The Third Thursday Concert Series resumes this month with “Orpheus’s Journey,” a special duo appearance by Edoardo Bellotti (organ) and Paul O’Dette (lute). The performance will feature works by Frescobaldi, Monteverdi, and other Italian composers of the 17th century. Bellotti serves as Associate Professor of Organ, Harpsichord, and Improvisation at the Eastman School of Music; O’Dette is…
Renowned pianist and music critic Jeremy Denk will be presenting a lecture on “The Ten Worst Things About Being A Musician, and What To Do About Them – A Practical Guide to the Performing Life” at the Eastman School of Music as part of the Glenn E. Watkins Lecture Series on Monday, September 18 at…
For the Eastman School of Music: Jim Doser, 585-274-1470, jdoser@esm.rochester.edu Leading a musical arts organization is not a task for the uninspired. Assembling a portfolio of artistic, creative, executive, and business skills often requires prospective leaders to seek them out from many different sources. The University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music has announced the…
Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.) Frank Underwood’s Unfinished Symphony Reaches Jerusalem (Haaretz 09/30/2017) The Israel Camerata Jerusalem and Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra will perform ‘House of Cards in Concert’ this week.…
For the Eastman School of Music: Jim Doser, 585-274-1470, jdoser@esm.rochester.edu For ArtistShare®: Prawit Siriwat, publicity@artistshare.com Music in the American Wild: Eastman/Artistshare® New Artist Project Announced The University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music and ArtistShare® have announced that the ensemble Music in the American Wild has been selected as an Eastman/ArtistShare New Artist Project. Led by Eastman alumnae Emlyn Johnson…
Here are some select clippings from the past week showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. Note: Some links may have expired.) American Health Names James VanDemark to Education Board (American Health Council 08/23/2017) Mr. James VanDemark, Professor of Double Bass and Chair of…
Here are some select clippings from the past week showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. Note: Some links may have expired.) Local Musician Attends Prestigious Summer Music Academy (Chicago Daily Herald 08/15/2017) Birch Creek celebrates its 42nd concert season in 2017 and continues…
For the first time, the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music Jazz department will have an ensemble travel to Japan to perform at the Annual Tokyo Jazz Festival. The Eastman Jazz Sextet, led by Professor of Jazz, Jeff Campbell, will travel courtesy of sponsorship from the United States embassy in Japan. The Sextet will be…
Here are some select clippings from the past week showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. Note: Some links may have expired.) Gateways Music Festival performers discuss representation and the next generation (WXXI News 08/11/2017) “It is so dynamic,” said Amadi Azikiwe, violist and…
Here are some select clippings from the past week showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. Note: Some links may have expired.) Gateways Music Festival celebrates black composers, players (Democrat and Chronicle 08/06/2017) Coming up this week is a Rochester staple festival celebrating a community of…