Instrumental Performance
Artist Jacob Collier Dazzles and Inspires Frost Students
The brilliant, unconventional musician Jacob Collier, beloved for his audience choirs and genre-defying creativity, captivated Frost School of Music students in a masterclass.
Maestro Gerard Schwarz Extends Summer Festival Leadership Position
Celebrated conductor Gerard Schwarz, the distinguished Frost School of Music professor and music director of the Frost Symphony Orchestra, will continue leading the summertime Eastern Music Festival in North Carolina for three more years.
New Album Showcases World Premiere Opera
A live recording will bring the Frost Opera Theater's acclaimed 2022 world premiere production of "The Leopard," with the Frost Symphony Orchestra, to new audiences.
Building Their Dreams at Frost
Graduating seniors from the Frost School of Music tell us how their time here transformed them, deepening their musical passions and preparing them to fulfill their ambitions.
Superstar Bad Bunny’s Tour Illuminated by Frost Artistry
Multi-Grammy winning Frost School of Music alumnus Carlos ‘Carlitos’ Lopez leads a classical orchestra filled with Frost players on pop/reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny’s ‘Most Wanted’ tour, bridging musical worlds on a massive cultural platform.
Celebrating Chopin's Timeless Music
The annual Frost Chopin Festival presents stellar classical pianists and outstanding young talents in the perennially beloved music of 19th century composer and pianist Fryderyk Chopin.
Frost Students Bridge Pop and Classical Music in 'Rock Symphonic'
Two Frost School of Music students created “Rock Symphonic,” a massive, genre-busting concert blending contemporary and classical music. Produced, created and performed entirely by students, the free event takes over Gusman Concert Hall on Tuesday.
Frost Composer Kicks Off Groundbreaking Black Opera Project
Composer and Frost School of Music doctoral student Kevin Day is a key creator of the first opera in the Cincinnati Opera's three-year Black Opera Project. Day's Afro-futurist musical epic premieres on Juneteenth, 2025.
Composer Etienne Charles' Ambitious 'Earth Tones' Takes On Climate Change
Jazz composer and Frost School of Music professor Etienne Charles’ latest music and multimedia project, 'Earth Tones,' portrays the dire effects of climate change, from tropical islands to the Louisiana Bayou, and some inspiring solutions.
Frost Jazz Orchestra Goes Global with Live Album Recordings
The Frost Jazz Orchestra, led by John Daversa, is expanding its renowned legacy with a series of live concert recordings. Music lovers can join them as they record their next album this Thursday at Gusman Concert Hall.
New Frost Made Works Expand Creative Uses for Technology
"Stained Glass" and "Tales of Kafka," new works created at the Frost School of Music, explored innovative uses of new technology, such as augmented reality and video streaming, to expand the artistic possibilities of live performance.
Frost Faculty Create Cutting Edge New Music Trio
The Solidaire Trio, a unique new ensemble created by leading Frost faculty and aimed at expanding the boundaries of contemporary chamber music, debuts this weekend.
Meet the New Stamps Wind Quintet
The newest ensemble of exceptional artists in the Frost School of Music's prestigious Stamps Scholars Program.
Two Frost Alumni Win Grammys
Frost alums Alex Brown, a jazz composer and pianist, and Alex Robinson, a jazz vocalist, celebrated Grammy-winning albums Sunday night.
Frost Tuba Grads Hitting All the Right Notes
Students from Frost’s tiny tuba and euphonium department are blowing past bigger competitors to win rare and hard-to-get jobs on their instrument.
