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Mitbelegung

Wenn Sie sich als Studierende_r anderer Universitäten in Österreich für den Besuch einzelner Lehrveranstaltungen an der mdw interessieren, lesen Sie bitte die Informationen zur Mitbelegung.

Wenn Sie Studierende_r der mdw sind und an einer anderen österreichischen Universität einzelne Lehrveranstaltungen besuchen wollen, wenden Sie sich für eine Genehmigung der Mitbelegung bitte an die Studiendirektorin.

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Wenn Sie einzelne Lehrveranstaltungen an der mdw besuchen möchten und an keiner anderen Universität in Österreich studieren, dann informieren Sie sich bitte über das außerordentliche Studium an der mdw (UT990).

Global Conservatoire

Global Conservatoire

The Global Conservatoire is a cooperation project between the mdw and four renowned music academies in London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and New York City.

The innovative cooperation project brings together teachers and students at the five locations Vienna, New York, London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen in an online lecture hall, thus promoting the international exchange of ideas. The asynchronously designed teaching programme enables students to organise their studies individually in three time zones and to complete courses despite their busy rehearsal and practice schedules. All Global Conservatoire courses can be credited towards a degree programme at the mdw (2 ECTS).

In addition to asynchronous classes, which are designed to give maximum flexibility in scheduling, each course will also include synchronous online sessions on Zoom to deepen the exchange between teachers and students.

Global Conservatoire partner universities:
 

Registration information
 

Registration deadline for all courses of the partner universities in the winter semester 2026/27:
September 18th 2026, by e-mail to globalconservatoire@mdw.ac.at

Registration  for all mdw courses in the winter semester 2026/27: 
via mdwOnline (Attention: limited places!)

Find more information about the Global Conservatoire on the websites of the Global Conservatoire and the International Office.

Courses in the winter semester 2026/27 at the mdw:

ELEMENTS OF SOUND - PART I


Study level: Master
Course tutor: Elisabeth Reisinger, Petra Stump-Linshalm, Heinz-Peter Linshalm

Course content:
This course is closely connected to a concert taking place during the GC Transnational Meeting in Vienna in April 2027. At its core, the course explores the unifying spirit of the GC partnership through the overarching theme of the “5 Elements”, while also examining questions of sustainability from both artistic and scholarly perspectives.
Through reading, research, and discussion, the students will explore the historical and present significance of four- and five-element concepts in music, with an initial focus on “Western art music.” Depending on the interests of the students, non‑European approaches – including those rooted in Asian philosophical traditions – may also be incorporated.

Dates of the Live Sessions ( Zoom):

  • Monday, 5 October 2026: 4.30pm - 5.30pm (Vienna local time)
  • Monday, 19 October 2026: 4pm - 5.30pm (Vienna local time)
  • Monday, 16 November 2026: 4pm - 5.30pm (Vienna local time)
  • Monday, 7 December 2026: 4pm - 5.30pm (Vienna local time)

Terms of participation (open registration):
max. 10 students (2 per institution)

Courses in the winter semester 2026/27 at the partner universities:

DANISH ART SONGS IN DANISH


Institution: The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Study level: Bachelor, Master
Course tutor: Eva Hess Thaysen and guest faculty

Course content:

Discover a rich and often overlooked repertoire that deserves a place on the international concert stage.

This course invites singers and pianists to explore the world of Danish art song through language, history, poetry, and performance. Using the groundbreaking anthology Danish Diction in Art Song, students will gain practical tools for performing in Danish while deepening their understanding of the cultural and artistic contexts that shaped this repertoire.

Through expert coaching, language guidance, and collaborative performance sessions, participants will work on pronunciation, interpretation, and stylistic understanding while building confidence in presenting Danish song literature. No prior knowledge of Danish or the International Phonetic Alphabet is required.

For vocalists and collaborative pianists seeking to expand their repertoire and explore new artistic perspectives, this course offers a unique gateway into Scandinavia’s rich musical heritage.

Dates of the Live Coaching  Sessions (Zoom):

  • Thursday, 24 September 2026 (time TBC)
  • Thursday, 22 October 2026 (time TBC)
  • Thursday, 19 November 2026 (time TBC)
  • Thursday, 10 December 2026 (time TBC)

Terms of participation (open registration): 
max. 12 students (6 singer-pianist duos)

INTRODUCTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE SONGWRITING


Institution: Manhattan School of Music

Study level: Bachelor
Course tutor: Andrew Gerle

Course content: 

This practical and creative course introduces students to the craft of writing songs for the stage. Drawing on examples from over a century of Broadway repertoire, students will discover how melody, harmony, lyrics, character, and dramatic storytelling work together to create songs that move audiences and drive narrative action.

Through analysis, creative exercises, and guided composition projects, students will write and refine two original musical theatre songs while learning the techniques used by some of the genre’s most celebrated songwriters. Along the way, they will explore everything from hook writing and harmonic language to lyric structure and character development.

Ideal for composers, performers, lyricists, and theatre-makers, this course offers a rare opportunity to develop both musical and dramatic storytelling skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Course format:

  • Monday, 5 October 2026, 10:00-11:30am (NYC ET)
  • Monday, 2 November 2026, 10:00-11:30am (NYC ET)
  • Monday, 7 December 2026, 10:00-11:30am (NYC ET)

Terms of Participation:
max. 15 students

MUSICAL TEXTURE


Institution: Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Study level: Bachelor, Master
Course tutor: Amit Gur 

Course content: 

Texture is one of the most important elements of music, but also one of the least understood ones. In the twentieth century, the term became widely used in musicians’ discourse, yet even today, a formal understanding of musical texture is lacking. During the course, we will explore texture as a perceptual phenomenon. According to that approach, musical texture is first and foremost an experience characterized by a sense of persistency and relative stability over time – “the domain of sameness in music.” Following this approach, we will engage in composition assignments and analyze textural pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries.

The course is suitable for composers, jazz musicians, performers, and music theorists. Students will engage in lively discussions where they will be encouraged to rely on their intuition and areas of expertise to develop a personal understanding of the topic.

Course format:

  • 4 live online discussion sessions (dates/times TBC)
  • 7 asynchronous study modules

Terms of Participation:
max. 20 students

Contact

Melanie Karner, BA
Short Term Mobilities and International Scholarships
T +43 1 71155-7424
karner-m@mdw.ac.at

Laura Rappold, BA
International cooperations and projects
T +43 1 71155-7423
rappold@mdw.ac.at
 

Website of the Global Conservatoire
Website of the International Office