We have several EDDI sponsored artists coming to Eastman this semester. Here is a break down of what we have to look forward to: Mieko Kanno, violinist and music theorist Monday April 3rd, 3:30pm Hatch Hall – Public Lecture “Quiet is Beautiful” Thursday April…
DetailsConductor David Chin and his distinguished composer friend The 332nd birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach was earlier this week, but you can celebrate it this weekend with a performance of Bach’s grandest work, the Saint Matthew Passion. The concert, which brings together more than 40 Eastman students and recent graduates, was coordinated by, and will…
DetailsHere 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.) Baroque Consort to Perform at the St. Charles Public Library (Chicago Tribune / Aurora Beacon-News 03/16/2017) Mark Ponzo holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree…
DetailsParticipants in a 2014 Music Horizons recital by Jennifer Watson and Shaya Greathouse, Eastman Community Music School As winter winds down, many middle and high school musicians are considering their summer options—where will they attend a camp or festival this year? With whom will they perform or study? How can they prepare for college? Every…
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Imagine walking through an environment of tubes, resonators, tiny loudspeakers, and exciters that twist, swing, and turn as they project their sounds. How will the quality, shape, and dimensions of the space interact with the sounds and define and affect what you hear? How will you perceive the music that’s being created, and will these…
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Cinderella (soprano Laura Sanders) and Prince Charmant/Prince Charming (mezzo soprano Elizebeth Barnes) meet for the first time at the King’s Ball in Eastman Opera Theatre’s production of Jules Massenet’s “Cendrillon” (Cinderella). The work will be performed in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre from Thursday, April 6, through Sunday, April 9. Variations of the Cinderella fairy…
DetailsAs the culmination of Eastman Opera Collective’s unique month-long residency program, “Opera in the Classroom”, students from the George Mather Forbes School No. 4 will join their mentors from the Eastman School of Music’s Opera Department to perform a fully-staged production of Lori Laitman’s abridged one act children’s opera, The Three Feathers. This Rochester premiere…
DetailsHere 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.) New pres for St. Joseph’s College (Long Island Business News 03/06/2017) St. Joseph’s College has named a new president. The college, which has campuses in…
DetailsAs I write these words, we are almost halfway through the semester and with spring break only a few days away. Students are busy wrapping up midterms, rehearsing, practicing, preparing degree recitals, gigging around town, transcribing and listening to music, composing and arranging, and performing in ensemble concerts. All students at the Eastman School of…
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Mexican composer and conductor Juan Trigos, creator of the concept of “Abstract Folklore” music, will be in residence at the Eastman School of Music Sunday, April 2, to Saturday, April 8, as Howard Hanson Visiting Professor. His work, including the world premiere of a new composition, will be featured in two recitals. Trigos also will…
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