Bienen School of Music Presents Opera and Vocal Master Classes
Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro” this winter and Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah” this spring are among the upcoming operatic offerings presented by the University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music.
Discover What’s New in the Arts and Humanities at Northwestern
Arts Circle events can now be found on the new website: www.artscircle.northwestern.edu.
Bienen soprano receives first place, $10,000 prize at prestigious opera competition
Madison Leonard wins first place and takes home a $10,000 prize in the Houston Grand Opera’s 28th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition.
“Insight in Person” podcast features Bienen School’s Stephen Alltop
The Kellogg School of Management’s monthly podcast “Insight in Person” recently explored why business leaders are turning to the arts—from storytelling to jazz ensemble, Argentine tango to tap—for insights into how to do their own jobs better.
Bienen alumni receive 2016 Grammy Awards
Four Bienen School of Music alumni received 2016 Grammy Awards from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Northwestern guitar program creator takes the stage in classical guitar series
Anne Waller’s grandfather played on Northwestern’s 1899 football team. Her mother also attended NU. When it was time for her to go to college, the choice seemed obvious.
Bienen soprano Madison Leonard wins first place in Houston Grand Opera competition
Soprano Madison Leonard (photo, second from left), a second-year master of music student at the Bienen School of Music, has won first place in Houston Grand Opera’s 28th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers.
Bienen School of Music to Host Orchestra Concerts This Winter
Performances by Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra, the Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonia are among the winter line-up of orchestral concerts performed on the Evanston campus.
Bienen School Continues New Year With New Music
The new music season at Northwestern University continues this winter with performances of new works, including the world premieres of pieces by composers Joel Puckett and Benjamin Hjertmann.
Bienen Students Showcased at Kennedy Center Feb. 16
Four students from Northwestern University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music will perform in the semi-annual special concert at The John F.
Skyline Piano Artist Series Continues Through Spring
The 2015-16 inaugural season of the Skyline Piano Artist Series continues through spring with recitals by some of the world’s top artists, including Garrick Ohlsson, James Giles, Andrew Tyson and the Cheng-Chow Trio.
Bienen pianist brings Chopin to the stage
Hyejin Joo, a Bienen doctoral student, was selected to perform with the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra after winning the Northwestern Concerto/Aria Competition.