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Workshop
Giuseppe Ravì’s work is founded on the principle that performance, in any field involving expression, communication and responsibility, begins with an awareness of the body and the conscious direction of attention and intention.
His approach explores how body language, habits and movement patterns influence expression, decision making and overall performance quality. This methodology helps participants recognize unnecessary effort, allowing them to rediscover efficient and fluid movement guided by clarity and intention, enhancing both expressive capacity and effectiveness in action.
When breath, movement, attention and intention align, communication becomes clearer, presence more grounded and performance more focused and reliable. Expression becomes direct and authentic, allowing action to emerge with greater efficiency, precision and coherence.
Participants learn how subtle adjustments in physical organization can transform body language, strengthen presence and enhance performance in demanding situations, supporting a more sustainable and effective way of working, performing and interacting.
This practice offers a practical exploration of how intentional action and refined movement open new possibilities for creativity, communication and human connection across different fields.
Biography
Giuseppe Ravì specialises in the development of performing artists and executives, leveraging his expertise to enhance their artistic expression and overall performance through a structured and refined skill set.
His approach, rooted in the synergy of breath and movement, has a profound impact on singers, instrumentalists, and conductors, allowing them to develop a deeper connection to sound, refine their phrasing, and deliver musical storytelling with greater authenticity and impact.
By overcoming habitual limitations and expanding their comfort zones, artists experience a significant increase in freedom, self-confidence, and expressive depth, leading to performances that feel more natural, grounded, and emotionally compelling.
Numerous testimonials from both professionals and students highlight the transformative nature of his work. By aligning physical awareness with musical intention, he helps performers bridge the gap between technical precision and authentic artistic communication, ensuring that their sound, phrasing, and expression fully serve the emotional and narrative depth of their performance.
Currently, he teaches at mdw – Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, where he has worked across multiple departments, including the Department of Piano, Department of Conducting, Department of Vocal Studies and Music Theatre, Max Reinhardt Seminar – Acting Department, Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Department, and ISA Internationale Sommerakademie der mdw.
He also holds a position at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin.
He is a regular guest at both the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music in London, where he leads workshops across various departments.
His collaborations include prestigious institutions such as the Universität der Künste Berlin, École Normale de Musique de Paris, HEM Haute École de Musique de Genève, HAMU Prague, The School of Arts (University College Ghent), and the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
He has also worked with the VETA Vienna English Theatre Academy, Accademia di Musica di Pinerolo, “Professione Orchestra” (RAI), Sapienza University of Rome, and I.A.L.S. – Istituto Addestramento Lavoratori dello Spettacolo.
As co-founder of the Purser and Ravì Conducting Academy, alongside Toby Purser, Head of Conducting at the Royal College of Music London, he regularly leads workshops to refine conductors' skills and artistic vision.
He is also a regular guest teacher at the Lied Academy of International Performing Arts Support Association, guiding singers and pianists in refining their sound, phrasing, and stage presence.
Giuseppe Ravì has also worked closely with Maria João Pires, teaching alongside her in international workshops for pianists. Through this collaboration, he has contributed to the artistic and personal development of pianists in multiple countries, fostering a deeper awareness of expression, sound, and interpretation.
In addition to his work in the performing arts, he has applied his expertise to the business and media sectors, coaching executives and professionals in communication, presence, and leadership skills.
He has collaborated with Ketchum Austria, a leading communication and PR agency, as well as Constantin Films and Pantaleon Films, two major film production companies, Fachverband Gas Wärme (FGW) / Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (Wirtschaftskammer Österreich – WKO), Angelini Pharma, among others, helping professionals refine their expressive and interpersonal skills for their public and professional presence.
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