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…
Nearly 200 members of the Eastman School of Music community, including new undergraduate students, faculty, and staff, are participating in the School’s first George Eastman Day, volunteering their time at various organizations throughout the Rochester area on Friday, August 26. Born out of the School’s and its founder’s commitment to community enrichment, George Eastman Day…
This fall, a variety of concerts ranging from baroque to minimalism, from American jazz to world music, from soloists and chamber groups to full orchestras, will pack the Eastman School of Music calendar and usher in a celebration of “The New Eastman Evolution” in December. The season opens Sunday, Sept. 12 with a tribute to…
Ayano Ninomiya, recognized as a “rising star” by classical music organizations, is joining the Ying Quartet as the Grammy-winning ensemble’s first violinist. As the new member of the Ying Quartet, Ninomiya is joining the group’s siblings and founding members, cellist David, violist Phillip, and violinist Janet. She will also be appointed to the faculty of…