Nally's The Crossing album on year's best list
December 17, 2020
Professor Donald Nally and The Crossing’s recording of Eriks Esenvalds’s "Earth Teach Me Quiet" was named one of the 25 Best Classical Music Tracks of 2020 by the New York Times.
Alumni Spotlight: Mallory Thompson
December 17, 2020
Mallory Thompson ‘79, ‘80 MMus is director of bands, professor of music, and coordinator of the conducting program at the Bienen School of Music. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Use Music to Ground Yourself Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 16, 2020
Looking ahead to winter quarter, it’s important to make time in your schedule for things that make you happy, because that supports your academic success! Here are some suggestions from student Elaina Palada.
Northwestern Opera Theater launches ‘Orfeo remote’ mini-series
December 14, 2020
The pandemic could not stop Northwestern University Opera Theater from proceeding with plans for a fully realized production of Claudio Monteverdi’s “L’Orfeo.”
Brannon Cho wins 2020 Starker Foundation Award
December 11, 2020
Cellist Brannon Cho ’17 has been awarded the $35,000 János Starker Foundation Award for 2020.
Alumni Spotlight: Ian Derrer
December 11, 2020
Ian Derrer ‘01 MMus is General Director and CEO of the Dallas Opera. He has previously held administrative positions at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York City Opera, and Kentucky Opera. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Alumni Spotlight: Ralph Votapek
December 4, 2020
Pianist Ralph Votapek ‘60 won the prestigious Naumburg Award and the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Chatting with … Kevin Vondrak
December 1, 2020
Conductor and composer Kevin Vondrak ’17 MMus talks about his arrangement of the “Alma Mater” and breaking out of a creative funk during COVID-19.
Bienen faculty, alumni among 2021 Grammy nominees
November 30, 2020
Several Bienen School faculty and alumni have received 2021 Grammy Award nominations.
Thomalla’s ‘Dark Spring’ streaming until December 7
November 30, 2020
Dark Spring, a new opera by Professor Hans Thomalla, is now available for streaming on the Mannheim National Theatre website until December 7, 2020.
Alma Mater featured in Northwestern campaign
November 21, 2020
The Bienen Contemporary Early Vocal Ensemble’s performance of the Alma Mater was featured in a new Northwestern public service announcement.
Alumni Spotlight: Rena Kraut
November 20, 2020
Rena Kraut ‘99 is founder and executive director of the Cuban American Youth Orchestra (CAYO). Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.