Bienen Student Receives Top Award in National Composition Contest
February 4, 2015
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’
February 2, 2015
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
January 29, 2015
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
January 23, 2015
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
January 22, 2015
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
January 15, 2015
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
December 1, 2014
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
November 21, 2014
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.
Bienen School of Music to Present Three Operas
November 17, 2014
Popular works by a prolific classical era composer, the Chicago-area premiere of a gritty contemporary opera about life, death row and social justice, and a light-hearted work by Gilbert and Sullivan, are among the varied opera productions to be staged during Northwestern University’s 2014-15 per
Segovia Classical Guitar Series Opens Nov. 13
November 7, 2014
Northwestern University’s 2014-15 Segovia Classical Guitar Series will spotlight Russian repertoire, a blend of American and Brazilian jazz, and performances that explore the colorful sounds and international styles of the guitar. The series begins Nov. 13 and runs through April 4.
Ryans Support New Opera Theater with Leadership Gift
October 28, 2014
The stunning new rehearsal and performance space will be housed inside the Music and Communication Building, which is under construction on the lakefront on the University’s Evanston campus and is expected to be completed in 2015.
Grammy-Winning Soprano Reneé Fleming to Lead Master Class
October 21, 2014
Four-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming will lead a master class featuring four promising Northwestern University voice and opera program students.