جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Manuela Topalbegovicمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Violin Performance
• Viola Performance
• Chamber Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Manuela Topalbegovic serves as a Lecturer of Applied Music (Violin & Viola) in the Department of Music at Washington University in St. Louis. She is an accomplished violinist and violist actively performing with major ensembles including the Perseid String Quartet (as second violinist), Union Avenue Opera, Bach Society of St. Louis, and Winter Opera across the Saint Louis region. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Music from Webster University, where she received the Buder scholarship for gifted students under Yuly Iliashov Master of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a graduate string quartet assistantship under Benny Kim and Gregory Sandomirsky Specializing in string performance, her artistic focus spans solo recitals, chamber collaborations, and orchestral repertoire. Her pedagogical approach integrates technical mastery with expressive interpretation through teaching positions at the Community Music School of Webster University and Webster Groves Elementary Schools Strings Program. As an educator, she mentors students across private studios and institutional programs while maintaining an active performance career with regional orchestras including Kingsbury Ensemble, Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis, and Paducah Symphony. Her collaborative work extends to frequent recitals with pianist Diana Umali and engagements with Salem Chamber Orchestra and Rosewood Ensemble.

Patricia Pollettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Music
• Chamber Music
• Viola Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Patricia Pollett is a distinguished Casual Academic in the School of Music at The University of Queensland. Recognised as one of Australia's leading string teachers and performers, she specialises in viola and violin instruction. Her career spans international performances with ensembles like I Solisti Veneti and the White Halo Ensemble. Pollett holds qualifications from the University of Adelaide (BMus) and the Royal College of Music (ARCM). Her research focuses on Australian viola music and 20th-century ensemble works. Education: Bachelor of Music (BMus), University of Adelaide Associate of the Royal College of Music (ARCM), specialising in violin and viola Research & Performance Interests: Australian music for viola Twentieth-century chamber music Instrumental pedagogy Historical performance practices Performance Highlights: Member of the White Halo Ensemble and former member of Perihelion Collaborations with the Australian World Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and Griffith Trio World premiere performances of Andrew Ford's 'The Scattering of Light' Awards: Churchill Fellowship (studied with Peter Schidlof and Bruno Giuranna) Teaching & Advocacy: Lectures in violin and viola at UQ Viola technique workshops focusing on sound production and instrument setup Active in music education initiatives across Australia Ensembles & Teams: White Halo Ensemble (current) Australian World Orchestra (frequent collaborator) Aether Instrumental Quintet (2010-2013) Bangalow Festival Players

Rosalind Ventrisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Music Performance Studies
• Historical Performance Practices
• Contemporary Music
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Rosalind Ventris is a Senior Research Fellow in Music at St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford, and Director of Musical Performance and Performance Studies at Oxford. She holds a Professorship of Viola at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and previously taught at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Her academic roles include membership on St Hilda’s JdP Advisory Committee and affiliations with Trinity College. Educated at Cambridge University and the Guildhall School under David Takeno, her career bridges performance, teaching, and research. Research focuses on late-nineteenth/early-twentieth-century string performance practices, informed by archival work at the British Library Sound Archive (as Edison Fellow) and contemporary music performance. She explores women’s contributions to music history, authoring The Strad article on overlooked female performers. Awards include the RIAM Amplify Grant and Erasmus funding for Prague-based research. As a violist, she performs globally with ensembles like the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective (Wigmore Hall Associates) and Trio Anima. Major projects include the SOLA album (Delphian Records, 2023) featuring works by women composers, nominated for a BBC Music Magazine Award. Upcoming recordings include Sally Beamish’s viola duo with the composer. Her pedagogical contributions span Oxford, Guildhall, and the Royal Irish Academy. She co-directs the Cowbridge Music Festival, blending academic and artistic leadership. Key achievements include Dvořák discographies with the Albion Quartet and contemporary premieres with composers like Edwin Roxburgh.

