New Hampshire Public Radio ran a story on Professor Spencer Topel and Seth Parker Woods' “Iced Bodies: Ice Music for Dartmouth,” which was performed on April 26th at Dartmouth's Black Family Visual Arts Center.
From 'What is The Point of a Cello Out of Ice?' Dartmouth Duo Hopes You'll Hear For Yourself:
“An unusual musical spectacle will take place tonight in the Upper...
[more]This week’s The Dartmouth featured an article on Professor William Cheng's April 23rd talk "His Music Was Not A Weapon" at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
From "Cheng’s ‘His Music Was Not A Weapon’ talk educates, inspires":
"Informed in part by the interest of students in his course Music 45.04, 'Changing the World with Music,' professor of music William Cheng has been sharing...
[more]Professor Ted Levin is quoted in three recent articles about his work on Qyrq Qyz, which was produced in part with the Music Department and the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
From "Mighty Women Warriors, Resurrected From an Ancient Epic" in The New York Times:
“'Nomads adopted Islam in syncretic forms that assimilated and preserved myriad local...
[more]Please check schedule weekly for program updates.
Cheryl Chang, flute
April 1, 7:30 pm, Faulkner Recital Hall
Performing works by Reinecke, Clarke, Villa-Lobos, and Gaubert. Featuring Todd Huang, piano and Eddie Pyun, cello.
Andrew Sun, piano
April 14, 4:00 pm, Faulkner Recital Hall
Performing works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, and Ireland.
Monica Alvarez, Art...
[more]PACIFIC STANDARD
The Radical Compassion of Frederick Douglass
The abolitionist's 200th birthday is a good occasion to unravel the peculiar mystery behind his most (mis)quoted words.
William Cheng
Feb 14, 2018
At a press event for Black History Month a year ago, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump went off-script. "I am very proud now that we have a museum on the National Mall where people can learn about Reverend King," he...
[more]Professor Ted Levin's book "The Music of Central Asia" was awarded the American Library Association's 2018 Dartmouth Medal for excellence in reference. Additional award details are available in the ALA press release.
[more]A recent Washington Post story featured Dartmouth Alumnus Steven Fox '00, who was recently named as the new music director of the Washington National Cathedral Choral Society. Read the full story on the Washington Post.
From Dartmouth News:
In the News: Infrasound Opera: on Ashley Fure’s ‘The Force of Things’
“The staggering originality of Fure’s latest work ... makes one think that mostly female seasons might have to become the norm,” writes The New Yorker about Assistant Professor of Music Ashley Fure’s new experimental music-theater piece.
Read the complete review in...
[more]From the Hood Museum of Art:
In the first-ever installation of sound art on Dartmouth's campus, produced in collaboration with guest-curator faculty member Spencer Topel, the Hood Museum of Art will showcase the work of emerging and established international artists with diverse aesthetic and cultural backgrounds. Seven site-specific and sound-based commissions will guide visitors across the Dartmouth campus and into the town of Hanover. Hood Downtown will feature a...
[more]Read Early Music America's complete interview with Digital Musics graduate student Camilla Tassi.