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On 8 November 2025, at the closing dinner of the AEC Conference in the Carabinierisaal of the Residenz Salzburg – a gathering that brought together delegates from more than 120 music universities across Europe and beyond – the Mozarteum University awarded honorary doctorates to Dame Janet Ritterman and Professor Michael Worton. This marks only the second time in the university’s history that this distinction has been conferred: after Nikolaus Harnoncourt received the first honorary doctorate in 2008, it has now been bestowed on two individuals who have played a decisive role in shaping the Mozarteum’s research profile.

Teacher of Composition & Music Theory

Teacher of Voice, Breathing Techniques and Body Awareness (Music Education)

Vocal Coach and Accompanist (Music Education)

Senior Scientist

Teacher of Accordion

Reichert, Wiesbaden 2020

Franziska Wallner, Head of the Institute for Coaching & Career at the Mozarteum University, on resilience, careers and change in musicians' education.