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Maria Isabel Siewers De Pazurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Guitar Performance
• Latin American Music
• Chamber Music with Guitar
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maria Isabel Siewers De Pazur is a distinguished Professor of Guitar at Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria, where she has led the Guitar Department since 1989. She also maintains connections with the Department of Music Education in Innsbruck. Born in Argentina, she has established an international career as both a performer and educator, with her work deeply rooted in Latin American musical traditions while embracing contemporary classical repertoire. Her research and performance interests center on Classical Guitar Performance, Latin American Music, Chamber Music with Guitar, 20th Century Guitar Repertoire, Contemporary Classical Music, Argentine Music, and Guitar Education. Siewers has dedicated her career to expanding the guitar repertoire through commissions of new works and premieres of contemporary compositions, with a particular focus on Latin American composers. Her recordings demonstrate remarkable diversity across musical eras and styles, with special emphasis on 20th century masterpieces, Latin American repertoire, and chamber music collaborations. The trajectory of her work shows a consistent commitment to bridging traditional and contemporary forms, with increasing focus on cross-cultural musical dialogues and innovative arrangements that honor historical contexts while speaking to modern audiences. Critic's choice (Gramophone) Best record of the year (Acoustic Guitar) Latin Grammy Award 2018 in the category Classical Throughout her career, Siewers has maintained a strong commitment to education, founding the Musicampus Classical Guitar program that has nurtured over 170 guitarists from throughout Latin America. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes chamber music, community engagement through public performances, and fostering international musical exchange. She has also been involved in recording projects that serve both educational and artistic purposes, documenting important repertoire and commissioning new works that expand the guitar's expressive possibilities. Siewers maintains active collaborations with composers, orchestras, and fellow musicians worldwide, regularly performing with ensembles such as the Prague Virtuosi, Bohemian Chamber Orchestra, and various string quartets. Her work with the Musicampus program demonstrates her commitment to developing the next generation of guitarists while preserving and innovating within the classical guitar tradition.

Alexander Pavlovskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chamber Music
• Violin Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Alexander Pavlovsky is a founding member and first violinist of the world-renowned Jerusalem Quartet , holding a professorship in string chamber music at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG) since 2022. He studied at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance under Professor Matvey Liberman and was influenced by the David Oistrakh violin school. Active globally as chamber musician, soloist, and pedagogue Artistic Director of the Zeist Music Days festival since 2008 Collaborated with artists like Daniel Barenboim and Mitsuko Uchida Plays on a 1696 Antonio Stradivarius violin and a Stefan-Peter Greiner violin (2009) His recordings with Harmonia Mundi include 3 BBC Music Magazine Awards and multiple Diapason D'Or Awards. The Jerusalem Quartet's repertoire spans classical to contemporary works, with a focus on Shostakovich, Bartók, and French string quartets.

Nicolas Doninمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• 20th- and 21st-Century Music History
• Compositional Process
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Donin is a Professor and Chair of Musicology at the University of Geneva and a Senior Researcher at IRCAM (Paris), leading the 'Analysis of Musical Practices' team within STMS Labs. He specializes in interdisciplinary musicology, focusing on 20th- and 21st-century musics, compositional processes, and the intersection of music history with social sciences. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 2020, he has held key roles such as Head of IRCAM’s Research Group and Pedagogical Board Member at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales. His research explores post-Wagnerian listening practices, post-spectral aesthetics, and ethnography of creative processes. He led major French research programs (MuTeC, GEMME) and founded the Tracking Creative Process in Music conference series. Over 100 publications span music analysis, composition theory, and interdisciplinarity, with edited volumes like *L’Analyse musicale, une pratique et son histoire* (2009) and *Théories de la composition musicale au XXe siècle* (2013). As an associate member of Oxford University’s Faculty of Music and the Centre de Recherche sur les Arts et le Langage, he contributes to musicological discourse and institutional leadership. His work bridges empirical research, historical analysis, and social science methodologies.

