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Jonathan Cross joined the Oxford Faculty of Music in 2003 as a Professor of Musicology and serves as a Student Tutor at Christ Church. Previously, he held positions as a Lecturer at the University of Sussex and the University of Bristol, where he also served as a Reader. He is currently the Director of the Ertegun Humanities Graduate Programme at Oxford for 2023-2026. His research and publications cover a wide range of topics in 20th-century and contemporary music, theory, and analysis. Noteworthy works include the acclaimed 'Stravinsky Legacy' and a comprehensive study of composer Harrison Birtwistle. Cross has been involved with editorial boards for several music journals and has contributed extensively to the academic discourse on musical spectralism and modernist music theory. He frequently speaks at international conferences and events throughout Europe, the Americas, and beyond, engaging diverse audiences on complex musical themes. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he shows a strong commitment to public outreach through talks and presentations, collaborating with major cultural institutions such as the English National Opera and BBC Proms.
University of Oxford • Oxford, England
Joined as a Professor of Musicology and Student Tutor.
University of Sussex • Brighton, England
Lecturer prior to moving to Oxford.
University of Bristol • Bristol, England
Served in various academic roles.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.