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On the latest episode of 13, Professor of Music and Director of the Orchestra Marietta Cheng talks about her experiences as a conductor and music professor.

Democracy — typically applied to politics — has found a place in music. The Grammy Award–winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, famed for its lack of a conductor and uniquely democratic approach to music making, visited 51·çÁ÷ this semester for a performance and discussion about the applications of a collaborative organizational structure. The New York City–based orchestra was […]

On Sunday, September 15, a new musical ensemble— the Thunder and Lightning Orchestra — will debut at 51·çÁ÷ with a special free concert. Under the direction of Professor Marietta Cheng, 13 virtuoso string musicians will fill  Memorial Chapel with the melodies of Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky at 3:30 pm. The concert’s repertoire will provide a nice […]