The Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, officially began its Centennial Celebration July 1, 2021. Eastmanâs 100 years of history and 18-month-long celebration has included more than 50 new compositions, world premieres, and centennial fanfares written specifically for Eastmanâs ensembles, Eastmanâs illustrious faculty, and more. As part of Eastmanâs centennial celebrations, the…
Looking ahead to Eastman School of Musicâs October and November Eastman Presents concerts, we are pleased to present a wide range of events featuring internationally accomplished guest artists. These concerts will be held in Eastmanâs magnificent concert venues: Kodak Hall, Kilbourn Hall, and Hatch Recital Hall. Mike Stefiuk, Director of Concert Operations, shares, âFew things…
This article was originally published in the Summer 2022 issue of Eastman Notes magazine. Efforts on behalf of equity and inclusion have been ongoing and continued priorities at Eastman. As we have âopened the doorsâ to our community for our centennial, we have also renewed our focus on these important topics. In spring 2020, Dean…
By Mason St. Pierre This Saturday, October 1 at 11 a.m., Trio Ghidorah, made up of alumni guitarists Ken Luk â11E, â13 (MA), â13E (MM), â18E (DMA), Bernardo Marcondes â19E (DMA), and Erik Gibelyou â19E (DMA) will present a âGuitar Extravaganza,â the first concert in our Morning Chamber Music Series. This event is free and…
Wellness at Eastman is a monthly seminar series from Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) featuring artists and clinicians speaking to physical and mental wellness for performing artists, inspired by the Healthy Conservatoires movement in Europe. The next Wellness at Eastman seminar will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 6 p.m: Making the Most of Your Time…
The Eastman School of Music announces that Professor of Violin Oleh Krysa will perform three Faculty Artist Series concerts this fall, celebrating his 80th birthday, as well as 60 years as a professional violinist and 55 years teaching. The concerts will include various colleagues and a variety of music. Krysa says, âI am thrilled to bring…
Five years have passed since the scarlet coats of âThe Presidentâs Ownâ United States Marine Band last appeared on stages in the Northeast of the United States. However, on Friday, October 7, 2022, the band returns and will play a free concert in Rochester, at Eastman School of Music, featuring 6 alumni who are touring…
During September and early October, Eastman’s Associate Professor of Cello Guy Johnston ’03E is performing as a concerto soloist with The HallĂ© and directing the Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival in his native England. Like many other British natives, he was profoundly affected by the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September, and offered us…
The Eastman School of Music is excited to announce The Morning Chamber Music series for 2022-2023. All three concerts will take place in Hatch Recital Hall at 11 a.m. on Saturdays. These concerts will feature alumni guests: the guitar trio Ghidorah; cellist Jeffrey Ziegler; and baritone Malcolm J. Merriweather. Each guest will perform alongside current Eastman…