University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (German: Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz or Kunstuniversität, abbreviated KUG) is a music and arts university in Graz, Austria. The university was given its present name in 1970, but goes back to the founding of the Singschule in 1816.

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz
Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz
TypePublic art school
Established1816 (1816)
Location,
Websitekug.ac.at
University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Structure of the institution

The university is organized into 17 institutes:

  • 1: Composition, Music Theory, Music History, Conducting
  • 2: Piano
  • 3: String Instruments
  • 4: Wind and Percussion Instruments
  • 5: Music Pedagogy
  • 6: Church Music and Organ
  • 7: Singing, Song and Oratorio
  • 8: Jazz
  • 9: Drama
  • 10: Opera
  • 11: Stage Design
  • 12: Expositur Oberschützen (Burgenland)
  • 13: Ethnomusicology
  • 14: Music Aesthetics
  • 15: Early Music and Performance Practice
  • 16: Jazz Research
  • 17: Electronic Music and Acoustics

Honorary members of the university

(brackets: year of award)

Eminent professors of the university

Notable alumni

References

  1. International Who's Who in Music and Musician's Directory ... - Page 314 David M. Cummings - 2000 "JANOWITZ Gundula, b. 2 Aug 1937, Berlin, Germany. Opera Singer (Soprano), m. 1 daughter. Education: Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Graz; Administrator. Debut: With Vienna State Opera. Career: Sang with Deutsche Oper Berlin, ..."

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