Research/art/teacher profile of a person
Name and surname:
doc. Mgr. art. Ivan Šiller, ArtD.
Document type:
Research/art/teacher profile of a person
The name of the university:
Comenius University Bratislava
The seat of the university:
Šafárikovo námestie 6, 818 06 Bratislava

I. - Basic information

I.1 - Surname
Šiller
I.2 - Name
Ivan
I.3 - Degrees
doc. Mgr. art., ArtD.
I.4 - Year of birth
1977
I.5 - Name of the workplace
Department of Arts and Culture - Department of Music Education, Faculty of Education, Comenius University in Bratislava.
I.6 - Address of the workplace
Račianska 59, 813 34 Bratislava
I.7 - Position
associate professor
I.8 - E-mail address
siller2@uniba.sk
I.9 - Hyperlink to the entry of a person in the Register of university staff
https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/21530?mode=full&do=filterForm-submit&name=Ivan&surname=%C5%A0iller&university=701000000&employment_state=no&filter=Vyh%C4%BEada%C5%A5
I.10 - Name of the study field in which a person works at the university
Teaching and Pedagogical Sciences

II. - Higher education and further qualification growth

II.1 - First degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
The Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
II.2 - Second degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
The Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
II.b - Year
2000/2006
II.c - Study field and programme
Music Art - Keyboard Instruments - Piano
II.3 - Third degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
The Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
II.b - Year
2006/2010
II.c - Study field and programme
Music Art - Keyboard Instruments - Piano Playing
II.4 - Associate professor
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts
II.b - Year
2022
II.c - Study field and programme
Musical Arts
II.5 - Professor
II.6 - Doctor of Science (DrSc.)

III. - Current and previous employment

III.a - Occupation-position III.b - Institution III.c - Duration
Concert pianist, lecturer and mentor self-employed person since 2000 until now
University teacher, researcher and head of the departement Faculty of Education, Comenius University in Bratislava 2011 - 2017
University teacher Faculty of Education, Comenius University in Bratislava since 2024
Pedagogical director Superar Slovakia since 2016 - 2026
Work on a project at the National Centre for Digital Transformation and Research, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University. Since 2024 -

IV. - Development of pedagogical, professional, language, digital and other skills

IV.a - Activity description, course name, other IV.b - Name of the institution IV.c - Year
Magisterský titul, hudobné umenie, hra na klavíri Kráľovské konzervatórium GENT, Belgicko 2003
Psychoanalytický prístup v skupinách a organizáciách SSPAP 2018
Projektový manažment 1. - FBE 2019
Myšlienkové mapy ako ich nepoznáte FBE 2023
Academy for directors C. S. Lewis Schools Association 2026
Change Accelerator Institute for Change 2026

V. - Overview of activities within the teaching career at the university

V.1 - Overview of the profile courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.1.a - Name of the profile course V.1.b - Study programme V.1.c - Degree V.1.d - Field of study
Applied Art Didactics Didactics of Art and Cultural Subjects 3 Subject-specific Didactics
University Didactics of Artistic Subjects Didactics of Art and Cultural Subjects 3 Subject-specific Didactics
Intermedia and Recording Media in Contemporary Art. Didactics of Art and Cultural Subjects 3 Subject-specific Didactics
Music Education Specialization Study Programme for Primary Schools, Art and Culture I.+II. Teacher Training and Education Science
Performance on the Principal Musical Instrument Music Education as Part of a Combined Degree Programme I. Teacher Training and Education Science
V.2 - Overview of the responsibility for the delivery, development and quality assurance of the study programme or its part at the university in the current academic year
V.2.a - Name of the study programme V.2.b - Degree V.2.c - Field of study
Didactics of Art and Educational Subjects 3 Subject-Specific Didactics
Teaching of Music Arts in Combination 1 Teaching and Educational Sciences
V.3 - Overview of the responsibility for the development and quality of the field of habilitation procedure and inaugural procedure in the current academic year
V.4 - Overview of supervised final theses
V.4.1 - Number of currently supervised theses
V.4.2 - Number of defended theses
V.5 - Overview of other courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.5.a - Name of the course V.5.b - Study programme V.5.c - Degree V.5.d - Field of study
Graphic scores and open artistic concepts Didactics of arts education subjects 3 subject-specific didactics

