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.)
Meredith Monk Announces 2019–2020 Season
(Broadway World 10/16/2019)
On October 21, Monk and the women of her Vocal Ensemble perform a concert version of her most recent evening-length work, Cellular Songs, at the University of Rochester as part of its inaugural Institute for the Performing Arts Visiting Artist Residency. From October 21-23, Dancing Voice/Singing Body: A Residency with Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble will offer a mix of talks, workshops, master classes and more to both students of the university and the public. Details available HERE. In addition, Monk will serve as the 2019 Glenn Watkins Lecturer at the University’s Eastman School of Music.
‘Desire’ Is an Operatic Glimpse Into a Secret Garden
(The New York Times 10/11/2019)
The instrumental music, written for the JACK Quartet, juxtaposes spare passages of arpeggiated pizzicato with moments of unrestrained lyricism; dynamic outbursts with ethereal whisperings in the uppermost register of the violins; and lean dissonances with lush harmonies. …
That vulnerability and intimacy are being cultivated among artists who have known one another for years. Ms. Lash, Mr. Herbert and the founding members of JACK attended the Eastman School of Music together. …
Chinese pianist Zee Zee debut album released in China
(Global Times 10/16/2019)
“The album represents the beauty of classical music in my heart. … After finishing her bachelor’s degree in the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music and her master’s degree at The …
Christopher Rouse: Expressionistic composer preoccupied with death and volume
(The Independent 10/10/19)
Rouse …, was rare among modern composers for achieving both critical acclaim and popular success. He wrote chamber and vocal works that were performed around the world, and he taught for more than two decades at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. But he was best known for his symphonies and concertos, which featured a sound that …
CLASSICAL CROSSOVER| Time for Three
(City Newspaper 10/9/2019)
Time for Three plays refined chamber music covers of everything from Bach to pop music such as Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek” and The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood.” Based in Philadelphia, the trio has inspired audiences across the globe with its viral anti-bullying YouTube video, “Stronger.” Violinists Nick Kendall and Charles Yang, along with double bassist Ranaan Meyer, achieve sinuous string counterpoint and meld equally expressive vocal harmonies. The musicians in Time for Three perform with an affectionate energy, whether they’re bowing vigorously or plucking the strings softly.
Time for Three will perform on Thursday, October 10, 7:30 p.m. at Eastman School of Music’s Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs Street. $32-45. Discount with U of …
Meredith Monk visits U of R for artist residency>
(City Newspaper 10/16/2019)
Meredith Monk is a living legend in the world of contemporary classical music. … Monk will bring her Vocal Ensemble to Rochester for a residency entitled “Dancing Voice/Singing Body” from Sunday, October 20 through Wednesday, October 23 at the University of Rochester’s School of Arts and Sciences and Eastman School of Music.
(Rochester Business Journal 10/09/2019)
Eastman School of Music announces that Brad Lubman, Musica Nova director, has been honored with the Ditson Conductor’s Award. The information …
BAROQUE AND DANCE | ‘Keyboard and Key Moves’
(City Newspaper 10/16/2019)
While the performance will certainly showcase Eastman School of Music‘s beautiful Italian Baroque Organ, …
JAZZ | Nabaté Isles with Eastman Jazz Lab Band
(City Newspaper 10/16/2019)
Since graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Isles has played with Christian McBride, Jill Scott, Dianne Reeves, and many others. When he …
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