• Chamber Music
• Violin Performance
• Classical Music
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Rainer Schmidt is a Universitätsprofessor (Professor) of Violin and Chamber Music at the Mozarteum University's Strings Department and Institute for Chamber Music. He has been teaching chamber music there since 1988 and assumed a concurrent professorship in violin and chamber music at the Basel Music Academy in October 2007. His musical training included studies with Atila Aydintan in Hanover and Dorothy Delay in Cincinnati, alongside mentorship from Walter Levin, Ivry Gitlis, Tatjana Grindenko, and Nicolaus Harnoncourt. Professionally, he joined the renowned Hagen Quartet in 1987 and co-founded the Ravinia Piano Trio in 1989, performing internationally. His career bridges performance excellence in string ensembles with academic leadership in classical music pedagogy. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text, though his ensemble performances and academic roles reflect significant contributions to the field.

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

Milan Radic is a Lecturer in Orchestra Training (Viola) at the Strings Department of the Mozarteum University. He has been teaching there since 2008 and is a member of the Mozarteum Quartet. As a violist, he has been a soloist with prominent orchestras across Europe and Japan, including the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg since 1998. His performances include works like Giya Kancheli's 'Vom Winde beweint' with the RSO Bratislava and Berlioz's 'Harold in Italien' with the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. He also collaborates with the œnm - Österreichisches Ensemble für Neue Musik, focusing on contemporary music. Education Affiliations: Mozarteum University (current faculty). His research and performance interests span orchestral training, viola repertoire, and chamber music. He actively promotes Slovak musical heritage through solo performances in his native country. No specific grants or awards are listed, but his extensive performance history highlights his contributions to classical and contemporary music. He is involved with the Mozarteum Quartet and teaches within the School of Music & Art Education, emphasizing practical orchestral and instrumental training.

Jörg Leichtfriedمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz
• Classical Music
• Hip-Hop
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jörg Leichtfried is a Lecturer for Piano at the JAM MUSIC LAB Private University (Vienna) and the Gulda School of Music since 2018. He holds a Master of Arts in Jazz Piano from the Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität Wien (2009) and a teaching qualification in Jazz Piano Pedagogy from the Vienna Conservatory (2010). His academic roles are complemented by active research interests in jazz, classical fusion, and genre experimentation. He has received notable awards including the 2021 Lower Austrian Cultural Music Award and a 2024 State Scholarship for Composition. His research focuses on cross-genre collaborations (e.g., jazz-classical string quartet projects) and improvisation techniques. He has performed internationally at festivals such as the Ermitage Garden Jazz Festival (Moscow), Odessa Jazz Festival (Ukraine), and Carthage Jazz Festival (Tunisia). Masterclasses were held at institutions like the Latvian Academy of Music and the Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas). Leichtfried’s discography includes over 10 albums, blending jazz with hip-hop, funk, and classical elements. Notable works include Words Have Vanished Into Silence (2025, with Koehne Quartett) and Scandinavian Ballerina (2025, Trio). Collaborations with artists like Georg Wollmann (Friedrich project) and Dominik Fuss (Duo Fuss/Leichtfried) highlight his diverse musical partnerships. His artistic output emphasizes melodic innovation and atmospheric storytelling, as evidenced by reviews describing his work as 'a joy to experience' with 'lush harmonies' and 'edge-of-your-seat improvisation.' Grants and scholarships have supported his artistic development, including a 2012 BMUKK residency in New York.