VI. - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs

VI.1 - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs and the corresponding citations
VI.1.1 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
807
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
90
VI.1.2 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
0
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
0
VI.1.3 - Number of citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
86
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
29
VI.1.4 - Number of citations registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
0
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
0
VI.1.5 - Number of invited lectures at the international, national level
VI.1.a - Overall
8
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
8
VI.2 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs
1

Cluster ensemble plays Philip Glass

Publisher: Hevhetia Records (SK) | Orange Mountain Music (USA)

Year of release: 2016

Performers: Cluster ensemble, Ivan Šiller, piano and artistic director

Other publisher details: HV 0109-0111-2-331

2

Nachtboek - Quotations

Publisher: ISCM - Slovak Section

Year of release: 2024

Performers: VENI ensemble, Ivan Šiller, piano

Other publisher details: ISCM-R03 · 2262 003-2

3

Lasciar Sonare

Publisher: InMusic

Year of release: 2020

Performers: Ivan Šiller, piano

Other publisher details: In003

4

Cantéyodjayâ

Concert date: March 26, 2019

Location: Bratislava, Large Concert Hall S 1

Performers: Ivan Šiller, piano

Composers: A. Berg, P. Boulez, A. Schönberg, L. Janáček, O. Messiaen

Links to the radio show "Hudobná dielňa":

  • Schönberg, Boulez - May 25, 2019
  • Alban Berg - May 18, 2019

5

Old Boys Anthology

Publisher: Hudobný fond

Year of release: 2023

Performer: Ivan Šiller, piano

Other publishing details: Product Code 3732

VI.3 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs over the last six years
1

Nachtboek - Quotations

Publisher: ISCM - Slovak Section

Year of release: 2024

Performers: VENI ensemble, Ivan Šiller, piano

Other publisher details: ISCM-R03 · 2262 003-2

2

Lasciar Sonare

Publisher: InMusic

Year of release: 2020

Performers: Ivan Šiller, piano

Other publisher details: In003

3

Cantéyodjayâ

Concert date: March 26, 2019

Location: Bratislava, Large Concert Hall S 1

Performers: Ivan Šiller, piano

Composers: A. Berg, P. Boulez, A. Schönberg, L. Janáček, O. Messiaen

Links to the radio show "Hudobná dielňa":

  • Schönberg, Boulez - May 25, 2019
  • Alban Berg - May 18, 2019

4

Old Boys Anthology

Old Boys Anthology

Publisher: Hudobný fond

Year of release: 2023

Performer: Ivan Šiller, piano

Other publishing details: Product Code 3732

5

Melodies

Publisher: InMusic

Year of release: 2023

Performer: Ivan Šiller, piano; Helga Varga Bach, soprano; Ronald Šebesta, clarinet

Other publishing details: In004

VI.4 - The most significant citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
1

12/2016, The Gramophone

"Clean and thoroughly prepared performance by Cluster ensemble."

Philip Clark, Cluster Ensemble Plays Glass – review of the 3CD Cluster Ensemble Plays Glass
2

8. 8. 2016, Pitchfork

“Cluster ensemble selected several iconic works by Philip Glass, and their performance is much sharper and clearer than any other similar recording in history.”

Seth Colter Walls, review of the 3CD Cluster Ensemble Plays Philip Glass
3

“What is remarkable about Cluster ensemble's interpretation is that it never sounds didactic; it is beautifully natural and consistently musical. The fact that the performers have internalized Glass’s music is evident in the interpretation of every single note on their recording.”

Andrew Clements, review of the 3CD Cluster Ensemble Plays Philip Glass
4

Reviews of the Concert at the Slovak Philharmonic

13 May 2025, Small Hall of the Reduta

Recital by Ivan Šiller at the Bratislava Reduta – Haimoni Balgavá, Hudobný život, 15 June 2025.

