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Cornell Symphony Blows Away Bailey

Ashley Popp  —  Mar 13, 2013

Ashley Popp '15 describes the unique contemporary and classical sounds of the Cornell Symphony Orchestra.

Lessons from Jake Heggie

Danyoung Kim  —  Nov 14, 2012

The Sun spoke with renowned composer Jake Heggie about the inspiration he finds in opera, his personal past struggles and this year’s elections. 

Brightly Does It: Peter Serkin and the Shanghai String Quartet

Tyran Grillo  —  Nov 12, 2012

Tyran Grillo grad reviews Friday's transcendent and dynamic performance at Bailey, at which pianist Peter Serkin and the Shanghai String Quartet dazzled the audience.

All the King's Musicians

Lubabah Chowdhu...  —  Oct 23, 2012

If ain't baroque, don't fix it. Acclaimed ensemble Les Violons du Roy and flautist Emmanuel Pahud captivated Bailey Hall last Friday with a night of beautiful Baroque music. Lubabah Chowdhury '14 and Danyoung Kim '16 relive the special event.

A Few Notes With Bernard Labadie

Danyoung Kim  —  Oct 23, 2012

The Sun conducted a brief, impromptu interview with Les Violons du Roy conductor and founder, Bernard Labadie, in his dressing room after the concert. Labadie spoke about the origin of Les Violons du Roy, his time with Emmanuel Pahud and his work with opera.

Die Musik of Mozart

Danyoung Kim  —  Oct 15, 2012

Danyoung Kim '16 commends much of last Thursday's student performance at Barnes Hall.

Silent Dominions

Tyran Grillo  —  Apr 30, 2012

Tyran Grillo grad praises the Australian Chamber Orchestra and soprano Dawn Upshaw's wonderful Bailey Hall show last Friday.

A Classical Conversation

Liza Sobel  —  Apr 27, 2012

The Sun talks with Richard Tognetti, internationally-acclaimed violinst and Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, about the difficulties of playing early music in the 21st century, the future of chamber music and teaching violin to Russell Crowe.

Playing It Forward

Liza Sobel  —  Apr 11, 2012

Liza Sobel '12 talks to Andrew Zhou, Cornell's first ever Doctorate of Musical Arts pianist specializing in contemporary music, about making music here and in Paris.

Five Live Music Websites You May (or May Not) Have Heard Of

Martha Wydysh  —  Apr 6, 2012

Martha Wydysh '14 gives us a few gems from her very own 'Bookmarks' bar. 

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