
Stanford professor of music unravels centuries-old authorship mystery
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A technique developed by Jesse Rodin and his colleagues blends scientific rigor with historical and musical clues to resolve a 500-year-old puzzle over works believed to be written by the famous composer Josquin des Prez.

Stanford celebrates 50 years of summer jazz
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Artistic director Jim Nadel founded the instructional jazz workshop the summer after graduating from Stanford out of a desire to stay close to the music and build a community of learning.

Stanford Live opens the fall season with an original documentary featuring the St. Lawrence String Quartet
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The first event is a documentary about rehearsing during quarantine and performing in an empty hall with cameras instead of a live audience.

Musicologist Albert Cohen has died
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An internationally distinguished musicologist, Cohen was also known on campus for his decades of service to the Department of Music.

Music student awarded $10K to create multimedia project
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Composer and doctoral student Julie Herndon is the first winner of the Bay Area Composer Residency Award, which will support the production of a concert featuring the stories of homeless San Franciscans.

Chamber Music Seminar returns
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Every summer, Stanford’s St. Lawrence String Quartet and special guest faculty teach an intensive seminar to professional and amateur musicians on the delicate art of performing chamber music.

Welcome back to Frost!
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The iconic amphitheater reopens after extensive renovations and upgrades that make it one of the premiere music venues in the Bay Area and a place for university pomp and circumstance.

Stanford launches new free online course on Beethoven
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A new online course explores Ludwig van Beethoven’s music and development as a composer. The class, led by music historian Stephen Hinton, features performances by and discussions with the St. Lawrence String Quartet, Stanford's ensemble-in-residence.
Ram’s Head brings the Addams Family to Stanford
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Woeful Wednesday Addams invites her ordinary boyfriend and his family to dinner. Hilarity ensues.