Hubert Gabriel Żmudzkiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Composition
• Spectral Music
• Microtonal Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hubert Gabriel Żmudzki is a Polish composer and pianist affiliated with the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk (Doctoral School participant since 2023) and the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice , where he teaches harmony, counterpoint, and contemporary score reading. His academic journey includes diplomas in Composition (2021) and Music Theory (2023) with distinction. Born: 15 June 1997 in Więcbork Doctoral Studies: Supervised by Prof. Krzysztof Olczak Research Interests focus on microtonal/spectral music , interdisciplinary connections between astronomy, surrealism, and philosophy , and extended instrumental techniques . His compositions explore: Surreal painting-inspired textures Astronomical phenomena as creative stimuli Spectral harmony with dense polyphony Scientific Awards include: 1st Prize, Tadeusz Baird Competition (2022) 3rd Prize, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki Competition (2020) Winner, NeoVoyager Mentoring Program (2023-2024)

Ashley Overbyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• Viola Performance
• Violin Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ashley Overby is an Instructor of Violin and Viola at the University of South Alabama, actively contributing to music education and performance across the Gulf Coast region. She engages in private instruction, group classes, and ensemble coaching, while also serving as strings faculty with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra's music education program. Master of Music in Viola Performance, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Miami University A dedicated chamber musician and orchestral performer, Overby has collaborated with the Mobile Symphony, Tuscaloosa Symphony, Pensacola Symphony, and Alabama Symphony. Her research emphasizes pedagogical approaches to violin and viola instruction, informed by her dual expertise in both instruments. Orchestral Fellow at Sewanee Summer Music Festival Performing member of graduate string quartets at University of North Carolina at Greensboro and University of Alabama Overby is completing her Doctoral degree in Viola Performance at the University of Alabama, focusing on interdisciplinary teaching methodologies. She currently performs, teaches, and resides in Mobile, Alabama.

Marcin Murawskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Performance
• Viola
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marcin Murawski is a full professor at the I.J. Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan, Poland, where he serves as professor of viola and the Rector's Plenipotentiary for International Cooperation. He is employed at the Faculty of Instrumental Studies, Jazz and Popular Music, specifically within the Institute of String Instruments. Murawski has established an international reputation as a violist, educator, and recording artist with over 30 CD and DVD albums to his name. Murawski's research interests center around music performance, particularly viola repertoire, chamber music, and artistic interpretation. His work spans diverse musical periods from Baroque to contemporary compositions, with special focus on Polish music, international collaborations, and the viola d'amore. He has performed extensively worldwide, including prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, and has been featured at major international viola congresses in New Zealand, Norway, and the Netherlands. Murawski's artistic output shows a remarkable breadth across musical eras and styles, with recent recordings focusing on contemporary compositions, Romantic era works, and Baroque masterpieces. His collaborations with composers like Michael Kimber and his dedication to recording lesser-known repertoire demonstrate his commitment to expanding the viola literature. His work with the viola d'amore represents significant scholarly and performance research in historical instruments. Bronze Medal for Long Service from the President of Poland (2013) Special prize from the principal of the I.J. Paderewski Academy of Music Grand Prix I Festival of Television Polish Radio (Sopot 2002) Award at XIII International Chamber Competition named after G. and K. Bacewicz (Lodz 1998) Murawski has mentored numerous students who have become laureates of international competitions. His international activities include serving as Secretary General of the International Viola Society since 2020 and as a member of the Australian and New Zealand Viola Society. He has conducted masterclasses at prestigious institutions worldwide, including in Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Estonia, Ukraine, Georgia, Russia, Austria, Romania, China, the United States, and New Zealand. His artistic work is centered around his performance career as a soloist and chamber musician, with extensive international touring. He has collaborated with major orchestras including the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio, Koszalin Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sinfonietta Polonia.

Madeleine Jansenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Violin Performance
• Viola Performance
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Madeleine Jansen serves as Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola at Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, where she teaches violin, viola, chamber music, and string pedagogy. She concurrently holds leadership roles as Violin Faculty, String Department Chair, and Chamber Music Coordinator at Luzerne Music Center in New York, a summer program for pre-college musicians. Her educational background includes studies at Boston University, Royal College of Music (London), UMass Amherst, and University of Maryland. Performance highlights span Carnegie Hall, United Nations Headquarters, and Capitol Hill, with recent engagements featuring Ralph Vaughn Williams' The Lark Ascending and premiering Kurdish-Canadian composer Rizgar Ismael's commissioned work. Jansen co-founded Arco in 2021—an un-conducted orchestra project focused on community engagement—and mentors students accepted to Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, and top conservatories. Her students have won competitions and attended festivals like Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival. Research interests center on violin/viola performance across historical repertoires, chamber music collaboration, and innovative string pedagogy integrated with audience development initiatives.