Bratislava Spring Concert Special – Robert Kolář, Hudobný život, 15 June 2025.

“In short, Ivan Šiller is Ivan Šiller – and that is wonderful.”

The Watchman #4: Us is Them – Colin Clarke/Hana Gubenko, Classical Explorer, 25 May 2025.

“A master of piano playing: sophisticated, balanced, thoughtful and gentle… Šiller turns every piece on the programme into a premiere.”
5

Review of the Album Gestures

Juraj Vajó, ISCM – Slovak Section, 23 January 2026.

Review of Tomáš Boroš’s New Album

Marcel Seneši, ISCM – Slovak Section, 27 January 2026. Rating: 10/10.

A Grand Measure of Inspiration: A Watchman Post

Hana Gubenko, The Watchman Magazine/Classical Explorer, 25 December 2025. The album received a five-star review.

Ars musica – Radio Devín, 23 March 2026

A radio discussion reflecting on the album, featuring Ján Boleslav Kladivo and guests. Ars musica programme archive

VI.5 - Participation in conducting (leading) the most important research projects or art projects over the last six years
1

Member of the Festival Committee of MELOS ETHOS - International Festival of Contemporary Music

https://hc.sk/melos-etos

2

Member of the Innovation Team in Education

Creator of Methodological Sheets for Music Education Teachers at Primary Schools

Národne centrum pre digittálnu transformáciu vzdelávania

  • Financed by the European Union

VII. - Overview of organizational experience related to higher education and research/artistic/other activities

VII.a - Activity, position VII.b - Name of the institution, board VII.c - Duration
Head of the Departement of Music Pedagogical Faculty, Comenius University, Bratislava 2016 - 2017, from 2026
Member of the Commission for ŠVOČ Pedagogical Faculty, Comenius University, Bratislava 2015 - 207
Head of Team, Centre for Innovation and Partnerships. The Centre implements new international grant projects, builds partnerships with businesses and nonprofit organisations, and strengthens the community within the Faculty of Education. Faculty of Education Since 2025
Head of Team, Centre for the Arts. The Centre for the Arts is a new project of the Department of Art and Culture, designed as a space for experimentation and hands-on learning for students of the Faculty of Education. Faculty of Education Since 2025
Head of Team, Student Creativity Incubator. A new Faculty of Education initiative that encourages students to develop their own projects. The incubator also provides mentoring and support to help students put their projects into practice. Faculty of Education Since 2025
Change Team, Team Leader. The team is responsible for preparing a proposal for systemic change at the Faculty of Education. Faculty of Education Since 2025

VIII. - Overview of international mobilities and visits oriented on education and research/artistic/other activities in the given field of study

VIII.a - Name of the institution VIII.b - Address of the institution VIII.c - Duration (indicate the duration of stay) VIII.d - Mobility scheme, employment contract, other (describe)
Pedagogical faculty, University Olomouc Žižkovo nám. 5, Olomouc 3 - 6.12. 2008 Lectures and artistic direction of the student ensemble
Slot ART 2018 Zámok Lubiąż / PL 2. júla - 9. júla 2017 Lectures and artistic direction of the student ensemble
Muzički biennale Zagreb Student centre Zagreb 14. - 25. 4. 2015 Lectures and artistic direction of the student ensemble

IX. - Other relevant facts

IX.a - If relevant, other activities related to higher education or research/artistic/other activities are mentioned

Ministry of Education - member of the curriculum reform team for the educational area of culture and arts

Superar International - member of the team for developing quality standards for the international network

ISCM - Slovak Section - member of the International Society for Contemporary Music

Talent Revúca - National Composition Competition (for children), member of the jury

Projects - creator of music and educational projects: Stretnutia s hudbou, New Music for Kids and Teens, VENI ACADEMY, Art Tokaj

Chamber Music Concert Series - creator and organizer: Galéria hudby, Festival SPACE, Hammerklavier festival

Date of last update
2026-09-24