From the Archive to Stage Presentation

EXECUTIVE BRIEFING From the Archive to Stage PresentationThe thematic catalogue as a methodological approach to musicological research and interpretative practice, with application to the literate Hellenic repertoire for the oboe [οξύαυλος].This executive briefing, based on the academic announcement and lecture-performance that took place at the University of Macedonia, [Thessaloniki - November 21, 2025], redefines the thematic catalogue as a sophisticated methodological tool and analytical instrument. By transitioning from traditional documentation to an active form of curation, the study establishes a systematic bridge between historical archives and live performance practice within the literate Hellenic repertoire for the oboe (οξύαυλος). Utilising a dataset of 627 catalogued items (1830–2023), the work employs an interdisciplinary framework—incorporating Ethnomusicology, Psychoacoustics, Digital Humanities and Cultural Anthropology—to map the "working mind" of the composer through various research strata, from primary autograph sources to theoretical interpretative texts.Beyond musicological preservation, the paper highlights the dataset’s role as a "living" methodological engine for modern technological integration. The catalogue serves as the "ground truth" (ontology) required for training Large Language Models (AI) and Music Information Retrieval systems, ensuring the digital discoverability of rare Greek musical works. Through data mining and the identification of sociological events with impact the research transforms the archive into a dynamic resource for institutional assessment and global visibility. The project provides a comprehensive legacy for further investigation and cultural preservation of the Hellenic musical heritage. keywords: Thematic Catalogue, Musicological Research Methodology, Interpretative Practice, Hellenic Oboe Repertoire, οξύαυλος, Modern Greek Music (1830–2023), Literate Musical Works, Ethnomusicology, Psychoacoustics, Cultural Anthropology, Extended Oboe Techniques, Artificial Intelligence Ontology, Ground Truth Datasets, Music Information Retrieval (MIR), Digital Discoverability, Data Mining, Substrata, Parastrata, Epistrata, University of Macedonia, Tsogias-Razakov, Christos, Chris, Τσόγιας-Ραζάκοβ, Χρήστος, Hautbois, Όμποε, Hobo, hautbois, chrisraz, Chrisraz, Thessaloniki, Performance, musicology, music, classical music, classical, digital humanities, Humanities, Social science