Portuguese-born pianist Fernando Laires, who launched his professional career at age 19 by performing the complete cycle of 32 Beethoven piano sonatas, died Friday, Sept. 9, in Rochester N.Y. He was 91 years old. Over the course of his long and active career, he most recently had served as Professor of Piano at the University…
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.) Renée Fleming Sings A New Song Cycle (WQXR 09/07/2016) Nov. 12, 14. Fleming, the adventurous soprano who is always open to new…
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.) First Impressions: A Guide to New Music in The New Season (NPR 08/31/2016) Interested in Steve Jobs, Georgia O’Keefe or Alice in…
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.) 9 Musical Events Celebrating the National Park Centennial (WQXR Blog 08/24/2016) On Aug. 25, 1916, Woodrow Wilson signed an act that created…
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.) 5 must-see upcoming classic concerts The Courier-Journal 08/18/2016 Continuing its practice of welcoming a composer each year its New Music Festival, this…
The University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music is holding an orchestral conducting masterclass led by conductor and Professor Neil Varon on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19. The two-day session will give six experienced pre-professional young conductors the opportunity to enhance their conducting skills and musicianship. “The masterclass fulfills a need among young…
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.) Seven classical pianists, traveling in a pack (SFGate 08/09/2016) Like other members of the animal kingdom, performing musicians vary in their inclination…
Leading organists and musicologists from around the world will come to the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music this fall for the 2016 EROI (Eastman Rochester Organ Initiative) Festival, “Breath for Singing: The Organ and the Human Voice.” Taking place from Wednesday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 28, the event explores historical, conceptual, and…
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.) Musicians harmonize with nature for outdoor audiences — including snakes (The Seattle Times 08/05/2016) SAN JUAN ISLAND NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK — A snake came to…
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.) What to do in Washington’s national parks, from hikes, to drives, to multi-day adventures (The Seattle Times 07/29/2016) The Music in the American Wild project…