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In memoriam

Renowned pianist Leon Fleisher dies at 92

Published Aug 3, 2020

After a neurological disorder threatened to sideline his performance career, the longtime Peabody pianist channeled his creative efforts into conducting and mastering the left-handed piano repertoire until making a triumphant comeback in the 1990s and 2000s

Peabody Community Chorus rehearses on Zoom conference call

MUSIC

Sound in the silence

Published May 11, 2020

The Community Chorus of Peabody continues to make music via Zoom conference calls—even if it requires its members to mute their mics

Joseph Young conducts the Peabody Symphony Orchestra

Q+A

The high value of the performing arts during social distancing

Published April 29, 2020

"Music is there even when we can't leave our houses," says Peabody Dean Fred Bronstein. "And it's more important than ever."

Student musicians

HSO waits to honor Concerto Competition winners

Published April 24, 2020

Winners are typically showcased in a year-end concert, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a change in plans—for now

Jacob Young (front) and Collin Champagne troubleshoot their device

Music

Harmonious hacking

Published Feb 5, 2020

Peabody hackathon focuses on innovations in music composition, performance, and education

Ushering in a new era

Published Winter 2019

Jessica Satava, Peab '04, was recently appointed director of the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Performance

Music for all

Published Winter 2019

Our Joyful Noise Baltimore, a nonprofit founded by Peabody's Maria Lambros, brings musical performances to unexpected places. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

LAUNCHPad

New model for career services at Peabody

Published Nov 22, 2019

LAUNCHPad coordinates three required courses to teach graduate and undergraduate students professional skills and programs to integrate career thinking into their artistic training