ROCHESTER, NY — Igor Lovchinsky, a 17-year-old Russian immigrant who now lives in Gahanna, Ohio, was chosen as the first-place winner last night in the Eastman School of Music’s Sixth Annual Young Artists International Piano Competition. The competition, part of Eastman’s Summer Piano Festival, is for talented young students ages 14-18; this year, nearly two…
ROCHESTER, NY — Mezzo-soprano Kathryn Cowdrick, described by Opera News as a singer who "brightly infused every scene with her singing, dazzling fioratura, and her sexy, warm, comedienne personality," has been named assistant professor of voice at the Eastman School of Music, effective July 1. Since an Adler Fellowship with the Francisco Opera launched her…
ROCHESTER, NY — Although not by fast-ferry from Toronto, the Canadian Brass — the world’s best-known brass quintet — will arrive in Rochester later this summer for a special weekend residency at the Eastman School of Music. The quintet will present a concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, in Eastman Theatre (60 Gibbs St.)…
ROCHESTER, NY — The Eastman School of Music is welcoming back one of its accomplished alumni, Christopher D. Azzara, as a faculty member in the music education department, effective July 2002. Dr. Azzara — M.M., 1988, Ph.D., 1992 — has spent the last decade as associate professor of music education at The Hartt School of…
ROCHESTER, NY — The Eastman School of Music recently appointed Howard Potter as its new associate dean for community and continuing education. In this faculty position, Potter assumes overall leadership for the School’s Community Education Division (CED), effective July 1. He also will have studio and classroom teaching responsibilities. Potter’s career has showcased his great…
Rochester, NY — Mexican-born composer Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon has been named associate professor of composition at the Eastman School of Music, effective July 1, 2002. According to Eastman Composition Department Chair Robert Morris, Zohn-Muldoon’s music "unfolds a Latin-American sensibility within a sound-world reminiscent of George Crumb, with whom he studied. Ricardo brings a new compositional voice…
ROCHESTER, NY — It’s another summer of exceptional music on Gibbs Street, as the Eastman School of Music presents more than 40 concerts and other performances as part of its six-week Summer Session, June 24-August 2. Featured performers include Community Education Division (CED) and collegiate faculty, special guest artists, and summer program participants. A complete…
ROCHESTER, NY — American-born conductor Neil Varon, who has had a prominent European conducting career spanning the last 30 years, has been named professor of conducting and ensembles at the Eastman School of Music, effective July 2002. In addition to teaching conducting, Varon will conduct the Eastman Philharmonia, Eastman School Symphony Orchestra, and Eastman Chamber…
ROCHESTER, NY — The Eastman School of Music has just announced the appointment of Mikhail Kopelman as full-time professor of violin, to begin in the 2002-2003 academic year. "Mikhail brings an incredible and diverse performing and teaching background," said a delighted James Undercofler, director and dean of the Eastman School. "His artistic profile is nothing…