The Eastman Wind Ensemble (EWE) will perform with Ā jazz saxophonist James Carter on Monday, February 5 at 8 p.m., in Kodak Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The program includes: Roberto Sierraās Saxophone Concerto, featuring James Carter, as well as David Maslankaās Symphony No. 4, as a memorial for the composer, who died this…
The Faculty Artist Series presents pianist Alison dāAmato, Thursday, February 8, at 8 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The program includes: Schumann: Liederkreis, Op. 24 with Robert Swensen, tenor; Schumann: Myrthen, Op. 25; special project with juniors and seniors from Eastmanās voice studios. PianistĀ Dr. Alison dāAmato, Assistant Professor of Vocal…
Jazz pianist Bobby Floyd will be a visiting guest artist at Eastman School of Music this February. He will perform alongside the Eastman Jazz Lab Band on their concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, in Kilbourn Hall, under the direction of Rich Thompson, Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media at the Eastman…
Two world-renowned stars of the opera stage, mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and current Professor of Voice, Anthony Dean Griffey will perform a benefit concert Sunday, February 18, at 7 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. Together von Stade and Griffey, with pianist Russell Miller, Professor of Vocal Coaching and Repertoire, will…
The Eastman-Ranlet Series bring the TakĆ”cs Quartet Sunday, February 18, at 3 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. Their program includes Mozart: String Quartet No. 21 in D Major, K. 575, BartĆ³k: String Quartet No. 1, SZ. 40, and Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 6, Op. 80. Made up of Edward Dusinberre…
Spotlights Rising Vocal Stars Eight Eastman School of Music voice and opera students will compete in the finals of the Friends of Eastman (FEO) Opera Voice Competition at 8 p.m. Friday, February 9, in Kilbourn Hall. The FEO event gives local audiences the opportunity to hear rising vocal talents early in their careers while providing…
The Faculty Artist Series presents George Sakakeeny, Professor of Bassoon at the Eastman School of Music, Saturday, January 27, at 4 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The program includes: Mignone: Valsa Braziliera 6a for Solo Bassoon; Augusta Read Thomas: Pilgrim Soul for bassoon and cellos; Stravinskyās Octet, as well as…
The Kilbourn Concert Series presents Camerata RCO: Musicians of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Tuesday, January 23 at 8 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The program includes Mozartās Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 and Beethovenās Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20. Formed by members of Amsterdamās famed Royal Concertgebouw…
The Faculty Artist Series presents internationally lauded violinist Bin Huang, at the Eastman School of Music, Sunday, February 11, at 3 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The program includes Piano Trios Nos. 1 and 2 by Aniun Huang. Internationally lauded violinist Bin Huang has built a concert career appearing with…