Those who think nothing good came out of the pandemic haven’t heard “Fun Times,” the new album by the Russell Scarbrough Big Band, released June 1. When Covid-19 hit, Scarbrough, who is assistant professor of jazz studies at Houghton University and leads jazz ensembles at Houghton and Canisius College, suddenly had some time on his […]
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Nick Finzer brings philosophical perspective to jazz on ‘Dreams, Visions, Illusions’
On his newest album, the Eastman School of Music alumnus is a triple threat as trombonist, composer, and arranger.
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Eastman School professor Nicole Cabell stars in world premiere opera recording
“The Anonymous Lover” is the only surviving opera of Black composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a contemporary of Mozart.
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Swim in an ocean of noise on ‘Aloha From Beastview Maul’
Expect the unexpected on experimental noise duo Beastview Maul’s latest collection.
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Eastman student’s commitment to early jazz runs deep
Gavin Rice doesn’t just play 1920s jazz. He lives it — from the instruments he owns to the clothes he wears.
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RPO presented first sensory-friendly concert Sunday
The free performance at Hochstein was part of the orchestra’s ‘100 Acts of Giving Back’ this year.
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Memorial service planned to honor David Fetler
The revered late musician led the Rochester Chamber Orchestra for 50 years.
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The RPO brings Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ to life
The performance continues a series of popular operas in concert at Kodak Hall
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Sought-after sounds at Payton Violins
A violin maker makes a home in the former CITY newsroom in NOTA.
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Seán Barna gets real in Rochester
The Philadelphia-based artist recorded his first album with indie label Kill Rock Stars at Macedon’s 1809 Studios, and will launch his tour at Radio Social on May 11.
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The Lotte Lenya Competition celebrates 25 years
The touchstone event champions versatility through repertoires spanning opera and musical theatre.
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RPO announces 25-year-old Jherrard Hardeman as new assistant conductor
The Detroit-born conductor and musician will also lead the RPYO.
