Swarthmore College - Music News: Recent Episodes
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Parrish Parlor comes alive with the sound of music thanks to the Lunch Hour Concert Series.
Founded by music professor Tom Whitman ‘82, the percussion ensemble performs gamelan, which originates from the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java.
Associate Professor of Music Barbara Milewski (left) and Mackenzie Pierce '11 are bringing new attention to Polish composer Roman Palester's life and works.
“An opportunity to collaborate with a professional orchestra is rare for student conductors, especially undergraduates,” says Andrew Kim '18, one of three students who will conduct at this weekend's concerts.
“We wanted to put works of classical art, the Aeneid, and the opera in conversation,” says Austen Van Burns ’17, of the efforts to generate interest in and understanding of the forthcoming production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas.
Students, alumni, and professional musicians are collaborating to stage Stravinsky’s “Soldier” and Other Tales, one of the most complex and colorful productions in recent College history.
With First Editions, Freeman weaves student performers with renowned professionals to explore the early works of Mozart and two new compositions.
Vachal's well-received solo performance was her first since reaching the semifinals on NBC's The Voice in December.
Thanks to a community-wide effort, anticipation on campus builds for the North American debut of a production that comes to the U.S. from Poland.
The Orchestra 2001 event, Professor of Emeritus of Music James Freeman's last as artistic director, featured a performance of composer George Crumb's classic Music for a Summer Evening.
Hear the Alumni Gospel Choir sing "Joyful, Joyful" from their annual concert - always one of the most anticipated events of the spring semester.
The group, playing Anton Reicha's "Wind Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 88, no. 2," took advantage of the Bell Tower's ideal acoustic setting.