Breaking Ground, Celebrating the Arts
Bracketed by trumpet fanfares, the groundbreaking ceremony for Northwestern University’s new Music and Communication Building took place today against a brilliant blue sky and aqua-colored lake with Chicago’s skyline beckoning in the distance.
Aaron Jay Kernis Awarded 2012 Nemmers Composition Prize
Aaron Jay Kernis has been named the 2012 winner of the Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition.
Perahia Awarded $50,000 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance
Murray Perahia is the 2012 winner of the Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.
McClintock Gift Names Space in New Music Building
The Carol and David McClintock Choral and Recital Room has been named in the Bienen School of Music’s new building in honor of a $3 million gift from the Carol and David McClintock Trust.
Bienen School Early Music Festival Nov. 11 and 14
A Nov. 11 master class for early music vocalists and instrumentalists, a Nov. 14 pre-concert talk by a guest scholar, and a Nov. 14 performance of Monteverdi’s “Vespers” (1610) are all part of the 2010 Evelyn Dunbar Early Music Festival.
John Luther Adams Wins 2010 Nemmers Composition Prize
American composer John Luther Adams has been named winner of the $100,000 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition.
Pamela Hinchman Receives Fulbright Grant
Pamela Hinchman, associate professor of voice, has received a Fulbright Specialists Program grant.
Hans Jørgen Jensen Receives 2010 Artist Teacher Award from American String Teachers Association
Hans Jørgen Jensen, professor of cello, has received the 2010 Artist Teacher Award, given by the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).
Jay Alan Yim Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic
Thanks to a commission from the New York Philharmonic, a Northwestern professor of music composition will be composing a 20-minute piano concerto.
Bronfman Awarded $50,000 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize
Yefim Bronfman is the 2010 recipient of the Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.
Northwestern School of Music to Be Named for Bienens
Northwestern University’s School of Music will be named the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music in honor of the retiring University president and his wife, announced Patrick G. Ryan, chair of Northwestern’s Board of Trustees today (May 13, 2008).
Kaija Saariaho Wins 2008 Nemmers Composition Prize
Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho is the 2008 winner of the Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition.