Cello alum Brannon Cho wins Paulo Competition
Cellist Brannon Cho ’17, a former student of Bienen School professor Hans Jørgen Jensen, received first prize in the 2018 Paulo International Cello Competition in Helsinki, Finland.
Bienen School participates in Online Flute Masterclass
On October 23, members of the Bienen School of Music’s flute studio participated in an online master class hosted by Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) and the New World Symphony.
Jennifer Higdon completes first Nemmers residency
The Bienen School of Music recently hosted composer Jennifer Higdon for the first of two Nemmers Prize residencies.
Solti Foundation U.S. honors Elizabeth Buccheri
The Solti Foundation U.S. recently honored Elizabeth Buccheri, retired senior lecturer of the Bienen School of Music, at its annual Solti Night Benefit.
Bienen School of Music hosts fourth annual Skyline Piano Artist series
Six internationally acclaimed pianists will take the stage when Northwestern's Bienen School of Music presents the fourth annual Skyline Piano Artist Series.
Thomas W. Miller (1930-2018)
Thomas W. Miller, former dean of the Northwestern University School of Music, died Sunday, October 7, at age 88.
Through Students’ Eyes: Asia Tour Reflections
Four Bienen School students reflect on their unique experiences in Asia during NUSO’s 2018 tour, as told to Noelle Ike.
Dover Quartet’s Bienen School residency continues in the 2018-19 season
The award-winning Dover Quartet will return to Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, extending their residency into the 2018-2019 season.
Schamberger Brings Modern Themes to Opera Stage
Northwestern University Opera Theater’s most recent season demonstrated the breadth of human emotion under the creative leadership of Joachim Schamberger, Bienen School director of opera.
Nemmers Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon to visit Bienen School Oct. 15 to 20
The Bienen School of Music welcomes Jennifer Higdon, winner of the Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition, Oct. 15 to 20 for the first of two Nemmers Prize residencies.
2018-19 opera season and vocal master classes announced
Under Joachim Schamberger’s direction, the 2018-19 opera lineup will include Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw” and Stravinsky’s “The Rake’s Progress,” with a third production to be announced for May 2019.
Bienen School announces 26th annual Segovia Classical Guitar season
Series includes Grammy winner Paul O’Dette and the Chicago debut of Tengyue Zhang.