ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Some believe April Fools’ Day originated in 1582 when the Gregorian calendar replaced the Julian calendar and New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. Whatever its true origins, several faculty artists at the Eastman School of Music believe it’s a day for tomfoolery—The program they’ve planned for an upcoming April…
For its spring Eastman Theatre presentation, Eastman Opera Theatre has chosen Cendrillon (Cinderella) by Jules Massenet. The story of Cinderella has inspired composers from Rossini and Prokofiev to Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim, but Massenet’s musical treatment of this fairy tale is especially imaginative and romantic—and also a wonderful introduction to opera for all ages.…
Equally at home on the operatic and concert stage as in the recording studio, internationally-known mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore will perform in recital on Tuesday, March 28 at the Eastman School of Music’s Kilbourn Hall. The performance, which concludes Eastman’s 2005-06 Kilbourn Series, begins at 8 p.m. Long regarded as one of the world’s foremost opera…
Rochester, NY — Eastman School of Music students will bring their talents and passion for music to the community later this month, thanks to the School’s unique Music For All program. Small ensembles of 2-6 musicians will perform for audiences ranging from preschoolers to senior citizens. According to Elinor Freer, assistant professor of chamber music…
Finally, a place unbounded by geography, a harmony unaffected by the occasional dissonances, a resource unobstructed by the divide of business versus artistry. On April 10, 2006, the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester unveils Polyphonic.org, a comprehensive website for orchestra musicians. Polyphonic.org is the first…
ROCHESTER, NY ― The music of female composers ― prominent, emerging, and even obscure ― takes center stage later this month as the Eastman School of Music presents a weeklong festival celebrating women in music. The School’s second annual Women in Music Festival, presented with support from Maureen L. Toombs RE/MAX Realty Group, runs March…
ROCHESTER, NY-The Eastman Chorale, a select graduate and undergraduate ensemble of fifty voices from the Eastman School of Music conducted by William Weinert, is preparing for a four-concert tour March 2-5, 2006, culminating in a free concert at Kilbourn Hall Sunday March 5 at 3 p.m. The program will include Hymn to St. Cecilia by…
Rochester, NY — Music that’s not quite classical, not quite jazz, but something all its own can be heard when the Eastman School of Music’s Studio Orchestra presents a free concert at 8 p.m., on Friday, March 10 in the Eastman Theatre. Under the guidance of Eastman conductor Bill Dobbins, the Orchestra will perform works…
ROCHESTER, NY — Prominent Dutch composer Louis Andriessen comes to the Eastman School of Music later this month to work with students in a three-day residency, February 20-22, which includes performances by two of Eastman’s prestigious student ensembles. On Monday, February 20, Music Nova will perform Andriessen’s Workers’ Union at 8 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall…