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Taken a-Bach by Yunchan Lim

It was as if the audience was scared that if they moved, they would break the spell and lose something special forever.

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.” 

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.

‘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.