Maria Schneider has composed a piece for the Eastman School of Music’s centennial celebration, which she’ll be premiering Wednesday, April 27, at Kilbourn Hall.
Jeff Spevak
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Summer Soul Music Festival features Babyface and a whole lotta TBA
The city rolled out the lineup for the two-day 26th Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival on Monday morning, with R&B star Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds the sole announced performer.
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Weekly Planner April 4-10: What’s Happening in Music, Arts, and Life
From the Funny ASF comedy show to an acoustic celebration of the Grateful Dead, there’s something to see or do every night this week.
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Rochester Music Hall of Fame adds Eastman School to 2022 class
The musicians first announced as the Class of 2020 will finally be inducted on May 1, along with Eastman School of Music and Eastman Theatre.
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Weekly Planner March 28-April 3: What’s Happening in Music, Arts, and Life
Diana Krall plays the Auditorium Theatre, Lovin’ Cup hosts the prog-rock trio Stickmen, and something for every night of the week.
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After three decades, iconoclastic rockers Nod still ‘get it’
Columnist Jeff Spevak on three decades of music from a Rochester rock trio.
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With a record number of free shows, Rochester’s jazz fest returns
After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival hopes you haven’t forgotten it.
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Musician Jill Sobule finds inspiration in the news — and lizard people
The trailblazing national musician will play a solo show at The Little on Thursday.
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At Saturday’s concert, Eastman violin professor will search for hope in midst of Ukraine’s tragedy
At the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s benefit concert for Ukraine on Saturday, Oleh Krysa will play violin on a concerto called “Question Without Answer.”
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Sarah De Vallière reclaims her music and her identity
A cross-country move, a divorce, and the COVID-19 pandemic left singer-songwriter De Vallière with a unique opportunity to reshape and re-form her identity.
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‘Eastman at 100’ is a quirky – but mission-focused – celebration of the music school
The Eastman School of Music is celebrating its 100th anniversary during the entire school year, including this weekend’s “Eastman Opens the Doors” events.
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Rochester Fringe Festival announces dates for 2022
After breaking attendance records in 2019, the festival has been a mix of in-person and virtual performances.