• Chamber Music
• String Quartet Performance
• Historical Performance Practice
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Cibrán Sierra Vázquez serves as University Professor of Chamber Music at the Institute of Chamber Music, Mozarteum University since 2020. Previously, he held teaching positions at the University of Gothenburg and the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Aragón in Zaragoza. He is the founder and violinist of the internationally acclaimed Cuarteto Quiroga, which performs at major venues including Wigmore Hall, Concertgebouw, and Lincoln Center. His educational background includes: Conservatorio Superior de Música in Vigo, Galicia Amsterdam Conservatory (Master of Music) Oberlin College, USA (Artist Diploma) University of Gothenburg, Sweden (Soloist Diploma) Specialized string quartet studies at Reina Sofia School (Madrid), Basel University of Music, and European Chamber Music Academy Sierra Vázquez's research centers on chamber music as a metaphor for enlightened society, emphasizing democratic values like courtesy and diversity. His work spans historical performance practice, orchestral leadership, and music education, informed by collaborations with ensembles such as Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique and conductors including John Eliot Gardiner and Jordi Savall. He has published in The Strad, El Pais, and Scherzo, and authored the book El Cuarteto de Cuerda: Laboratorio para una sociedad ilustrada (2014). His scientific awards include: Guido-Vecchi-Preis (Göteborg, 2003) 1st Prize at the Voldrich Competition (Sweden) Bärenreiter-Preis (Jenuesses Musicales Competition, Spain 2000) Spanish National Music Prize (2018) for Cuarteto Quiroga Spanish Radio Culture Prize for Cuarteto Quiroga Gold Medal of the Palau in Barcelona for Cuarteto Quiroga As an educator, Sierra Vázquez founded and directed the outreach chamber music series Sen Batuta in Ourense (2007-2013). His mentoring extends through Cuarteto Quiroga's global tours and collaborations with artists like Martha Argerich and Jörg Widmann. The quartet, described by The New York Times as "exquisitely balanced" and The Strad as "impeccable with flawless technique", maintains an active performance schedule across Europe, Asia, and the Americas while releasing critically acclaimed recordings on Cobra and Harmonia Mundi labels.

• Music Analysis
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lukas Haselböck is an Austrian composer and musicologist born in Vienna in 1972. He has been an assistant professor at the Institute for Musicology and Interpretation Research at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts since 2000. His academic career includes teaching, research, and significant contributions to musicological scholarship. He served as a visiting professor of music theory at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz from 2007 to 2008. His institutional activities include board membership in the ÖGMW (2006-2009) and ongoing service on the works council of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. He earned his Dr.phil. in musicology in 1997 with a dissertation on 'Analytical Investigations into Motivic Logic in Max Reger' and his Mag.art. in composition in 1999, studying under Iván Eröd and Erich Urbanner in Vienna. His scholarly work focuses on music analysis, aesthetics, and philosophy, with particular emphasis on 20th-century music, especially French music. His 2009 book on Gérard Grisey was the first German-language monograph on this composer, representing a significant contribution to spectral music scholarship. Since organizing the 'Sound Perspectives' symposium in 2009, Haselböck has increasingly focused on dimensions of sound and timbre in music analysis, addressing an area long neglected in traditional approaches. His methodological diversity bridges analytical, historical, and philosophical perspectives. His scholarly output spans from analyses of Max Reger's motivic logic to contemporary explorations of spectral music and timbre. His publications reveal a consistent exploration of spectral music, timbre analysis, and the intersection of philosophy and music, with a particular interest in how sound, atmosphere, and textual levels interact in musical composition. The most recent works demonstrate continued engagement with timbre studies, ecological perspectives in music, and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary composition. 1998 Promotion Prize from Theodor Körner Foundation 1999 Ministry Appreciation Prize and scholarship from the Federal Chancellery 2000 Working Scholarship from the City of Vienna and Promotion Prize from the Czibulka Foundation 2001 Vienna Symphony Orchestra Composition Scholarship and grants from the Alban Berg Foundation 2019 Recognition Prize from the State of Lower Austria Haselböck has organized significant academic events including the Friedrich Cerha Symposium (2004) and 'Sound Perspectives' (2009). Since 2010, he has organized the Viennese New Music concert series 'cercle.' He serves on boards of musicological organizations including the ÖKB, ÖGZM, and IGNM, and acts as a musicological advisor to the Wiener Collage ensemble. His dual career as composer and musicologist provides him with a unique perspective that informs both aspects of his professional life.

Kurt Estermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Sacred Music
• Organ Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

