ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET TO PERFORM AT KILBOURN HALL

ROCHESTER, N.Y.— Known as much for its commitment to performing and expanding the works of living composers as for its performances of traditional quartet repertoire, the St. Lawrence String Quartet—Geoff Nuttall, violin; Barry Shiffman, violin; Lesley Robertson, viola; and Christopher Costanza, cello—will perform at Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music Sunday, April 2…

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MAYHEM, OR JUST AN APRIL FOOLS' PRANK?

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Some believe April Fools’ Day originated in 1582 when the Gregorian calendar replaced the Julian calendar and New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. Whatever its true origins, several faculty artists at the Eastman School of Music believe it’s a day for tomfoolery—The program they’ve planned for an upcoming April…

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A MAGICAL, MOONLIT MASTERPIECE

For its spring Eastman Theatre presentation, Eastman Opera Theatre has chosen Cendrillon (Cinderella) by Jules Massenet. The story of Cinderella has inspired composers from Rossini and Prokofiev to Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim, but Massenet’s musical treatment of this fairy tale is especially imaginative and romantic—and also a wonderful introduction to opera for all ages.…

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EASTMAN PRESENTS ANNUAL "MUSIC FOR ALL" PROGRAM

Rochester, NY — Eastman School of Music students will bring their talents and passion for music to the community later this month, thanks to the School’s unique Music For All program. Small ensembles of 2-6 musicians will perform for audiences ranging from preschoolers to senior citizens. According to Elinor Freer, assistant professor of chamber music…

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THE ORCHESTRA MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO THE 21ST CENTURY

Finally, a place unbounded by geography, a harmony unaffected by the occasional dissonances, a resource unobstructed by the divide of business versus artistry. On April 10, 2006, the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester unveils Polyphonic.org, a comprehensive website for orchestra musicians. Polyphonic.org is the first…

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