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The Chimes

Artist Feature: Brahms Mulyawan ​​

Artist Feature: Brahms Mulyawan ​​
A musician’s reflection on performing.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

It is common to think that the logical and creative parts of the mind cannot be reconciled or coexist. However, Brahms Mulyawan, a student majoring in both music performance and business analytics, proves that an expert in hard-coded logic can also be expressive and deeply creative. As a pianist and...

‘The Pirates of Penzance’ is thrilling and hilarious

‘The Pirates of Penzance’ is thrilling and hilarious
The “Pirates of Penzance” is the first live theater performance to light Crowell auditorium in nearly two years.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 12, 2022

"The Pirates of Penzance" premiered last night on Feb. 11, leaving only three more opportunities to watch the show. Director Jeanne Robison double-casted the show for safety measures to bring life back to the stage after two years of silence. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Robison based the production almost entirely...

Jeremiah Fraites releases first full-length solo endeavor

Jeremiah Fraites releases first full-length solo endeavor
“Piano Piano” is a contemplative continuation of his work in The Lumineers.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor January 28, 2021

Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers released “Piano Piano” on Jan. 22, his first full-length album. Shimmering, wandering and entirely instrumental, the album showcases the genius behind The Lumineers’ drummer, writer and piano professional. Fraites releases emotion in the calming album everyone...

Devonte Hynes dives into classical music with “Fields”

Devonte Hynes newest album "Fields," gives listeners an artful collaboration.
Hynes’ latest project is an artistic and unconventional collaboration.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor October 17, 2019

After a recent summer album release under pseudonym “Blood Orange,” Devonte Hynes has made a quick return with classical album release “Fields.” The collaborative creation with Chicago ensemble Third Coast Percussion is an unexpectedly unique classical album, with imaginative, electrifying and...

Nhor encapsulates temperate gloom

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The beginning of the British spellbinder’s EP quadrilogy illuminates a quiet take on spring.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer May 2, 2017
The beginning of the British spellbinder’s EP quadrilogy illuminates a quiet take on spring.

Classical metal gets a twisted facelift

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The most obscure reaches of both movements find camaraderie in sonic terror.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer April 25, 2017
The most obscure reaches of both movements find camaraderie in sonic terror.

Sigur Rós’s ex-keyboardist releases an opera

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Kjartan Sveinsson’s solo debut reaches evocative supremacy.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer November 7, 2016
Kjartan Sveinsson’s solo debut reaches evocative supremacy.

Opera in a galaxy far, far away

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Students performed the opera “The Magic Flute” with a modern sci-fi twist.
Bethany Higa, Writer February 16, 2016
Students performed the opera “The Magic Flute” with a modern sci-fi twist.

Time To Bring Classical Music Bach

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An inside look into the effects of listening to classical music.
Catherine Streng, Writer August 31, 2014
An inside look into the effects of listening to classical music.