O.Univ.-Prof. Kurt Esterman is a Professor of Composition (Sacred Music) at the Department of Composition & Music Theory, Mozarteum University in Salzburg. He holds a position at the School of Music & Art Education (SOMA). Born in Innsbruck in 1960, he studied composition, church music, organ, and harpsichord at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna under notable teachers like Erich Urbanner and György Ligeti. His work bridges compositional innovation with historical organ traditions, earning awards such as the Tyrolean Music Promotion Prize (1987) and Federal Ministry Prizes (1989, 1995). His research focuses on expanding the organ’s expressive possibilities while preserving its historical context. He edits the series Tiroler Orgelschatz and Studia Wilthinensia Artis Organi , exploring Tyrolean organ heritage. Esterman’s compositions emphasize sacred music, including works for organ, choir, and orchestra, often performed at festivals like Klangspuren Schwaz and Easter Festival Tyrol. He serves as a juror for the Slatkonia Prize and collaborates with Wilten Abbey as a church musician. Key awards include the 1997 Federal Music Promotion Prize and the 1998 Prize for Artistic Creativity from Innsbruck. His compositions blend historical reverence with modern techniques, reflecting a lifelong dedication to sacred and organ music.

Jean Beersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Piano Performance
• Artistic Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jean Beers is a British-German Professor at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK), where she founded the Ensemble Improvisation Experimentell and created a "safe space" for composer-performer collaboration. She holds a PhD in Composition from King's College London (2018 monograph Ambiguity in Music ), a postgraduate concert diploma from Hanover, and degrees from Royal Academy of Music, Conservatoire de Luxembourg, and Cologne University of Music. Doctorate in musical ambiguity via deconstructivist methodologies Specializes in piano performance, cross-genre improvisation, and electronic integration Active in international festivals and concert halls Her academic work focuses on inclusive artistic collaboration , interdisciplinary research , and redefining performance norms through multimedia and improvisation. She participates in the DFG-funded Zaddach Network (2021–2024) and Vienna's Elfriede Jelinek Research Network (since 2022). Key scientific awards include: Mozarteum Prize (Salzburg) Tim Stevenson Prize Alan Bush Prize Purcell Orchestral Piece Prize She leads two ensembles (ReALM & Ensemble Improvisation Experimentell) and has premiered works at venues including Southbank Centre , Salzburg Festival , and Beijing NCPA . Her research on musical ambiguity and inclusive performance practices has been published and broadcast internationally.

Simon Frickمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz Music
• Violin Performance
• Improvisation Techniques
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simon Frick is a lecturer at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music Vienna and the Friedrich Gulda School of Music since 2024. He teaches violin, viola, jazz improvisation, and alternative playing techniques at institutions like Theresianum Vienna (since 2015) and through workshops globally (since 2011). His academic credentials include a Master's degree in Jazz and Improvised Music (2023, with distinction) and multiple Bachelor's degrees in music and pedagogy from Anton Bruckner Private University Linz. Master of Jazz and Improvised Music (2023, with distinction) Bachelor in Jazz and Popular Music (2011, with distinction) Bachelor in Instrumental Violin (2009) Bachelor in Instrumental Pedagogy for Violin (2009) Frick’s research focuses on expanding classical violin techniques for jazz, rock, and pop, as evidenced by his Master's thesis: "Extended violin playing - possibilities for expanding classical violin playing that are relevant for jazz, rock and pop" . His creative work spans composition commissions, interdisciplinary projects in theater and dance, and audio production for cross-genre collaborations. His recent publications (CDs) reflect trends in genre fusion, extended violin techniques, and improvisation-driven compositions. Notable projects include collaborations with Christoph Cech Jazz Orchestra, Michael Mantler, Studio Dan, and Peter Madsen's Seven Sins Ensemble, highlighting his versatility across jazz, rock, and new music. BAWAG PSK Next Generation Jazz Award 2015 (with Gnigler) As a freelance musician since 2011, Frick has performed internationally in diverse ensembles and contributed to interdisciplinary theater, dance, and opera productions since 2018. His work bridges traditional violin pedagogy with contemporary performance practices.

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

Milan Milojicic is a Lecturer in Viola and Chamber Music at the Strings Department of the Institute for Chamber Music, Mozarteum University. He has been teaching as an assistant to Thomas Riebl since 2013. His training includes studies under Thomas Riebl, Veronika Hagen at Mozarteum University, and Gérard Caussé at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, alongside mentorship from notable artists like Nobuko Imai and members of renowned quartets. Active as a performer, he is the violist of the Vienna Minetti Quartet since 2011 and has collaborated with orchestras such as the Slovak National Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonie Salzburg. His expertise spans solo, chamber, and ensemble performance, reflecting his dual role as an educator and professional musician. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, though his artistic collaborations and teaching roles highlight his contributions to classical music education and performance.

