Peter Dejans brings home second honorary doctorate.
News October 10, 2024On September 28 2024, Peter Dejans, director of the Orpheus Institute in Ghent since 1996, received an honorary doctorate from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (Tallinn).
On September 28, Peter Dejans, director of the Orpheus Institute in Ghent since 1996, received an honorary doctorate from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (Tallinn). This marks Dejans' second such honor, following a previous honorary doctorate from the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg. This latest accolade further recognizes Peter's visionary leadership in transforming the Institute into a global hub for artistic music research. Under his guidance, the Institute has pioneered innovative approaches to integrating artistic practice and academic enquiry in music. In his acceptance speech, Peter emphasized the crucial role of artistic research in advancing musical thought. This honor celebrates Peter Dejans' contributions and reinforces the Orpheus Institute's position at the forefront of artistic research in music worldwide.