Lawrence Neumanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Classical Music Performance
• Chamber Music
• Viola Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Neuman serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Music Conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University. A professional violist, he has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1991 and is a founding member of the Lincoln String Quartet (active for 15 seasons as documented). He previously held the position of principal viola with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra during the 1998-99 season. His educational background includes training at: Eastman School of Music University of Southern California Cleveland Institute of Music Under the mentorship of Heidi Castleman, Donald McInnes, and Robert Vernon, Neuman developed expertise in classical string performance. His career spans orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire with emphasis on viola artistry. Performance highlights include appearances at Marlboro Festival, SummerFest La Jolla, Music in the Vineyards, Token Creek Chamber Music Festival, and collaborations with Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman, Gil Shaham, and Yefim Bronfman. His work demonstrates mastery across Baroque, Classical, and contemporary chamber music traditions. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material As faculty, Neuman teaches viola and chamber music within Roosevelt's Strings programs. The source material does not specify current advisees or external grant funding. His pedagogical focus aligns with performance practice and ensemble training. Neuman maintains active performance affiliations through the Lincoln String Quartet and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His career bridges professional orchestral work with educational outreach, particularly through Chicago-area chamber music initiatives and festival appearances.

Susie Mészárosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Music
• String Instrument Performance
• Chamber Music

Susie Mészáros is a Professor of Viola at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and the Royal College of Music (RCM), specializing in viola, violin, and chamber music instruction. She is a member of the internationally renowned Chilingirian String Quartet and has performed as a soloist with artists like Yehudi Menuhin, Vladimir Spivakov, and Arthur Grumiaux. Education: Yehudi Menuhin School Her career spans decades of performance in leading chamber ensembles, including the Nash Ensemble, Fitzwilliam Quartet, and Prometheus Ensemble, alongside roles as concertmaster of Kent Opera. She has served as a juror for the Bordeaux International Quartet competition and the Royal Over-Seas League. Recent activities highlight her expertise in string performance and chamber music collaboration, reflecting her deep engagement with classical repertoire. Notable accolades include the Royal Over-Seas League Gold Medal and BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist recognition. Awards: Gold Medal (Royal Over-Seas League), BBC Young Musician of the Year Finalist Mészáros currently performs with the Chilingirian String Quartet and her new ensemble 'Dragonfly' alongside Marcia Crayford and Moray Welsh, maintaining active ties with major orchestras like the Philharmonia and Chamber Orchestra of Europe.

• Music Education
• Classical Music
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lev Atlas is currently a Senior Lecturer in Strings at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Principal Viola of the Scottish Opera Orchestra. He holds a PhD in Russian Chamber Music from the University of St Andrews and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (2013). His career spans three continents, with notable roles including membership in the award-winning Rostov String Quartet and founder/leader of the internationally acclaimed Rachmaninov Trio. He is also a renowned Klezmer and Eastern European music performer, preserving hundreds of traditional tunes and influencing musicians across Europe. Research interests focus on classical string performance, chamber music traditions, and cultural preservation of Eastern European musical heritage. His contributions span academic teaching, orchestral performance, and cross-cultural musical exploration.

Victor Fournelle-Blainمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Classical Music Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Victor Fournelle-Blain is a Course Instructor (Viola) at McGill University's Schulich School of Music, specializing in Music Performance. He holds a multifaceted career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. Currently serving as Associate Principal Viola of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, he has performed with renowned ensembles like the Orchestre Métropolitain and the Orchestre symphonique de Longueuil. A member of the Trio Grand-Duc, he collaborates with artists such as Charles Richard-Hamelin and Andrew Wan. Education: Studied violin at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal with Johanne Arel, continued under Ani Kavafian at Yale School of Music, and pursued viola studies with André Roy at McGill University. Research and Performance Focus: Expertise in string performance, orchestral techniques, and chamber music collaboration. Awards include the 2012 Prix d’Europe, 2014 Golden Violin Award, and recognition from the OSM Standard Life Competition. Instrumentation: Plays a Carlo Tononi violin and a Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume viola, both loaned by Canimex.

Corrina Albrightمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• Orchestral Conducting
• String Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Corrina Albright (she/her) is the teacher-conductor of the Lawrence Youth String Orchestra (LYSO) at Lawrence University's Community Music School. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance and Arts Leadership from the Eastman School of Music. Albright is actively involved in music education, teaching general music and orchestra in the Appleton Area School District, and maintains affiliations with ensembles like the Fox Valley Symphony and Gamelan Sekar Kemuda. Her work emphasizes youth ensemble training and community engagement through music. Education: Bachelor of Music (Viola Performance & Arts Leadership), Eastman School of Music Research/Practice Focus: Albright specializes in youth music education, string pedagogy, and intergenerational cultural music projects. She advocates for accessible music programs and has developed curricula blending classical training with community-oriented performance. Her involvement with the Gamelan Sekar Kemuda reflects an interest in global musical traditions. Professional Roles: Violist, Fox Valley Symphony Music Education Team, Mile of Music Coaches viola sections for New Horizons Orchestra Volunteer in music ministry at St. Joseph's Parish Community Initiatives: Albright founded Children's Gamelan, a collaborative project with her two sons, fostering musical creativity across generations. She also contributed to the Fox Valley Youth Symphony program.

