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.

Musicologist Albert Cohen has died

Obituary

An internationally distinguished musicologist, Cohen was also known on campus for his decades of service to the Department of Music.
A quintet performs at the free concert in Bing Concert Hall

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.
opening concert at renovated Frost Amphitheater May 18

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.
Stephen Hinton

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.