Tagged - Eastman
celebration
A careful balance: Eastman Philharmonia explores Shostakovich’s turbulent world
Eastman honoreds the 50th anniversary of his death with a colorful palette of student and faculty concerts, performing his most personal, anxious, political, energetic, and tragic works. Read More
Drag
Bringing frills to the philharmonic: Drag queen Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra come to Rochester
A drag queen and an orchestra walk into Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. They all begin to play. Read More
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Reinventing fairytales with Eastman’s “H & G”
It is not a “narrative” in the typical sense, but rather a visual and auditory collage of dreamlike fragments that piece together a nonlinear reflection on life. Read More
Dance
The 25th annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at Eastman Theater retains its remarkable reputation
The RPO and Rochester City Ballet’s version of the Nutcracker adds creative touches to refresh the long-standing holiday classic. Read More
Eastman
The new age of opera
“It’s so far beyond what a formal opera is,” Long explained. “There will always be something that will draw your attention.” Read More
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New vocal jazz program at Eastman
Not a trace of the thunderous applause from just a moment earlier lingers in the air; instead, the crowd is hushed, breath caught in their chests for fear of breaking the spell. Read More
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OSSIA: A contemporary take on a classical stage
It was the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 2, and little did I know I was about to bear witness to a demonstration of chaotic beauty unlike any I had seen before. Read More
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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. Read More
Classical
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 Rochester has to offer and went to the recurring Symphony at Eastman off the cuff. For Eastman students, it’s not just an off-the-cuff opportunity, though; it’s an assignment, an opportunity to showcase the talents they […]
African Art Music
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. Read More
