Category: Classical

The Harlem Quartet plays at Loeb Playhouse on September 28, 2025, with violinist Melissa White returning to Purdue.

Melissa White, acclaimed violinist and Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, showcases her expressive playing and diverse engagements. With the Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet, she promotes diversity in classical music. Meanwhile, pianist Pallavi Mahidhara, known for international acclaim and advocacy for mental health, collaborates with White and hosts “The Conscious Artist” podcast, exploring the intersection of music, mindfulness, and wellness.

Counterpoint is a collaboration in which this duo explores the dichotomy of their different perspectives and artistic practices, expanding their individual expressive capacity through a collective experience.

At Purdue Convocations, we take pride in showcasing incredible talent from various artistic fields. This year, we are overjoyed to see more than 40 of our past performers receiving well-deserved nominations for the prestigious Grammy Awards.

Dive into the musical innovation of Kronos Quartet, celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking string quartet performances. Explore their diverse collaborations and pioneering compositions, and gain insights from founder David Harrington in an exclusive pre-show interview.

Les Violons du Roy is a renowned chamber orchestra based in Quebec City, Canada. Founded in 1984 by conductor Bernard Labadie, the group has become one of the world’s leading interpreters of Baroque and Classical music. Their commitment to historical accuracy and their passion for music have made them a beloved institution in the classical music world.

Hear Christmas music in a way you’ve never heard before when the all-female, brass ensemble tenThing returns to Purdue for A Feeling of Norwegian Christmas.

Kenny Broberg is one of the most decorated and internationally renowned pianists of his generation. He is known for his inventive, intelligent, and intense performances.

By Kristen Day - Marketing Intern Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee are two virtuosic pianists who've made their mark on the classical piano scene. Whether it's the challenges of marriage, parenthood, or mastering a new concerto, the duo exhibits...

By Jordan E. Howard - Marketing Intern Baroque music is a deep, vast treasure chest of astonishing virtuosity. On its sixth tour of the United States, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin—or Akamus—is letting stateside audiences in on Secrets of the...

Meet Concert Artist Guild's classical pianist Yi-Nuo Wang. From schools in different continents, apprenticeships with cellist Andres Diaz and the Escher String Quartet, and performing in chamber concerts, Wang is no normal pianist. At only 22 years old, she has...

We’ve all been there... It’s Wednesday at noon and your week is dragging on. You start scrolling through Spotify for something new and can’t find the right thing to get you going again. Sounds like you are in need of...