A MAGICAL, MOONLIT MASTERPIECE

For its spring Eastman Theatre presentation, Eastman Opera Theatre has chosen Cendrillon (Cinderella) by Jules Massenet. The story of Cinderella has inspired composers from Rossini and Prokofiev to Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim, but Massenet’s musical treatment of this fairy tale is especially imaginative and romantic—and also a wonderful introduction to opera for all ages.…

EASTMAN PRESENTS ANNUAL "MUSIC FOR ALL" PROGRAM

Rochester, NY — Eastman School of Music students will bring their talents and passion for music to the community later this month, thanks to the School’s unique Music For All program. Small ensembles of 2-6 musicians will perform for audiences ranging from preschoolers to senior citizens. According to Elinor Freer, assistant professor of chamber music…

THE ORCHESTRA MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO THE 21ST CENTURY

Finally, a place unbounded by geography, a harmony unaffected by the occasional dissonances, a resource unobstructed by the divide of business versus artistry. On April 10, 2006, the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester unveils Polyphonic.org, a comprehensive website for orchestra musicians. Polyphonic.org is the first…

EASTMAN’S PHILHARMONIA AND MUSICA NOVA PERFORM WORKS BY DUTCH COMPOSER LOUIS ANDRIESSEN

ROCHESTER, NY — Prominent Dutch composer Louis Andriessen comes to the Eastman School of Music later this month to work with students in a three-day residency, February 20-22, which includes performances by two of Eastman’s prestigious student ensembles. On Monday, February 20, Music Nova will perform Andriessen’s Workers’ Union at 8 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall…

CHRISTOPHER O’RILEY IS EASTMAN’S NEXT GRAND PIANIST

Rochester, NY — The Eastman School of Music’s first-ever Grand Pianists series, which debuted in December with Emanuel Ax, continues with Christopher O’Riley on February 14 at Eastman Theatre. O’Riley has redefined the possibilities of classical music and its audience in recent years by combining traditional repertoire with transcriptions of contemporary rock music. He’s particularly…

MARIAN MCPARTLAND CELEBRATES RAYBURN WRIGHT

Rochester, NY — Jazz legend Marian McPartland has been a frequent performer at the Eastman School of Music for 35 years, ever since Rayburn Wright invited her to headline his annual Arranger’s Holiday concert in 1971. “Everyone admired and respected him greatly,” says the legendary jazz pianist and host of NPR’s Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz.…