-century music history, music historiography, and performance practice. He has authored five books and edited/co-edited 18 volumes, with significant contributions to journals like Die Musikforschung , Cambridge Opera Journal , and Acta Musicologica . Awards include membership in Academia Europaea (2015) and fellowships from the Deutsches Historisches Institut Rome and Deutsches Studienzentrum Venice. He currently leads editorial roles at Die Musikforschung and advisory boards for institutions like the Joseph Haydn Institute. Educations: Musicology, Modern History, and Philosophy studies in Berlin, Vienna, and Paris Research focuses on opera historiography, performance practices, and cultural transfer. Key works include Gioachino Rossini und seine Zeit (2015) and Opera semiseria (2005). Publications analyze composers like Handel, Berlioz, and Mahler, with attention to national genres, stage practices, and historical reception. His recent work explores 19th-century French grand opéra and counter-tenor vocal traditions.

Olivia Bloechlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European and North American music (1500-1800)
• Music in early modern Atlantic empires
• French opera and ballet
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Olivia Bloechl is a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School. Her work focuses on early modern music (1500-1800), particularly French and British Atlantic empires, postcolonial theory, and global music historiography. She holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and has held positions at UCLA and Bucknell University. Her research includes seminal works like Opera and the Political Imaginary in Old Regime France (2017) and Native American Song at the Frontiers of Early Modern Music (2008). She co-edited Rethinking Difference in Music Scholarship (2015) and co-founded the AMS Global Music History Study Group. Teaching encompasses graduate seminars on global musicologies and undergraduate courses like 'Experiencing Music History in Pittsburgh.' Her current project explores music/sound in 18th-century colonial conflicts around present-day Pittsburgh. She has received major fellowships including the ACLS Ryskamp Fellowship. Active in editorial roles, she co-edits the upcoming Oxford Handbook of Global Music History and has guest-edited special issues on topics like 'Colonial Contrafaction.' Her work bridges musicology with postcolonial theory, sound studies, and decolonial methodologies.

Barbara Pazurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Choral Improvisation
• Audiation in Music Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Barbara Pazur is a Professor at the Department of Choral Studies and Vocal Education, Faculty of Arts, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. She specializes in Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory, focusing on audiation, choral improvisation, and early childhood music education. She leads the "Teoria uczenia się muzyki E.E. Gordona" scientific circle and serves as treasurer of the Lublin Division of Polish Choral Conductors' Association. Completed music education at Wrocław Music Academy (1985) Postgraduate studies in Vocal Emission and Choral Conducting Habilitated in Music Arts (Choral Conducting) at Fryderyk Chopin University (2014) Her research focuses on musical creativity development through Gordon's methodology, autism-friendly music approaches, and Polish folk/popular song adaptation for choral education. She pioneered the "Lubelski Festiwal Chórów Parafialnych" and co-developed national choral programs. Key awards include the Srebrny Krzyż Zasługi (2018), multiple Rector's Awards, and the Pro Maris Medal (2016). She has published numerous books and articles on Gordon-based pedagogy and choral arrangements.