Italian Baroque Organ at MAG

‘An Italian Baroque Christmas’ at the Memorial Art Gallery

Eastman School of Music’s 10th anniversary celebration of its Italian Baroque Organ continues with an “Italian Baroque Christmas” concert on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery.  The concert features a varied program of organ, choral, and instrumental music for the Christmas season, with works by Cavazzoni, Gabrieli, Merula, Corelli, and Pasquini.  The program will conclude…

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Eastman School of Music Students Get Their Hands on Legendary Instrument

The “most famous double bass in the world” is temporarily in residence at the Eastman School of Music, giving students the chance for first-hand experience on an instrument of extraordinary history.  Thanks to the International Society of Bassists (ISB), Professor James VanDemark and his students have been enjoying exclusive use of the 200-year-old Karr-Koussevitzky Bass.…

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Eastman School of Music Professors and Alumni Receive Grammy Nominations

Eastman School of Music’s Professor of Lute Paul O’Dette, Assistant Professor of Organ Nathan Laube, and Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies Dave Rivello and Eastman graduates Bob Ludwig, Maria Schneider, John Fedchock, Kristian Bezuidenhout, Martha Cluver, and Eric Dudley are among the nominees for the 58th annual Grammy Awards.  O’Dette and Stephen Stubbes, who serve…

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Faculty Recitals Continue, Give Audiences Chance to Hear Renowned Artists on Local Stage

The Eastman School of Music’s Faculty Artist Series continues through spring 2016, showcasing the school’s internationally lauded soloists and chamber musicians. Supported by Patricia Ward-Baker, the recitals give local audiences the chance to catch performances by the faculty artists, whose busy schedules include frequent appearances elsewhere in the world. Performances range from tuba to voice…

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