by cruz | Apr 25, 2023 | News, Researcher
I recently had the privilege of shedding light on the rich, yet often overlooked, history of bagpipes in the Baltic Sea region. This journey took place in the heart of Vienna, at an event event organised by the Institute for Folk Music Research and Ethnomusicology in...
by cruz | Mar 4, 2023 | News, Researcher
We have successfully organised the 2nd Edition of the Bagpipe Network Meeting, at the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki. Thank you for the wonderful support of my research Supervisor Kristiina Ilmonen (prof. Folk Music) and to MuTri Doctoral school Head, Saijaleena Rantanen....
by cruz | Oct 25, 2022 | News, Researcher
Delving Deeper: Precision and Progress at the Estonian National Museum I’m thrilled to bring you along on my latest journey back to Estonia, a trip that once again immersed me in the country’s rich musical heritage. This time, our compass pointed us...
by cruz | Oct 4, 2022 | News, Researcher
Yes! I’ll be speaking about my Baltic bagpipe research at the “Tauli torupill 50”, in Estonia, Riidaja Torupillitalu, on the 16th of October next! Estonian pipers are celebrating the anniversary of the Taul’s bagpipe – 50 years since the revival of the Estonian...
by cruz | Jul 19, 2022 | News, Researcher
I am extremely happy to give you the news! Our workshop counts now with a second Prusa 3D Printer machine. This time it is a filament machine, that allows us to print prototype pieces with more mechanical strength than with our other trusted Resine printer....
by cruz | May 11, 2022 | News, Researcher
Besides assisting me in the survey of Swedish Sãckpipas, Zexuan had quite a few interesting french bagpipes waiting for him in this collection. These items could help him shed light on his own doctoral research on the border pipes of England and Scotland. The...
Gonçalo Cruz
is a Researcher, Musician, Educator & Maker of Bagpipes & Woodwinds.
He holds a Masters in Architecture, and is currently a Doctoral candidate at the Sibelius Academy - “Forgotten Bagpipes - The redesign of the Säkkipilli in Finland”. His research interests are in the disciplines of Music, Ethnomusicology, Organology, as well as Art & Design, History & Archeology, with a special interest in the subjects of Instrument building, Tuning and Temperament.
As an artist, Gonçalo has been working as a music composer and guest musician on live and recorded performances, and is keen in developing the concept of “Music as Design”