Dr. Rebecca Herissone

Biography

Rebecca Herissone is a Professor of Musicology at the University of Manchester, where she focuses on the cultural history of music, critically engaging with the analysis of creativity and material culture in early modern England. Throughout her academic career, she has contributed to the understanding of music manuscripts and print publications, addressing ontological issues within early modern music notation. Her key research projects include the monograph 'Musical Creativity in Restoration England', which received the Diana McVeagh Prize from the North American British Music Studies Association in 2015, and several edited collections that explore the interconnectedness of music, drama, and literature. In her teaching, she specializes in the study of musical cultures in the seventeenth century, with a particular emphasis on creativity and source studies. Her role as co-editor of the peer-reviewed journal 'Music & Letters' has further solidified her position as a leading figure in the field, while her ongoing research continues to innovate on topics related to Henry Purcell and the historical performance practice. She has been involved in various advisory capacities for projects funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, particularly those focusing on Restoration Shakespeare and the works of John Eccles.

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