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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Eric Zheng is one of 11 musicians to win the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition. To prepare for the competition, he spent over 20 hours a week perfecting saxophone sonatas.

NU saxophonist named a winner of the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition

April 9, 2019

After spending over 20 hours a week perfecting saxophone sonatas, Bienen dual-degree senior Eric Zheng has been selected as a winner of the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition. Zheng, a...

Olga Kern’s 2001 win marked the first time in three decades that a female pianist won a gold medal at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Kern will perform at Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall on Saturday.

World-famous pianist Olga Kern to perform sold-out concert at Bienen

January 31, 2019

In 2001, Russian-American pianist Olga Kern was the first woman in over 30 years to win the historic Gold Medal at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Eighteen years later, she’s...

Members of The Crossing and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City rehearse for “Fire in my mouth.” The musical event runs Thursday through Saturday at the New York Philharmonic.

‘Fire in my mouth’ to reignite a conversation about immigration, labor politics

January 23, 2019

Lauren Kelly had a choice: she could burn to death, she could jump from the window or she could drown in the rising water from the fire hoses. The grave decision that lay before her was something that...

Paul Laraia, Karlos Rodriguez, Jessie Montgomery and Karla Donehew-Perez pose with their instruments. Catalyst Quartet will perform in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Gryphon Trio and Catalyst Quartet to perform at Winter Chamber Music Festival

January 17, 2019

Inspired by universal emotions and the potential for social change, the Gryphon Trio and Catalyst Quartet are bringing fresh perspectives to classical works of music at the Bienen School of Music’s Winter...

Brannon Cho plays the cello. The Bienen alum won first prize in the Paulo International Cello Competition in late October.

Bienen alum wins international cello competition

November 7, 2018

When he was 13 years old, Brannon Cho’s friends from cello lessons showed him YouTube videos of the finalists in the International Paulo Cello Competition. Eleven years later, not only did he became...

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