Northwestern Opera Theater launches ‘Orfeo remote’ mini-series
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
Cellist Brannon Cho ’17 has been awarded the $35,000 János Starker Foundation Award for 2020.
Chatting with … Kevin Vondrak
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
Several Bienen School faculty and alumni have received 2021 Grammy Award nominations.
Alma Mater featured in Northwestern campaign
The Bienen Contemporary Early Vocal Ensemble’s performance of the Alma Mater was featured in a new Northwestern public service announcement.
New Experiences as a First-Year Graduate Student
Elaina Palada, a master's flute student, shares her experiences as a Bienen student during the pandemic.
Tips for a Stress-Free Recording Process
You’ve perfected your lighting, picked the perfect external microphone, and have your instrument tuned and ready... but how does one combat the undeniable nerves that accompany making prescreening and audition recordings?
Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo Goes Remote To Meet The Times
When COVID-19 restrictions were imposed in mid-March, Hanna Bingham thought her dreams of performing violin in the Bienen School’s planned production of Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo were over.
Thomas Kasdorf (1934-2020)
Thomas Kasdorf '56, an alumnus and loyal supporter of the Bienen School of Music, died Friday, October 30, at age 85.
An Uncertain Future
In order to avoid being deported to Korea, in the midst of a pandemic, EunAe Lee ’19 DMA must convince Immigration and Naturalization Service officials that her unique gifts at the piano are an asset to the music community here in the U.S.
Patrice Michaels to Appear in Carnegie Hall Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Bienen School Lecturer Patrice Michaels will appear in the live stream event “Live With Carnegie Hall: Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg” on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. Central.
And They Were Zoommates
The roommates that stay together play together, but do the roommates that room together Zoom together?