Marcus Pougettمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

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

Marcus Pougett is a Senior Lecturer in Orchestra Training (Violoncello) at the Mozarteum University, Salzburg. He holds positions in the Strings Department and Pre-College division. As principal cellist of the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg since 2002, he combines orchestral performance with teaching. His roles include chamber music instruction and training students for orchestral positions. Affiliations: Mozarteum University, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Mozarteum Quartet Education: Studied with Prof. Wilfried Tachezi at Mozarteum University (graduated 1989, distinction), postgraduate studies with Laszlo Mezö (Budapest) and William Pleeth (London). Research interests focus on orchestral and chamber music literature, pedagogy, and performance practice. His career spans engagements with renowned ensembles like the Austrian Ensemble for New Music and Klangforum Wien. Recordings: 20 CD recordings, including works with Oehms Classics. Active in Baroque/continuo performance with conductors like Ivor Bolton and Marc Minkowski. Awards: Bernhard Paumgartner Medal (1989) Teaching roles include state youth orchestras in Upper Austria/Salzburg, guest lecturer at Bruckner University, and OESTIG audition seminars. Labs/ensembles: Mozarteum Quartet (international touring) and collaborations with Musiciens du Louvre.

Rolf Plaggeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Piano Performance
• Classical and Romantic Music
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rolf Plagge is a Professor of Piano at the Mozarteum University Salzburg and curator of the Keyboard Department. He has been a faculty member since 1991, specializing in piano performance and pedagogy. His career includes international concert tours, masterclasses, and jury duties at major competitions like the Moscow Tchaikovsky Competition. Plagge is renowned for his transcriptions of orchestral works (e.g., Stravinsky’s ballets) and championing lesser-known repertoires such as Szymanowski and Henze. His discography spans over 30 recordings, emphasizing Russian, Polish, and Armenian music, and contemporary compositions. He co-leads the celebrated Klavierduo Königin Elisabeth with Wolfgang Manz since 1988, performing globally and releasing landmark recordings. Educated at renowned institutions including Hanover and Juilliard, Plagge’s awards include top prizes at the Busoni and ARD Competitions. His teaching focuses on German pedagogical traditions and modern interpretive techniques. Education: Studied under Vitaly Margulis, Paul Badura-Skoda, Gyorgy Sandor, and Karl-Heinz Kämmerling. Chamber Music: Specializes in violin-piano duos (Beethoven, Schubert) and collaborative works with artists like Christos Kanetti. Repertoire: Explores rarely performed works such as Henze’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and G. Benda’s classical concertos. Grants & Awards: Multiple competition victories, including first German winner of the Tchaikovsky Prize. Active in jury roles for international piano competitions. Labs/Teams: Leads the Klavierduo Königin Elisabeth and collaborates with orchestras like the Northwest German Philharmonic and Bochumer Symphoniker. Oversees keyboard acquisitions and partnerships with piano manufacturers at Mozarteum.

Gerd Kührمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gerd Kühr is a full Professor of Composition and Music Theory at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz since 1995. He is renowned for his operas, including *Stallerhof* (1988) and *Death and the Devil* (1999), and has received prestigious awards such as the Austrian Art Prize for Music and the Andrzej Dobrowolski Composition Prize. His work spans composition, conducting, and collaborations with leading ensembles like Ensemble Modern and Klangforum Wien. Kühr’s music often explores contemporary techniques while engaging with theatrical and dramatic elements. His compositional style emphasizes precision and emotional depth, blending historical and modernist influences. Notable works include chamber pieces like *Con Sordino* (1996) and ensemble works such as *Música Pura* (2011). He has conducted major orchestras, including the RSO Graz, and his music is frequently performed at festivals like Wien Modern and the Salzburg Festival. Awards: Austrian Art Prize for Music, Andrzej Dobrowolski Composition Prize Ensembles Collaborated With: Ensemble Modern, Klangforum Wien, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Kühr’s research interests focus on advancing contemporary composition while maintaining a connection to theatrical and narrative structures. His discography includes over 50 commissioned works across operas, orchestral pieces, and chamber music.