Han Xu named postdoctoral fellow at Peking University
Han Xu (DMA, 2023) has been named a postdoctoral fellow in composition and sound studies at the School of the Arts at Peking University.
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A fundamental part of Cornell’s cultural life
Performance
Performance is a fundamental part of Cornell’s cultural life. The Department of Music encourages music-making through a wide array of chamber and large ensembles, as well as its offerings in private lessons and directed coaching by members of the music faculty. Master classes, degree and non-degree recitals, contemporary music concerts, and an annual concerto competition supplement the music department’s concert offerings.
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Audition Updates
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Fall 2022 audition details are now available.
Featured Ensemble Performance: Symphony Orchestra, 4/29/18
Cornell Symphony Orchestra (CSO), led by conductor Chris Younghoon Kim, features Tchaikovsky's Slavonic March and Symphony No. 6.
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Rachel Horner and Kate Thorpe win Spencer Prize
Rachel Horner and Kate Thorpe win Spencer Prize
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Nexus Scholars Program expands research opportunities to 101 students
This summer, 101 students in the College of Arts and Sciences will take part in groundbreaking research on campus with 61 faculty as part of the Nexus Scholars Program.
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Two doctoral students selected as Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows
The fellowships will provide a stipend as well as funding for research and other activities.
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Chopin Masterclasses at CCHK
In collaboration with the International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments, the Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards presents a weekend of masterclasses, lectures, and recitals drawing on its collection of "Chopin" instruments – original Pleyel, Broadwood, Graf, and Erard pianos.
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New recording of Sierra works
A new recording of Roberto Sierra's works has garnered a rave review.
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Mayfest chamber music festival returns to Ithaca May 19-23
Cornell's international music festival welcomes longtime friends and new collaborators for five world-class concerts May 19-23.
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