Shaohong 'Betty' Yuanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Classical Music
• String Instruments
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shaohong 'Betty' Yuan is an Assistant Professor of Viola at Oklahoma City University (OCU) and a violist with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra. She has held adjunct roles, including at the University of Oklahoma (OU) in 2019, and teaches at the Oklahoma Conservatory of Music since 2017. Her career spans performances with renowned orchestras such as the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra and the OU Symphony Orchestra, alongside leadership roles in ensembles like the Crouse String Quartet. Dr. Yuan bridges Eastern and Western musical traditions, having conducted lecture recitals at Chinese institutions like Renmin University and Beijing Normal University, and delivered academic talks on traditional Chinese music at OU. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), University of Oklahoma Master's Degree, University of Oklahoma Bachelor's Degree, Renmin University of China Research & Performance: Dr. Yuan specializes in viola performance across classical and traditional repertoires. Her work emphasizes chamber music collaborations, early music interpretations, and the integration of Chinese musical heritage into contemporary performance. She has toured internationally, including a 2016 residency in Arezzo, Italy, with the Crouse String Quartet. Awards: Full scholarship support from Dr. Mark Neumann during doctoral studies at OU Advising & Professional Contributions: While no formal advisee names are listed, her teaching spans university and conservatory levels. She actively engages in cross-cultural musical dialogues through invited master classes and lectures in China and the U.S. Labs/Teams: Member of key ensembles including the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, OU Symphony Orchestra, and Crouse String Quartet. Former principal violist roles in OU's Collegium Musicum Early Music Orchestra and Opera Orchestra.

• Classical Music Performance
• Chamber Music
• Viola Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah-Jane Bradley holds the role of Viola Tutor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, alongside teaching at the Royal College of Music Junior Department and The Purcell School. She is an internationally renowned soloist and chamber musician, celebrated for her performances with orchestras such as the Philharmonia and BBC Symphony Orchestra, and for premiering new concertos by composers like David Matthews and Matthew Taylor. Her extensive discography includes acclaimed recordings on labels such as Hyperion and Chandos. Education: Studied at the Royal Academy of Music (under John White) and the Mozarteum Salzburg (with Thomas Riebl). Awards include top prizes at Capellades (1995) and the Lionel Tertis Competition (1994). Research interests focus on classical and contemporary viola performance, chamber music collaboration, and music pedagogy. She is a founder member of ensembles like the Rossetti Ensemble and Leopold String Trio, and has served as Artistic Director for Sound Collective. Notable collaborations include partnerships with pianists John Lenehan and Martin Roscoe. Awards: Highlights include the 1994 Lionel Tertis Prize and 1995 Capellades Prize, reflecting her artistic excellence. She has also contributed to the jury of competitions. Teaching and mentorship: While no specific student names are listed, her roles indicate significant contributions to music education. No grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. Performance groups: Regularly performs with the Rossetti Ensemble, Karolos, I Musicanti, and has been part of the Sorrel Quartet and Fidelio Piano Quartet. Her instrument is a G.A. Chanot viola from 1896.

Michael O'Loghlinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Baroque Music
• Viola da Gamba Studies
• German Classical Music History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael O'Loghlin is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Music at the University of Queensland. His academic career focuses on Baroque music, particularly the viola da gamba repertory of the Berlin School (1732–1772). He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland (2002) titled The Viola da Gamba Music of the Berlin School, 1732-1772 . His research explores historical performance practices, German court music, and instrumental developments during the 18th century. Key areas of interest include composers such as Johann Gottlieb Graun, Joseph Benedikt Zyka, and Friedrich II's musical patronage. O'Loghlin has produced critical editions of neglected Baroque works and written extensively on viola da gamba repertory, contributing to scholarly journals like Eighteenth-Century Music and Musicology Australia . As a performer, he collaborates with ensembles like the Badinerie Players, specializing in historically informed performances of early music. His creative works include festival curation (e.g., Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach 300th Anniversary Festival in 2014) and recordings for ABC Classic FM. No academic awards are explicitly stated, though his extensive editorial work and publications reflect significant scholarly contributions. He advises no current students, focusing instead on research and performance initiatives.