Renée Fleming Named Distinguished Visiting Artist at the Eastman School of Music
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Renée Fleming, the world’s most sought-after and beloved soprano, has been appointed Distinguished Visiting Artist at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. “I am thrilled that Renée Fleming will be joining the University of Rochester’s fabulous Eastman School of Music as a Distinguished Visiting Artist,” said Joel Seligman, President and CEO of…
Eastman News Highlights September 8, 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.) Eastman School Gets $2M for Contemporary Media Institute (Musical America 009/02/2015) The Eastman School of Music has received $2 million from alumni Jeff and Joan Beal…
Bringing Bach to Malaysia: Eastman student David Chin
Eastman DMA conducting student David Chin leads Bach’s St. John Passion at Malaysia’s Good Shepherd Church. For over 90 years Eastman has inspired people at home and abroad. It has led to exceptional performances of some of the greatest works ever written via tours of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Eastman Jazz Ensemble, Baroque Ensembles and…
Jeff and Joan Beal Commit $2 Million to Eastman School of Music
A $2 million commitment from Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal and vocalist Joan Beal will launch the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, the couple’s alma mater, and build on the film legacy of the School’s founder, George Eastman. The Beal Institute will provide students…
Eastman News Highlights August 31, 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.) George Walker: the great American composer you’ve never heard of (The Guardian 08/27/2015) There is a lot to catch up on: a 93 year-old composer with…
Live Streaming at ESM
Upcoming live streamed events: Streaming will start approximately 15 minutes before each event. Please click on the venue links to watch the live stream from each performance venue and view programs when available. More events are being continually added, so please keep checking back. Thank you! Monday, May 6 at 7:30pm – Distinguished Visiting…