New Professor of Classical Music appointed The School of Music has appointed a new Professor of Classical Music. Michael Spitzer is a musicologist and music theorist and taught for many years at Durham University. He was re-elected President of the Society for Music Analysis in 2009 and founded the annual SMA Music Analysis Summer School. His research covers a wide range of theoretical and critical areas, and he is world-renowned for his work on music semiotics, metaphor theory and Beethoven. Michael said: “I’m delighted to be joining such a vibrant, friendly, and forward-looking department. Liverpool is buzzing with musical life, and I’m looking forward to exploring it” New Head of the School, Dr Giles Hooper, said: “We are delighted to welcome to the School of Music someone of Michael’s esteem, talent and international standing. He will play a major role in our continuing development as one of the most progressive and innovative Music departments in the country.” Category University Life Tags Department of Music School of the Arts Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
New Professor of Classical Music appointed The School of Music has appointed a new Professor of Classical Music. Michael Spitzer is a musicologist and music theorist and taught for many years at Durham University. He was re-elected President of the Society for Music Analysis in 2009 and founded the annual SMA Music Analysis Summer School. His research covers a wide range of theoretical and critical areas, and he is world-renowned for his work on music semiotics, metaphor theory and Beethoven. Michael said: “I’m delighted to be joining such a vibrant, friendly, and forward-looking department. Liverpool is buzzing with musical life, and I’m looking forward to exploring it” New Head of the School, Dr Giles Hooper, said: “We are delighted to welcome to the School of Music someone of Michael’s esteem, talent and international standing. He will play a major role in our continuing development as one of the most progressive and innovative Music departments in the country.” Category University Life Tags Department of Music School of the Arts