A MUSICAL TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

ROCHESTER, NY — The world may seem a little smaller this month when the Eastman School of Music presents three concerts of music from around the globe. Mandolins, dulcimers, drums, flutes and gongs will resonate along Gibbs Street in a series of concerts that highlight some of the world’s most beautiful and engaging musical traditions.…

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THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER

ROCHESTER, NY — The Eastman School of Music’s concert halls will ring with the music of many countries and a host of outstanding artists for an exciting six weeks of summer concerts, beginning June 26 and continuing through August 5. The School will present approximately 50 concerts and performances as part of its annual Summer…

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SING YOUR HEART OUT THIS SUMMER

ROCHESTER, NY — The Eastman School of Music invites singers of all ages and ability levels to take part in Eastman Summer Sings. The series of choral music reading sessions will be held on Tuesday, June 27; Tuesday, July 11; Friday, July 21; and Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the beautiful, air-conditioned Kilbourn…

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EASTMAN PROFESSOR OF MUSICOLOGY RECEIVES NEH GRANT

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Ralph P. Locke, professor of musicology at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester recently received a $40,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for assistance in writing a book, which explores the influence of “exotic lands and peoples in Western music.” The book, tentatively titled, “The Exotic in…

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COMPOSERS AND ORCHESTRAL MUSICIANS — CAN THEY PROGRESS TOWARD GREATER HARMONY?

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—For the typical orchestra, commissioning, acquiring, rehearsing and performing contemporary concert music is a complex process—it’s more expensive to produce, requires longer rehearsal time and is harder to sell to established audiences, which leads to a disconnect between professional orchestral musicians and composers. Why does this disconnect exist? Does it have to be this…

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AN ARTISTIC DIALOG

Rochester, NY — One of the most intriguing friendships in music history existed between composers Dmitri Shostakovich and Mieczyslaw Weinberg. What began as a teacher-pupil relationship blossomed into 30 years of deep friendship, mutual respect, and rich exchange of ideas. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the death of Weinberg and the 100th anniversary…

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