Eastman Virtuosi
Eastman Virtuosi is a chamber ensemble composed of Eastman School of Music faculty members and outstanding student performers. Its imaginatively conceived and programmed concerts show the depth and breadth of Eastman’s instrumental and vocal artistry. Artistic co-directors are Eastman Virtuosi founders Bonita Boyd, flute; John Hunt, bassoon; and Nicholas Goluses, …
Eastman Wind Ensemble
The Eastman Wind Ensemble is America’s leading wind ensemble. Frederick Fennell first formulated the general concept of the wind ensemble at Eastman more than 50 years ago. Under his leadership the group became the pioneering force in the symphonic wind band movement in the United States and abroad. A. Clyde …
Richard Egarr | harpsichord
Richard Egarr brings a joyful sense of adventure and a keen, enquiring mind to all his music-making – whether conducting, directing from the keyboard, giving recitals, playing chamber music, and indeed talking about music at every opportunity. Egarr joined the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale as Music Director in August …
The Orchestra of Emmanuel Music
Emmanuel Music was founded in 1970 by Craig Smith to perform the complete cycle of over 200 sacred cantatas of J.S. Bach in the liturgical setting for which they were intended, an endeavor twice completed and a tradition which continues today. Over the years, Emmanuel Music has garnered critical and …
English Symphony Orchestra
The English Symphony Orchestra, the International Orchestra of Elgar Country, was founded by conductor William Boughton as the English String Orchestra in 1978. It soon earned an international reputation for performances of English music, made over fifty recordings and began touring regularly in Europe. Over time, the orchestra’s repertoire expanded …