Ron Carter, widely recognized as one of the most original and influential bassists in jazz, returns this month to his alma mater, the Eastman School of Music, to perform with his quartet at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in Kilbourn Hall and to receive an honorary doctoral degree. Described as “the epitome of jazz elegance…
Eastman BroadBand, a contemporary chamber ensemble at the Eastman School of Music, will be going on the road to New York City and Mexico to present new music from around the world. Invited to perform at the Festival Internacional Cervantino, a prestigious international artistic and cultural festival, the ensemble will give a free local concert…
The Ying Quartet launches the 2010-2011 season of the Eastman Ranlet Series on Sunday, Oct. 17, with a performance marking Samuel Barber’s centenary year and their first Kilbourn Hall appearance with new first violinist Ayano Ninomiya. The quartet will perform Barber’s String Quartet, Op. 11. The work is famous for its second movement, the Adagio…
World renowned chitravina player, vocalist, and composer Ravikiran will launch the 2010-2011 World Music Series at the Eastman School of Music on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall. Accompanied by internationally acclaimed southern Indian percussionists and a vocalist, Ravikiran will present a range of repertoire from the South Indian Carnatic music tradition.…
This fall, the Eastman School of Music Organ Department commemorates five years since a stunning 18th century Italian baroque organ was installed in the Memorial Art Gallery. Since its installation, the beautiful authentic sounds of the organ have been heard by thousands of people who have come to the weekly Sunday mini-recitals or the special…
Enjoy different styles of music? Or not sure what you like? Then come to “The Gift of Music: The Rhythm of Life” concert to experience a whole spectrum of musical styles. Presented by vocal and instrumental ensembles at the Eastman School of Music, the concert is a special event of non-stop performances that immerses audiences…
“Eastman at St. Michael’s,” a series of monthly recitals presented in historic St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church by vocal and instrumental performance majors from the Eastman School of Music, returns for a new season beginning Sunday, Sept. 26. The first fall concert will feature Voices, Rochester’s professional choral chamber ensemble, conducted by founder and Eastman…
A group of Eastman School of Music faculty, former faculty, and graduates will gather to present a musical tribute to the late noted violinist and teacher John Celentano. Scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in the School’s Kilbourn Hall, the memorial concert is free and open to the public and will feature a 1958…
A group of Eastman School of Music faculty, former faculty, and graduates will gather to present a musical tribute to the late noted violinist and teacher John Celentano. Scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in the School’s Kilbourn Hall, the memorial concert is free and open to the public and will feature a 1958…