Dr. Adam Pinto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Perth pianist, collaborative-researcher, and composer Adam Pinto lectures in musicology and aural piano studies at the University of Western Australia. He performs regularly with the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra and has recorded for A.B.C. Adam is a sought-after collaborative artist, working with local and international soloists at instrumental festivals worldwide. He collaborates with Paul Tanner and Matt Styles in Mix’t, exploring the boundaries of cross-genre compositions. His disc 'Home 11' is available through Tall Poppies. He has a keen interest in the development of innovative new music and collaborative improvisational compositional practices, having premiered works by Australian composers and performed at New Music Festivals internationally. As a saxophonist in Rompduo with Barry Cockcroft, he has been involved in commissioning and premiering significant works both in Australia and internationally. Adam's passion led to his post-doctoral research at the University of Western Australia, focusing on the works of Roger Smalley OAM. His performances have been reviewed as 'stunningly virtuoso' by Neville Cohn, and he has released a CD titled 'Transformation,' which has been praised for its historical significance.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Lectures in musicology and aural piano studies.

Awards

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Early-Career Research Award

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.