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Laura Vasilyeva is an Associate Professor of Musicology at the Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University. She is a trained researcher specializing in nineteenth-century Italian opera, with research themes centered on the intersection of opera, environmental catastrophe, and race. Vasilyeva's upcoming book, "Opera Built Environment" (University of Chicago Press, 2025), examines how architectural forms realized across Italy and the globe since the 1800s have influenced and been influenced by the cultural and physical environments in which they exist. The book analyzes the theatrical structure known as teatro all’italiana and debates its role as a medium for audiences to listen, watch, and feel. Vasilyeva has received various recognitions including the 2018 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award and the 2024 Peabody Institute Dean’s Accelerator Award. She has held visiting positions at prominent institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Cambridge. Committed to public scholarship, she works closely with arts organizations to enhance outreach efforts. Her teaching interests are broad, encouraging innovative engagement with music history. Recent seminars have explored topics like Opera Fever of the 1800s and Sound Studies. Vasilyeva's academic contributions include a range of journal articles and edited volumes, showcasing her commitment to making musicology accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences.
Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD, USA
Teaching and researching topics in musicology, focusing on nineteenth-century Italian opera and its environmental contexts.
University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA, USA
Conducted courses and seminars in musicology.
University of Cambridge (St. John's College) • Cambridge, UK
Engaged in academic research and collaboration in musicology.