Yajie Ye recently interviewed Dr Shaena B. Weitz, winner of the 2023 Jerome Roche Prize, for the Royal Musical Association. In the conversation, Dr Weitz reflected on her award-winning research into nineteenth-century French potpourri and its implications for how we understand creativity, authorship, and plagiarism before the modern era of copyright.
Through the interview, Yajie highlights how Dr Weitz’s work brings together archival discovery, cultural history, and critical reflection on originality, showing how historical musical practices can reshape contemporary debates. Dr Weitz also shared insights into her research journey and offered thoughtful advice for early-career scholars on curiosity, wide reading, and intellectual risk-taking.
This interview was a highlight of Yajie Ye’s work with the ARAMAES Forum (RMA Student Committee), showcasing emerging voices in musicology and celebrating innovative scholarship in the field.
Full interview:
https://www.rma.ac.uk/2025/10/28/interview-with-2023-jerome-roche-prize-winner-dr-shaena-weitz/
