The Arts Advisory Board brings a specialized and varied perspective to the Foundation’s Art in Society Programs which explores the ways in which the ubiquity of the arts can be purposefully deployed as a constructive instrument in the shaping of a creative pluralistic community. These Foundation programs examine the role that arts have played – both positively and disruptively – in society and explore the potential for the arts to contribute to the amelioration of tensions or to constructive action on societal issues, including some identified in other subjects of the Foundation’s interest.
- Dr. Ayden Adler
- Assistant Professor of Arts Administration, University of Houston
Dr. Adler’s professional background and experience encompasses music performance, scholarship, teaching, and administrative positions at some of the most esteemed cultural institutions and universities in the United States. Dr. Adler’s vision is to sustain the arts through robust inclusivity and diversity, superlative artistry, and innovative approaches to audience engagement and retention. Read More »
- Michel Franck
- Director, Théàtre des Champs Elysée
Michel Franck is renowned for his artistic flair and his knowledge of voices. He believes in greater collaboration between the artistic disciplines, using visual arts, choreography and video artists. He pays particular attention to the drama dimension of opera, inviting theatrical directors to influence productions. Read More »
- Dr. Clemens Hellsberg
- Artistic Director, Aldermatt Swiss Alps Classics
Dr. Clemens Hellsberg is an Austrian violinist who was Director of the Vienna Philharmonic for 17 years and is the author of an history of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Read More »
- Dr. Nizam Kettaneh
- Chair, Opera Lafayette; Board Member, Vienna Philharmonic Society
Dr. Nizam Kettaneh is the founder of several orchestral and opera companies; a lecuturer and author on music and opera; and a founding Board Member of the Vienna Philharmonic Society.
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- Dr. Ralph Locke
- Emeritus Professor of Musicology, Eastman School of Music
Dr. Ralph Locke is Professor Emeritus of Musicology at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Read More »
- Dr. Andreas Mailath-Pokorny
- Rector, Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna
Dr. Andreas Mailath-Pokorny has studied law, served Austria in the diplomatic service and advocated for the arts and culture in Federal and local government prior to becoming Rector at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna.
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- Dominique Meyer
- General Manager, La Scala, Milan
Dominique Meyer is the General Manager of Milan’s La Scala opera house. He served as the Director of the Vienna State Opera from 2010 to 2020. Read More »
- Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Oliver Rathkolb
- Author; Professor, Chair of Department, Member of Senate, University of Vienna
Univ.- Prof. Mag. Dr. Oliver Rathkolb is currently Professor and Chair of the Department for Contemporary History at the University of Vienna and member of the Senate of the University of Vienna. Read More »
- Mag.A art. Ulrike Sych
- Rector, University of Music & Performing Arts, Vienna
Mag.A art. Ulrike Sych is a Singer and vocal pedagogue. She has served as rector of the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna since October 2015. Read More »