A leading European centre for artistic research in music and an influential driving force for new developments in artistic practice.
The Orpheus Institute in short:
- an international team of senior, doctoral and visiting musician-researchers
- producing and promoting high-quality research into music
- in a dedicated educational and research environment
- generating new knowledge in-and-through musical practice
- keeping the artist’s perspective as the starting point for research
Orpheus Institute hosts the international inter-university docARTES programme for practice-based doctoral study in music, and the Orpheus Research Centre, home to around 30 artist-researchers involved in advanced artistic research. The close link between education and research within our facilities creates an inspiring environment where artists can experiment, exchange ideas and develop new knowledge.