The Dover Quartet, which has performed in the Northwestern’s Winter Chamber Music Festival for the past two years, will return to campus this fall to begin a three-year residency at the Bienen School of Music.
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The Bienen School of Music welcomes guest artists back to the stage in Winter 2022, with the return of two popular concert series.
Galvin Cello Quartet wins silver in 2021 Fischoff Competition
May 16, 2021
The Bienen School of Music’s Galvin Cello Quartet has won the silver medal in the 48th Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in the senior strings division.
Bienen faculty, alumni among 2021 Grammy nominees
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Several Bienen School faculty and alumni have received 2021 Grammy Award nominations.
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April 22, 2020
Chamber music students will advance their proficiency with infamous solo passages under the Spring Quarter teaching model developed by Bienen School’s String Chamber Program Coordinator Desirée Ruhstrat.
Dover Quartet’s Bienen School residency continues in the 2018-19 season
October 8, 2018
The award-winning Dover Quartet will return to Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, extending their residency into the 2018-2019 season.
Cheney Foundation Supports Dover Residency and Much More
May 1, 2017
The launch of an exciting three-year residency by the acclaimed Dover Quartet and the historic 20th anniversary of the school’s beloved Winter Chamber Music Festival are thanks to the Cheney Foundation's support.
Dover Quartet Awarded Avery Fisher Career Grant
March 16, 2017
The Dover Quartet, the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music’s Quartet-in-Residence, has received a $25,000 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
Dover Quartet opens second season as quartet-in-residence
October 20, 2016
The Dover Quartet launched its second year as the Bienen School’s Quartet-in-Residence on October 18 with a program inspired by the quartet’s recently-released album “Tribute: Dover Quartet Plays Mozart.”
Bienen string quartet to appear on WFMT June 17
June 16, 2016
The Laydeez Quartet, an ensemble comprising three Bienen School of Music alumnae and one current student, will appear on WFMT’s “Music in Chicago” program this Friday, June 17, at 12:00 noon (CDT).
Northwestern Presents Array of Guest Artists This Spring
April 6, 2016
Upcoming programs will feature prize-winning pianist Andrew Tyson; the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition winning Dover Quartet; Metropolitan Opera tenor Matthew Polenzani; and classical guitarist Alvaro Pierri.