Eastman Presents OAE: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, with violinist Nicola Benedetti, performing Friday, February 16, at 8 p.m., in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The program includes Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61, and Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 6. Three decades ago, a group of London musicians took…
The Kilbourn Concert Series presents tenor Ian Bostridge, joined by pianist Julius Drake, Tuesday, February 6 at 8 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The program features Schubert’s beloved song cycle Winterreise (“Winter Journey”), D.911. The Telegraph calls Bostridge’s performance of the work, “An enthralling tribute to Schubert’s genius.” Ian Bostridge’s…
The Eastman Wind Ensemble (EWE) will perform with 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 Sierra’s Saxophone Concerto, featuring James Carter, as well as David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4, as a memorial for the composer, who died this…
The Faculty Artist Series presents pianist Alison d’Amato, 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 Eastman’s voice studios. Pianist Dr. Alison d’Amato, 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 Takács 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, Bartók: 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; Stravinsky’s Octet, as well as…