Arts & Culture

Alumni Orchestra premieres Elegy for an Eastman student

mfrench@wxxi.org — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:50:45 GMT

On Saturday, January 7th, an audience will hear the premiere of a new piece by young composer Andrew Maskiell. It's the first he's conceived for orchestra, and one he didn't expect to write, as WXXI's Brenda Tremblay reports.

Eastman Librarian Takes a New Look at Old Books

mfrench@wxxi.org — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:26:51 GMT

The librarian at the Eastman School of Music uses reference books throughout history to help students track the view of different composers over time.

Glimmerglass Festival Wraps Up Summer Season

mfrench@wxxi.org — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:56:49 GMT

Leading American opera director Francesca Zambello updates Classical 91.5 listeners on her first season at Glimmerglass and major changes she's brought to the Cooperstown, NY festival as its new general and artistic director.

Gateways Music Festival Celebrates in Rochester

mfrench@wxxi.org — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:26:16 GMT

Rochester is welcoming musicians and conductors from across the country to take part in the biennial Gateways Music Festival---a celebration of classical music, and of the African American community's role in creating and performing it.

WXXI's Chris Van Hof Says Farewell

mfrench@wxxi.org — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:00:48 GMT

WXXI-FM host Chris Van Hof talks with Brenda Tremblay about his time on the air at WXXI and his future as he moves to Wisconsin to further his music studies.

Itzhak Perlman to Perform with RPO

mfrench@wxxi.org — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:56:50 GMT

Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman will be performing with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra January 22, 2012.

Norman Rockwell Exhibit at George Eastman House

mfrench@wxxi.org — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:38:41 GMT

WXXI's Steve Dawe takes you on a sneak preview of a new exhibition at George Eastman House that focuses on the use of photography by renowned American artist Norman Rockwell.

A Wrap Up of the Jazz Festival

mfrench@wxxi.org — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:45:34 GMT

WXXI's Julie Philipp talks with WRUR's Scott Regan about the success of the 2011 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Eilen Jewell in Studio

mfrench@wxxi.org — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:17:32 GMT

WRUR's Scott Regan welcomed Eilen Jewell to the studio in advance of her appearance at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Jazz Break With WRUR's Scott Regan - Friday, June 17

mfrench@wxxi.org — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:10:48 GMT

WXXI's Alex Crichton talks with WRUR's Scott Regan about Thursday night's highlights at the Rochester Jazz Fest, and gives a preview Friday's performances.

Jazz Festival is Music to the Ears of Rochester's Economy

mfrench@wxxi.org — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:45:17 GMT

Ten years into its existence, the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival is making a bigger economic impact than ever. WXXI Innovation Trail Reporter Zack Seward takes an in-depth look at the numbers behind the music.

Jazz Break With WRUR's Scott Regan - Wednesday, June 16

mfrench@wxxi.org — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:54:08 GMT

WXXI's Alex Crichton talks with WRUR's Scott Regan about Wednesday night's highlights at the Rochester Jazz Fest, and gives a preview Thursday's performances.

Jazz Break With WRUR's Scott Regan - Wednesday, June 15

mfrench@wxxi.org — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:49:29 GMT

WXXI's Alex Crichton talks with WRUR's Scott Regan about Tuesday night's highlights at the Rochester Jazz Fest, and gives a preview of Wednesday's performances.

Tinted Image on Open Tunings

mfrench@wxxi.org — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:43:24 GMT

WRUR's Scott Regan interviews members of the band Tinted Image about their appearance at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Jazz Break With WRUR's Scott Regan - Tuesday, June 14

mfrench@wxxi.org — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:10:38 GMT

WXXI's Alex Crichton talks with WRUR's Scott Regan about Monday night's highlights at the Rochester Jazz Fest, and gives a preview of tonight's performances.

Stephane Wrembel on Open Tunings

mfrench@wxxi.org — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:08:08 GMT

WRUR's Scott Regan interviews Stephane Wrembel about his appearance at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Last Kodachrome Photos on Display in Rochester

mfrench@wxxi.org — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:54:35 GMT

The man tasked with taking the last roll of pictures taken with Kodak's Kodachrome film has turned over the results to the George Eastman House.

Dawn Thomson on Open Tunings

mfrench@wxxi.org — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:14:26 GMT

WRUR's Scott Regan interviews Dawn Thomson about her appearance on Monday at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Need to Know Rochester - Girls with Guitars

mfrench@wxxi.org — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:47:52 GMT

Julie Philipp sits down with 'Girls with Guitars', performers at this year's Xerox Rochester International Jazz Fest.

Jazz Break With WRUR's Scott Regan - Monday, June 13

mfrench@wxxi.org — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:21:24 GMT

WXXI's Alex Crichton talks with WRUR's Scott Regan about the Monday night highlights at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.