by Daniel Hathaway
NEWS BRIEFS:
Marlene Rosen Memorial Concert:
On Sunday evening, May 10 at 7:30, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music will host a memorial tribute concert for Marlene Rosen, who served on its voice faculty for 40 years before her passing on August 5, 2025. The event in Warner Concert Hall will feature performances and remarks by former students and colleagues, followed by a reception in Warner Lobby. Read Oberlin’s remembrance of Rosen here.
Tuesday Musical announces prize winners:
Fifteen musicians competed in the Final Round/Winners Concert of Akron’s Tuesday Musical 2026 Scholarship Competition in Guzzetta Recital Hall at the University of Akron on Sunday afternoon, May 3. First prize of $2,000 went to flutist Dylan Masariego, a master’s degree student at the Cleveland Institute of Music, and second prize of $1,000 was won by classical guitarist Solis Dornan, a student at Oberlin Conservatory. Violinist Christoforos Petridis, also an Oberlin student, claimed the People’s Choice Award of $500. Read more here.
TODAY’S ALMANAC:
May 4 in classical music history marks some important beginnings that ultimately led to the modern grand piano, the phonograph record, and the international orchestral tour. [Read More…]
When the Phantom of the Opera North American tour visits Playhouse Square in April 2027, Midori Marsh will have plenty of reasons to celebrate. The soprano — who is currently playing the role of Carlotta — grew up in Cleveland Heights, and the city is still home to many of her friends and family.