Eastman News Highlights May 26, 2015
Here 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.) “Seascapes” — Janice Weber, piano (Audiophile Audition 05/15/2015) Seascapes is a nicely thought out ‘theme’ collection of music inspired by the sea. There is certainly a…
James VanDemark Featured at ISB 2015
Photograph of James VanDemark by Kurt Brownell, 2013 Eastman’s longtime professor of double bass, James VanDemark, will be the featured recitalist at ISB 2015 – this year’s convention of the International Society of Bassists, to be held at Colorado State University from June 1-6, 2015. His ISB Convention recital will be held Friday, June 5.…
World’s Musical Diversity Showcased in Eastman School of Music Series
Guest artists will bring music from India, Portugal, and South Asia to the Kilbourn Hall stage as part of the World Music Series for 2015-2016. The popular Eastman School of Music series will feature the violin duo of Lalgudi G.J.R. Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi on Wednesday, Sept. 23; Fado singer Ana Lains on Friday, Oct.…
Renowned Pianists Present Concerts during Matthay Festival at Eastman School of Music
Local patrons of piano music have the opportunity to hear world-class performers in free recitals when the Eastman School of Music hosts the 2015 Matthay Piano Festival June 8 to 11. The events are sponsored by the American Matthay Association, an organization devoted to promoting the principles of renowned piano pedagogue Tobias Matthay. Born in…
Eastman Presents Concert Series Concludes Successful Inaugural Season
More than 8,000 patrons attended concerts in the inaugural season of the Eastman School of Music’s Eastman Presents series, enjoying the talents of guest artists ranging from Broadway stars Jason Alexander and Bernadette Peters to the Vienna Boys’ Choir. “The mission of this new concert series is to give the Rochester community the chance to…
Eastman News Highlights May 18, 2015
Here 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.) ‘At home’ on the podium: Rei Hotoda to join Utah Symphony as its first female associate conductor (Deseret News 05/16/2015) Though Rei Hotoda has lived a…
Commencement Ceremony 11:15 AM Sunday, May 17, Kodak Hall
Paul Burgett, who received his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, and now serves as University Vice President, Senior Advisor to the President Joel Seligman, and University Dean, will be the speaker for Eastman’s commencement on Sunday, May 17. Burgett will also receive the School’s Distinguished Alumni Award…