Davee Media Library
Lectures and Interviews
A Zoom discussion of Claudio Monteverdi's opera "L'Orfeo," now a Northwestern University Opera Theater project in progress entitled "Orfeo Remote." This event was presented as part of the Evelyn Dunbar Memorial Early Music Festival.
Director of Choral Organizations Donald Nally recommends The Crossing's recently released recording of Michael Gordon's "Anonymous Man," in addition to the music of Arvo Pärt.
Senior Lecturer of Voice and Opera Theresa Brancaccio has been enjoying an eclectic mix of music from Richard Strauss' "Der Rosenkavalier" to Snarky Puppy's "Family Dinner."
Stephen Alltop, Senior Lecturer of Conducting and Ensembles, shares his love of Bach in this week's video.
Senior Lecturer of Guitar Anne Waller recommends selections for lute by John Dowland and Francesco da Milano, alongside Vietnamese classical music for guitar recorded by DMA student An Tran.
In the Faculty Picks series, faculty share music they have been enjoying during this strange time of isolation. Associate Professor of Flute John Thorne recommends selections by Mahler, Ravel, and Blondie.
Bienen student Kitra Razin discusses her experience writing for, and collaborating with, the Zafa Collective.
Autumn Selover (MM '19) discusses her experience performing with the Contemporary Music Ensemble. Also featured are Contemporary Music Ensemble conductors Alan Pierson and Ben Bolter.