Mariko North
Postgraduate Researcher
Philosophy
About me:
I am a UK conservatoire-trained classical pianist, teacher, and a current PhD student in Philosophy at University of Exeter.
Research Project:
My research is an investigation into the demands of stillness in Western classical music performance (WCM), which challenge and elude current understandings and trainings for virtuosity in piano performance. I also consider the experience and applications for musical stillness using phenomenological and 4E cognition undertandings.
Research Supervisory team:
Professor Joel Krueger
Research Wider Research Interests:
Yoga
Bodymind theory
Yoga
Tai chi/Qi Gong
Buddhism
Meditation
Eurythmy
Phenomenology
Performer training
Performance Studies
Education:
2015 - Guildhall School of Music and Drama - MMus in Advanced Instrumental Studies (piano performance)
2007 - Royal College of Music, London - PG Diploma (Piano Accompaniment Pathway)
2006 - Royal College of Music, London - BMus (honours) in Piano Performance
