ROCHESTER, NY — An outstanding performance of Prokofiev’s Concerto No. 1 made Natalia Kazaryan, a 17-year-old originally from the Republic of Georgia, the first-place winner last night in the Eastman School of Music’s Eighth Annual Young Artists International Piano Competition. As top winner of the weeklong competition for talented 14- to 18-year-old pianists, Kazaryan receives…
ROCHESTER, NY — Obtaining tickets to concerts and events presented by the Eastman School of Music just got easier and more convenient. Beginning August 16, tickets for all Eastman School performances will be sold through the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Box Office, located at 108 East Avenue — just around the corner from the School. As…
ROCHESTER, NY — Long before the new fast ferry started bringing Canadians to Rochester, Canada’s — and the world’s — best known brass quintet, the Canadian Brass, has been bringing their acclaimed music to our city. So for the third consecutive summer, the men who “put brass music on the map” will be in Rochester…
ROCHESTER, NY — Eastman Theatre temporarily becomes a construction zone today, as the Eastman School of Music’s $5 million dollar renovation to its Theatre’s stage begins in earnest at 60 Gibbs Street. The Theatre will be closed to the public throughout the remainder of the summer and into the early fall, with a grand reopening…
Rochester, NY — The Eastman School of Music announces the appointment of eight distinguished performers and scholars to its 2004-05 faculty, effective July 1, 2004: Edward (Ted) Christopher will be filling a new position as assistant professor of opera, working under the guidance of Benton Hess and Steven Daigle. As a singer, he has appeared…
ROCHESTER, NY — The Eastman School of Music heats up this summer with six weeks of outstanding music. The School will present more than 50 concerts and performances as part of its annual Summer Session (June 28-August 6). This year’s featured performers include members of the Eastman Community Music School faculty, Eastman’s collegiate faculty, special…
ROCHESTER, NY — Pursuing an avid interest in a particular musical niche has resulted in nationally acclaimed Fulbright Awards for two Eastman students fresh from graduation. Oboist Bethany Slater and violinist Will Knuth are winners of the 2004 Fulbright Study Grants, which cover tuition and expenses for a full academic year of study — including…
ROCHESTER, NY — Dr. Donna Brink Fox, Eisenhart Professor of Music Education at the Eastman School of Music, has been appointed acting dean of academic affairs at the School. The one-year appointment begins July 1, 2004. An acclaimed music educator — as well as a highly respected musician, scholar, and administrator — Fox will serve…
ROCHESTER, NY — Jazz takes center stage at the Eastman School of Music early next month when the Rochester International Jazz Festival roars into town from June 4-12. Again this year, many of Eastman’s jazz faculty and student artists are prepared to shine in the bright spotlight of the third annual Festival, which will feature…