Davee Media Library

Lectures and Interviews

A Profile of a Northwestern Pianist

Pianist EunAe Lee ’20 DMA discusses her decision to attend Northwestern, while her teacher, Professor Giles, explains his teaching process.

Steve Reich: Nemmers Prize Residency

Steve Reich, winner of the 2016 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition, discusses his first Bienen School residency with conductor Alan Pierson.

2016 Convocation Address by Tod Machover

Composer Tod Machover addresses the class of 2016 at the Bienen School of Music convocation June 18. Machover has been called a “musical visionary” by The New York Times, “a Renaissance man for the 22nd century” by The Guardian (London),

2015 Convocation Address by Denyce Graves-Montgomery

Renowned opera singer Denyce Graves-Montgomery presented this address at the Bienen School of Music’s convocation on Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

2014 Convocation Address by Jonathan Biss

Pianist Jonathan Biss presented the convocation address to graduating students on Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. 

2013 Convocation Address by Claire Chase

Claire Chase, a celebrated flutist and arts entrepreneur, delivered the Bienen School’s convocation address on June 22, 2013, in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.