Bienen School Institute for New Music Hosts ICE
A concert combining the talents of the Contemporary Music Ensemble with the International Contemporary Ensemble and another program with flutist Claire Chase are among the diverse lineup of new music events at Northwestern University in winter 2015.
Northwestern University Celebrates Black History Month
The final performances of “Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine,” Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage’s social satire, and a jazz concert that celebrates the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, are just two of the Evanston campus events at Northwestern University celebrating
ICE Education Workshop Brings District Teachers to Bienen School
The week-long residency of the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) at the Bienen School of Music’s Institute for New Music included a unique educational workshop for public school teachers on February 4, 2015.
Can't Sing? Keep At It
New research out of Northwestern University suggests that singing accurately is not so much a talent as a learned skill that can decline over time if not used.
Bienen Student Receives Top Award in National Composition Contest
Alex Temple, a doctoral student in composition at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, received an award of $2,500 in the 2015 American Composers Forum National Composition Contest.
Chicago-Area Premiere of ‘Dead Man Walking’
A vocal master class led by bass-baritone Eric Owens -- who has earned international acclaim as both an esteemed interpreter of classic works and a champion of new music -- and the Chicago-area premiere of Jake Heggie’s fully-staged opera, “Dead Man Walking,” are among two opera events that will
Segovia Classical Guitar Series Celebrates Global Artistry
Northwestern University’s 2014-15 Segovia Classical Guitar Series, which showcases some of the world’s top artists, honors Andres Segovia, who is considered to be one of the greatest classical guitarists of the 20th century.
Bienen School Winter Choral Concerts to Raise Voices in Song
The Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble, University Singers and a guest appearance by the early music ensemble Piffaro are among the groups who will lift their voices and their period instruments in song this winter at Northwestern University.
Bienen School Student Places Second at International Piano Competition
Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music student EunAe Lee was awarded second prize in the 19-32 year-old category at the prestigious 7th Biennial Bösendorfer Yamaha USASU International Piano Competition, held January 4-11 at Arizona State University (ASU).
Bienen School Of Music Hosts International Guest Artists
The New York-based contemporary music ensemble loadbang; the International Contemporary Ensemble, also known as ICE; and the traditional Irish group Danú, are among the variety of guest ensembles who will take the stage to perform for Northwestern University audiences this winter.
Bienen School to Host 19th Winter Chamber Music Festival
Northwestern University’s 19th annual Winter Chamber Music Festival will focus on the chamber works of Beethoven, providing an overview of the composer’s music for string quartets and small ensembles. The six-concert series opens Jan. 9 and runs through Jan. 25.
Bienen School to Celebrate the Holidays with Music
Classic holiday favorites and centuries-old choral works will fill Northwestern University’s main performance hall and the Evanston campus chapel when Northwestern University celebrates the holiday season with three festive concerts.