Vanderbilt Orchestra
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Class of 2023: Violin phenom Kingston Ho takes on melody and medicine
Class of 2023: Kingston Ho doesn’t just play beautiful music—he’s studying how his brain and body make those melodies happen. Read why the award-winning violinist with multiple prestigious international competitions under his belt chose to double major in violin performance at the Blair School of Music and in medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreApr 7, 2023
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Q&A: Blair professor recounts recording experience on Elvis Presley album
As the summer blockbuster Elvis hits movie theaters June 24, Vanderbilt professor Kathryn Plummer relives an early career opportunity to play with the legend—and discusses how her experiences recording with some of the music industry’s greats translate into a unique teaching tool in the classroom. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Electric violinist Silverman to perform with VU Orchestra at OZ Arts Oct. 5
Acclaimed electric violinist Tracy Silverman will perform with the Vanderbilt Orchestra Oct. 5. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Blair stages fall operas at opposite ends of the scale
In the next few weeks, the Blair School of Music will present two operas--Michael Hersch's "On the Threshold of Winter" and Leonard Bernstein's "Mass"--that are diametrically opposed in style, scale and staging. Read MoreOct 26, 2015
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Vanderbilt Orchestra to tour China; will perform ‘farewell’ concert Dec. 23
The Vanderbilt Orchestra (Vanderbilt University) Members of the Nashville community will have a chance to hear the Vanderbilt Orchestra in concert before the group departs for a more than weeklong tour of China. The orchestra’s “farewell” concert is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, in Ingram… Read MoreDec 17, 2012
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Check out Blair School’s September line-up of free musical events
The Blair School of Music has a full schedule of free music events this month. (Vanderbilt) Welcome back to another amazing semester of concerts at the Blair School of Music! We kicked off our Fall 2012 concert season with a capacity crowd for our 150th birthday tribute… Read MoreSep 6, 2012
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Video: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Act II
Vanderbilt Opera Theatre presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by Otto Nicolai; directed by Gayle Shay; performed November 14, 2010, in Blair’s Ingram Hall. The Opera Theatre is accompanied by the Vanderbilt Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain. This is Act II. Watch Act I. Read MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Act I
Vanderbilt Opera Theatre presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by Otto Nicolai; directed by Gayle Shay; performed November 14, 2010, in Blair’s Ingram Hall. The Opera Theatre is accompanied by the Vanderbilt Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain. This is Act I. Watch Act II. Read MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: Vanderbilt Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 4”
The Vanderbilt Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain, performed Symphony No. 4 by Felix Mendelssohn September 16, 2010, in Ingram Hall. Read MoreJan 21, 2011
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Watch: Vanderbilt Orchestra with Blair Student Concerto Competition winners
The Vanderbilt Orchestra, Robin Fountain conducting, in performance on April 14, 2010 in Ingram Hall. The concert features winners of the 2009 Blair Student Concerto Competition. Media Contact: Cindy Steine cindy.steine@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreApr 30, 2010