Annette Richards publishes new book: The Temple of Fame and Friendship
Annette Richards' new book was recently published by the University of Chicago Press
Pianist Brian Wang wins Concerto Competition
The 18th Concerto Competition highlighted the exceptional musical talent on campus
Yearlong series highlights sidelined composer
<p> What began more than a year ago as an effort to celebrate a somewhat unknown female Black composer has grown into a collaboration between Cornell’s choral faculty, a major orchestra and musicians and faculty from across the country, who are participating in a host of initiatives to honor the works of Florence Price.</p>
First-years share their transformational journeys ... so far
"Welcoming students to campus and providing them with the opportunity to connect to faculty and each other is a joy."
New work by Prof. Roberto Sierra featured in Jan. 29 concert
The Sierra Duo – John Haines-Eitzen, cello, and Matthew Bengtson, piano – will Sierra’s “Cuatro Piezas para cello y piano” and other pieces Jan. 29.
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Ogonek pieces performed around the world
Orchestral works by Elizabeth Ogonek with recent and upcoming performances
Doctoral student to speak in Soup & Hope series
Alex Nik Pasqualini will share their story of hope in a talk as part of the Soup & Hope series on Feb. 23.
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GRAMMY-winning soprano Dawn Upshaw performs Feb. 24
Maria Schneiders’ “Winter Morning Walks” headlines the program in Barnes Hall.
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Silver linings: Innovation, kits, tech animate a hybrid semester
<div> <div> <p> Elora Robeck ’24 couldn’t find rubbing alcohol. </p> <p> She needed alcohol to preserve the soft-bodied insects she’d collected near her home in Missouri, for her entomology class at Cornell. But it wasn’t included in her box of supplies, because alcohol is too flammable to ship. Her local drug store was all sold out. </p> <p> So at her professor’s suggestion, she asked her father to buy a bottle of 190-proof Everclear instead. </p></div></div>
Cornell community honors Toni Morrison with “The Bluest Eye” reading
<p> A total of 122 readers, plus a number of Cornell musicians, paid tribute to Toni Morrison M.A. ’55 Oct. 8 during a marathon reading of “The Bluest Eye.”</p>
Instrumental music faculty get creative in light of pandemic
“My goal was to engage as many students as possible. If they’re not making music, their skills can disappear so quickly.”
Center for Historical Keyboards presents fall concerts online
<p> The <a href="https://www.historicalkeyboards.org/">Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards</a> (CCHK) presents a full program of virtual events for the fall 2020 semester, comprised of two distinct series: "<a href="https://www.historicalkeyboards.org/music-as-refuge/">Music as Refuge</a>," beginning Sept. 23; and <a href="https://www.historicalkeyboards.org/beethoven-and-pianos/">"Beethoven and Pianos: Off the Beaten Path</a>," beginning Oct. 2.</p>
30 Arts & Sciences faculty honored with endowed professorships
The College is able to bestow these honors to outstanding faculty thanks to generous gifts from alumni, parents and friends.
Applications open for Klarman fellowships
The three-year fellowships are available to early-career scholars conducting leading-edge research in any of the College’s discipline areas.
Richards on Bach's Passacaglia in C minor
<h2> "Radical Sounds"</h2><p></p>
Peraino on "The Odyssey" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
<h2> "Odysseus, The Sirens, and a little bit of Rocky Horror"</h2><p></p>