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‘La La Land in Concert’: Not a waste of a lovely night

If the medium is the message, this remediation of the film with a live orchestra was the best possible love letter to live music.

Going to Eastman symphony after a long day

After a long day of classes, reading, and writing, my friends and I decided to take advantage of the opportunities…

Across the galaxy with RPO’s “The Planets”

The audience, in turn, leaves with awe, intrigue, and a heavier resonance with the distant planets that we find so familiar.

Accomplished ethnomusicologist Dr. Kofi Agawu lectures on African Art Music at Eastman

Agawu’s lecture centered on African Art Music, a thriving genre across Africa that includes compositions hailing from the Western tradition.

Eastman on the River Campus: Music event of the season

The music runs through the floorboards – not ordinary house party music, but sax and trumpet-led jazz, as expected from Eastman’s prodigies.

“An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry”: A shining Mel Weekend performance

Before we start, let me make a disclaimer: I am not a musical person.  I have taken up three different…

The Kingdom of Sweets comes to Rochester

A classic holiday tradition for many families, this showing of "The Nutcracker" was a collaborative effort between various organizations in the community.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra brings the magic back to ‘Harry Potter’

The direction of the score adds a different layer to the movie and can give viewers an entirely different interpretation of the original message.

A brief introduction to the yangqin

It was fascinating to learn about the yangqin and a joy to watch Wenzhuo perform on it from the comfort of my home this past Sunday.

First Eastman concert of the season — online

There was something supernatural about the entire event. Watching the musicians with their faces covered, hearing the smattering of applause from other musicians backstage. . .