Swarthmore College - Music News

A Little Lunch Music

Swarthmore College — Thu, 03 May 2018 06:31:00 -0400

Parrish Parlor comes alive with the sound of music thanks to the Lunch Hour Concert Series.

Gamelan Semara Santi Celebrates 20th Season

Swarthmore College — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:58:00 -0400

Founded by music professor Tom Whitman ‘82, the percussion ensemble performs gamelan, which originates from the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java.

Watch: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Provides Opera with Context and Color

Swarthmore College — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:59:00 -0400

“We wanted to put works of classical art, the Aeneid, and the opera in conversation,” says Austen Van Burns ’17, of the efforts to generate interest in and understanding of the forthcoming production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas.

Balancing Act

Swarthmore College — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:52:00 -0400

Students, alumni, and professional musicians are collaborating to stage Stravinsky’s “Soldier” and Other Tales, one of the most complex and colorful productions in recent College history.

Music Professor James Freeman to Debut New Orchestra This Weekend

Swarthmore College — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:19:00 -0500

With First Editions, Freeman weaves student performers with renowned professionals to explore the early works of Mozart and two new compositions.

Yule Ball Returns with Special Guest Amy Vachal '11

Swarthmore College — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:38:00 -0500

Vachal's well-received solo performance was her first since reaching the semifinals on NBC's The Voice in December.

Watch: 'Chopin Without Piano' at Swarthmore

Swarthmore College — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:40:00 -0400

Thanks to a community-wide effort, anticipation on campus builds for the North American debut of a production that comes to the U.S. from Poland.

"Crumb@85" Celebration Strikes Several High Notes

Swarthmore College — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 04:10:00 -0400

The Orchestra 2001 event, Professor of Emeritus of Music James Freeman's last as artistic director, featured a performance of composer George Crumb's classic Music for a Summer Evening.

Listen: Alumni Gospel Choir

Swarthmore College — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Hear the Alumni Gospel Choir sing "Joyful, Joyful" from their annual concert - always one of the most anticipated events of the spring semester.

Listen: Student Wind Quintet Performs in Bell Tower

Swarthmore College — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:00:00 -0400

The group, playing Anton Reicha's "Wind Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 88, no. 2," took advantage of the Bell Tower's ideal acoustic setting.

David Kim plays Sarasate

Swarthmore College — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400

David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, performs Sarasate's "Carmen Fantasy" in this excerpt from his recital at Swarthmore on 30 Sept 2012. Accompanied by Jeffrey Devault, piano. Mr. Kim also conducted a master class with Swarthmore music students, and he will return to campus to perform with the College Orchestra on 17 Nov 2013.

Maurice Ravel String Quartet in F Major 4th Movement

Swarthmore College — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:00:00 -0400

Maurice Ravel String Quartet in F Major 4th Movement

Ben Kapilow '13 and Gabriel Stark Haverford '12 Patience (excerpt)

Swarthmore College — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:00:00 -0400