Grammy-nominated baritone Joshua Conyers, acclaimed soprano Kiera Duffy, and BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Nicole Cabell — all Eastman faculty—shine in this rarely performed collection from the Anthology of Art Songs by Black Composers. They are joined by a selection of accomplished Eastman students in a powerful celebration of Afro-American musical tradition and its impact.

Featuring selections and performers from Eastman, student and faculty, at the University of Rochester in February 2026, and scheduled for release this spring on Lexicon Classics. 

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Eastman Presents: Joshua Conyers, Kiera Duffy, Nicole Cabell & Friends: In Plain Sight: The Black Anthology

University of Rochester

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of performing arts! Drusky Entertainment LLC is hosting an event on September 19, 2026, at the Mayo Civic Center Arena in Rochester, US. The show starts at 7:00 PM and promises an evening filled with captivating performances that will leave you spellbound. Drusky Entertainment, based in Pittsburgh, is known for curating unique and engaging events that leave audiences wanting more. Don't miss out on this incredible experience. Secure your spot today by purchasing tickets at the provided link. We look forward to seeing you there!

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

Mayo Civic Center Arena

The internationally renowned Mivos Quartet honors the lion of contemporary American composition on his 90th birthday with a full performance of his string quartets. Praised for the fierce virtuosity and warm expressiveness of their playing, Eastman alumni Olivia de Prato and William Overcash, alongside Victor Lowrie Tafoya and Nathan Watts, offer WTC 9/11, Triple Quartet, and Different Trains in a tribute to Reich’s era-defining genius.

Eastman Presents: Mivos Quartet: Celebrating Steve Reich: The String Quartets

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of performing arts! Outback Presents is thrilled to bring you a spectacular event on September 25, 2026, at the historic Charleston Theater in Charleston, US. The show starts at 7:30 PM, promising an evening filled with captivating performances that will leave you asking, 'Is it Friday yet?' Don't miss out on this unique experience that combines entertainment and artistry in one unforgettable package. Secure your spot today by visiting the primary event link. For more information, please visit our official website at outbackpresents.com. We can't wait to see you there!

Bored Teachers: "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour

Charleston Theater

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ_ZQW5C2pw&amp;t=2s

The Artelize Podcast Presenting Will Shutes: 'Bring it down out of the clouds to human being level'

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFe6mW6x9pc

The Artelize Podcast: 'Amplifying What Makes Us Human'. A conversation with Zuly E. Inirio

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Eastman faculty members Alexander Kobrin (2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist); YooJin Jang (2017 Concert Artists Guild Competition Winner); and David Ying (Ying Quartet, Naumburg International Cello Competition winner), join forces to perform the complete Beethoven piano trios over three concerts. This is a rare opportunity to hear all these works in chronological order over one season, played by specialists in this repertoire

Eastman Presents: Kobrin, Jang & Ying: The Complete Beethoven Piano Trios (1 of 3)

The GRAMMY Award-winning male a capella ensemble Chanticleer, deemed “breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color, and swagger of style” by The Boston Globe, celebrates 250 years of the United States with a program ranging from spirituals to “Shenandoah” and from Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies” to bluegrass. A touchingly beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable choral voyage through American musical history.

Eastman Presents: Chanticleer: Our American Journey

Celebrate Halloween with a frightfully fun introduction to live orchestral music! Spooktacular Sounds features playful, not-too-scary music that will spark imaginations and keep kids engaged from the first note. Costumes are encouraged, and even your RPO musicians join the fun! Whether it’s your child’s very first concert or a favorite family tradition, this festive afternoon promises laughter, discovery, and magical musical memories for all ages.

orKIDStra: Spooktacular Sounds

Hochstein Performance Hall

Step into a sparkling season of music with your RPO! Winter Wonderlands takes young listeners on a cozy, magical journey through shimmering winter sounds and festive melodies that warm the heart. This joyful program is engaging, welcoming, and just the right length for curious kids. Whether you’re starting a new family tradition or continuing a favorite one, this winter celebration is sure to delight

orKIDStra: Winter Wonderlands

Extoled by The New York Times as a pianist “whose playing combines clarity, elegance, and abundant technique,” Aristo Sham rocketed to prominence upon receipt of the gold medal and audience favorite award at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. His first-ever Eastman outing will feature works by Bach, Chopin, and Brahms (whose Second Concerto he played in the final round of the Van Cliburn).

Eastman Presents: Aristo Sham: A Star Ascendant

Eastman faculty members Alexander Kobrin (2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist; YooJin Jang, (2017 Concert Artists Guild Competition Winner; and David Ying (Ying Quartet, Naumburg International Cello Competition winner) join forces to perform the complete Beethoven piano trios over three concerts. This is a rare opportunity to hear all these works in chronological order over one season, played by specialists in this repertoire.

