The day after St. Patrick’s Day is as good as any to remind readers that Sir James Galway, probably the world’s best-known flutist and one of its better-known Irishmen, is a guest at Eastman this week, along with his wife (and frequent musical partner) Lady Jeanne Galway (both are shown above). Sir James was an…
Soprano Julia Bullock, who received her Bachelor of Music degree at the Eastman School of Music in 2009, was named the winner of the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation’s International Vocal Competition following the finals in New York City on Friday, March 14. The Naumburg international competitions rotate annually among voice, violin, and piano, and have…
Here are some select clippings from the past week 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.) ‘From the Top’ coming to Eastman Theatre (Democrat & Chronicle 03/15/2014) Currently the principal cellist of the Rochester Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Jacobs-Perkins…
Enjoy a late celebration of the centennial of the great English composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) on Tuesday night, March 18, with the acclaimed tenor Nicholas Phan. He makes his debut in Eastman’s Kilbourn Concert Series with a program of music mostly by Britten, but also including a selection of Schubert songs. For more information on…
Opera was a source of national identity and pride in 19th-century Italy. Church organists were even encouraged to bring the sounds of the opera into the sanctuary, where it could be available to all, including those who couldn’t afford an opera ticket. The unfamiliar but highly enjoyable 19th-century Italian organ repertoire will be featured alongside…
World-renowned flutist Sir James Galway will be awarded the honorary degree Doctor of Music by the University of Rochester when he performs on NPR’s From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. The series was brought to Rochester by WXXI and the University’s Eastman School of Music to record a…
