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Gavin Williams is a lecturer in music at King's College London. He has previously held teaching and research positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, the University of California, Berkeley, and Cardiff University. His research interests encompass 19th-20th century music, sound studies, and environmental humanities, focusing on the politics of sound and listening. Williams has published essays centered on Italian and British music, sound art, and technological history, specifically the impact of wartime sound reproduction technology. He is a co-editor of the upcoming book 'Critical Perspectives on Petrosonics', examining how coal and oil have shaped sensory experiences in the Anthropocene. Teaching a wide array of courses from 1800 to present, he covers topics like music and digital culture, film music, and sound studies. His work has received recognition, including winning the Royal Musical Association/Cambridge University Press Prize for Outstanding Edited Collection in 2020. Williams is a member of the Higher Education Academy and is keen to engage with students on dissertation topics.
King's College London • London
Teaching a range of music-related courses and engaging in research focusing on sound studies and environmental humanities.
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