Tag: chamber

Melissa White & Pallavi Mahidhara

From Carnegie Hall to Geneva, Madrid to Chicago, classical violinist Melissa White and pianist Pallavi Mahidhara have played all around the world.

Les Violons du Roy with Pianist Inon Barnatan Comes to Purdue

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.

tenThing: A Feeling of Norwegian Christmas

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.

2021 American Pianist Award Winner Kenny Broberg Comes to Purdue

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.

Several people stand with arms raised as various classical instruments—violins, flutes, a lute, and more—are tossed into the air against a cloudy sky, evoking the drama and energy of baroque music and its legendary composers.

Little Known Facts About the Composers of Secrets of the Baroque

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...

A young woman with long brown hair and brown eyes looks at the camera with a slight smile. She is outdoors, the softly blurred urban background offering subtle reasons to see her passion for classical music shine through.

7 Reasons to See Camille Thomas

By Kristen Day If you hear classical music and don't get excited, we're here to expand your horizons. There are a million reasons to see cellist, Camille Thomas at Purdue in October, but we'll just give you seven. Her program...

Renowned artist Camille Thomas passionately plays the cello on stage in an ornate concert hall, with warm lighting highlighting her focused expression and the details of the instrument.

Meet the Artist: Camille Thomas

Inspiration & Motivation Q. Who or what inspired you to take up the cello and pursue a career in music? A. When I was four, I told my mum I’d like to play an instrument. She played records for me...

A woman, reminiscent of Camille Thomas, sits outdoors smiling and holding a cello across her lap. She wears a brown jacket and black pants, with a cloudy sky in the background.

Camille Thomas, cello

Paris-born Camille Thomas is a rising-star cellist delivering dynamic virtuosity on her 18th-century Gagliano cello, while letting breathe her blend of verve, intimacy, and tenderness on works from Brahms, Beethoven and more.

Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

Founded in 1982, this Grammy-winning chamber orchestra is bringing the Baroque to life with lesser known works by composers like Vivaldi, Handel, Bach and more.

Pre-Concert Reflection: wild Up’s FUTURE FOLK

What is folk music? Purdue instructional developer Daniel Guberman discusses the evolution of folk from Lomax’s field recordings to the instant gratification of the 21st century.