Eastman Presents: Kobrin, Jang & Ying: The Complete Beethoven Piano Trios (2 of 3)

Following a much-lauded premiere at National Sawdust, Eastman Opera Artistic and Music Director Timothy Long brings his collection of music by Native American, First Nations, and Métis artists to Kilbourn Hall. Grounded “in traditional styles,” with “forays into avant-garde music and groovier singer-songwriter veins” (The New York Times), this unprecedented anthology ranges from art song to funk and promises a profound, joyful, and entirely unique experience. Featuring creator Tim Long at the piano with Martha Redbone and her funk band, alongside classical musicians and special guests. 

Eastman Presents: Timothy Long: The North American Indigenous Songbook

GRAMMY Award-winning Eastman alumna Julia Bullock, acclaimed for her “brilliant sincerity” and as “an artist of sensitivity and intelligence” (The New York Times), returns to campus with GRAMMY-nominated collaborators Seth Parker Woods, cello, and Conor Hanick, piano. Their evocative new program, “From Ordinary Things,” offers art song, American songbook, and modern works from composers including George Gershwin, Maurice Ravel, André Previn, Nina Simone, and George Walker. This performance was rescheduled from February 2026.

“Music’s deepest power lies in the simple, unforced exchange between performers and listeners—an exchange this trio sustained with grace and warmth.” — San Francisco Classical Voice

Eastman Presents: Bullock, Hanick & Woods: From Ordinary Things

New York Philharmonic principal clarinet Anthony McGill, “knockout” mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron (The Times), and Steinway Artist Gloria Chien combine in Trio Afiori, a chamber group critically acclaimed for its genre-defying work and intense creativity. In their first appearance at Eastman, they present a commission from composer Gabriel Kahane—a work that explores the “identities and personalities of the three performers”—among other works. 

Eastman Presents: Trio Afiori: Brilliant Artistry

The doyen of classical piano brings spring to Rochester with a program of Romantics. Emanuel Ax, beloved for his warmth, elegant yet unassuming playing, and “self-effacing mastery” (The Guardian) performs Schumann’s Papillons, Schubert’s Four Impromptus and a curated selection of Chopin’s works. 

Eastman Presents: Emanuel Ax: A Legend Returns

Internationally renowned kora player Sona Jobarteh grew up steeped in West African musical tradition. Born into one of Gambia’s foremost griot families, she broke the mold by becoming the first female kora player ever to perform professionally.  Known for “blending traditional music, blues, and Afropop to impressive effect,” and for her “virtuoso musicianship, charming stories and intriguing ideas” (The Guardian), Sona Jobarteh brings her singular sensibilities to Eastman in what promises to be an enthralling debut.

Eastman Presents: Sona Jobarteh: Kora Trailblazer

Eastman’s beloved quartet-in-residence, the Ying Quartet, returns to the Kilbourn stage with two programs designed to delight. Fall features jazz pianist Billy Childs’ Variation on a Rondo paired with Mozart’s K. 465 and Brahms’ String Quartet in C minor, Op. 51, No. 1. Spring showcases masterpieces from Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Britten.

Eastman Presents: Ying Quartet: Care for Seconds?

Blast off on a musical journey beyond the stars with your RPO! Orchestral Adventures in Space invites young listeners to explore cosmic sounds, soaring melodies, and out-of-this-world musical discoveries. This engaging program sparks curiosity and imagination while keeping kids delighted from liftoff to landing. Whether your family loves rocket ships, astronauts, or simply great music, this interstellar adventure promises wonder, excitement, and a universe of fun.

orKIDStra: Orchestral Adventures in Space

Eastman faculty members Alexander Kobrin (2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist; YooJin Jang (2017 Concert Artists Guild Competition Winner); and David Ying (Ying Quartet, Naumburg International Cello Competition winner); join forces to perform the complete Beethoven piano trios over three concerts. This is a rare opportunity to hear all these works in chronological order over one season, played by specialists in this repertoire.  

Eastman Presents: Kobrin, Jang & Ying: The Complete Beethoven Piano Trios (3 of 3)

Spring comes to life in a world of color, whimsy, and imagination! A Seussical Spring, featuring dancers from Rochester City Ballet, brings the beloved stories Green Eggs and Ham and The Sneetches to musical life with playful orchestral sounds and lively movement. Perfect for young listeners, this joyful program invites kids to laugh, wiggle, and dream along with the orchestra in a celebration of music, storytelling, and springtime magic

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