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Read more at: Susan Rankin elected to a Corresponding Membership of the American Musicological Society at its annual meeting in Louisville
Susan Rankin elected to a Corresponding Membership of the American Musicological Society at its annual meeting in Louisville

Susan Rankin elected to a Corresponding Membership of the American Musicological Society at its annual meeting in Louisville

The American Musicological Society was founded in 1934 as a non-profit organization to advance "research in the various fields of music as a branch of learning and scholarship," a mission that has since evolved to include teaching and learning about music in addition to research. In 1951 the Society became a constituent...


Read more at: Watch Marina Frolova-Walker's Colloquium, 'Stalin's Playlist'

Watch Marina Frolova-Walker's Colloquium, 'Stalin's Playlist'

If you were unable to attend Marina Frolova-Walker's Colloquium, 'Stalin's Playlist', on 14 October 2015, you can now view it here.


Read more at: Music documentaries by Ely Rosenblum to debut this year

Music documentaries by Ely Rosenblum to debut this year

Two music documentaries directed and edited by doctoral candidate Ely Rosenblum are featured in major exhibits at the British Library in London, UK and the Deaf Culture Centre in Toronto, Canada. The Sunjata Story: Glimpse of a Mande Epic Producer - Dr. Marcia Ostashewski , Canada Research Chair in Communities and Cultures...


Read more at: Phase 3 of digital Chopin project launched with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Phase 3 of digital Chopin project launched with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The Online Chopin Variorum Edition (OCVE) begins a third phase of developmental research today thanks to a grant of $274,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which previously supported OCVE at a pilot stage (2002-03) and in two developmental phases (2005-15). OCVE constitutes an unprecedented online resource featuring...


Read more at: Leonardo Waisman is Visiting Simón Bolívar Professor for 2015–16
Leonardo Waisman is Visiting Simón Bolívar Professor for 2015–16

Leonardo Waisman is Visiting Simón Bolívar Professor for 2015–16

The Centre of Latin American Studies is delighted to announce that Leonardo Waisman will be spending this academic year in Cambridge as our Visiting Simón Bolívar Professor for 2015-16. A highly esteemed and award-winning musicologist, Waisman comes to us from the Universidad de Córdoba in Argentina and is also a...


Read more at: Jâms Coleman wins First Prize in Instrumental Blue Riband Competition

Jâms Coleman wins First Prize in Instrumental Blue Riband Competition

Many congratulations to music alumnus Jâms Coleman, who won First Prize in the over 19 Instrumental Blue Riband Competition at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, and joint First Prize at the John Fussell Award at the Swansea International Festival.


Read more at: Michael Buchanan awarded First Prize in ARD International Music Competition
Michael Buchanan awarded First Prize in ARD International Music Competition

Michael Buchanan awarded First Prize in ARD International Music Competition

The Music Faculty is delighted to hear that recent music alumnus, Michael Buchanan, has been awarded First Prize and the Audience Prize in the prestigious International ARD Music Competition held in Munich. The 64th ARD International Music Competition 2015 is held for the categories of trombone, flute, voice and piano duo...


Read more at: John Rink to judge International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

John Rink to judge International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

As 82 of the world’s most accomplished young pianists gather in Poland for the prestigious 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, John Rink – Professor of Musical Performance Studies in the Music Faculty and a member of the Competition jury – reflects on the challenges and rewards of selecting the winning...


Read more at: John Rink to judge International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

John Rink to judge International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

As 82 of the world’s most accomplished young pianists gather in Poland for the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, Juror and College Fellow Professor John Rink reflects on the challenges and rewards of selecting the winning performances... See full news story here .


Read more at: Sir David Willcocks 1919–2015
Sir David Willcocks 1919–2015

Sir David Willcocks 1919–2015

We were very sorry to hear of the death at the age of 95 of Sir David Willcocks, whose long association with Cambridge began in 1939, when he came to King’s College as an organ scholar. It is as Director of the Choir at King’s College from 1957 to 1974 that he will be especially remembered: it was during this period, with...