In the spring of 1949 a group of MIT students came together to form the Logarhythms, MIT's premier all male a cappella group. Building upon the influence of barbershop tunes they swiftly began singing all over campus, building a fan base throughout Cambridge. Over the next few decades the 'Logs' introduced gospel, doo-wop, and modern hits, performing at several MIT events including Commencement
MIT Symphony and Orchestra, a world class quality performance of Haydn's Creation. Molto Breve. Bravo! Kresge Auditorium, May, 2011.
The MIT Logarhythms alums on the go - OTG. The Logs have some fun rehearsing a 1950's favourite Goodnight Sweetheart. Note the profusion of mobile devices, including the Flip Video used to record this video snap shot. See them live at Tech Night at the POPS, 2011.
Warning: The beauty and passion of this performance may be too overwhelming for some viewers. MIT student and violinist Ari Umans plays the Brahms Violin Sonata No.1 in G Major, movements I and II. Bravi to Ari and his piano accompanist Colin Beckwitt. Many thanks to ...
Moto Perpetuo designed by Novacek and implemented by violinist and MIT student Ari Umans. When will it all end? Bravo to Ari and brava to his gleeful 'accompianist' Amanda Mok. MIT Chamber Music Society, Killian Hall, April 23, 2011
Sarate's Romanza Anduluza has an essence of 'I Feel Pretty'. Could this piece have inspired Leonard Bernstein when he composed it? Bravo to Ari Umans, who performs this piece with infinite zest. Thanks to Amanda Mok for keeping up with him on the piano. A little bit ...
Dvorak Cello Concerto, second movement, played by MIT student and cellist Sae Kyoung Jang with orchestra synthesized by pianist Yilin You. Brava Sae Kyoung Jang. A sonorous, hypnotic, peak experience. Thanks to teacher Rafael Popper-Keizer and to Marcus Thompson of the MIT Chamber Music ...
Hear this very sweet Andante movement played by violinist Anne Caiand accompanied by pianist Yilin You. Brava Anne Cai. And many thanks to her teacher Lynn Chang and to Marcus Thompson of the MIT Chamber Music Society, Killian Hall, April 23, 2011.
You can hear the violin part clearly in this delightful E minor concerto; there is no orchestra to overwhelm the soloist. Brava to Danielle Yuen and pianist Yilin You. And thanks to teacher Meiko van Haeren and Marcus Thompson for making these MIT Chamber Music recitals possible, Killian ...
Chuck Approves. President Charles Vest approves the new MIT Charter and later signs it. The Next Century Convocation, April 10, 2011.
Gray approves. MIT President Emeritus Paul Gray approves and later signs the new MIT Charter. The Next Century Convocation, April 10, 2011.
Chorale. This synopsys continues with a musical interlude by the MIT Concert Choir. Peter Child's "Benediction". Beautiful and inspiring. The Next Century Convocation, April 10, 2011.
Susan Intro. MIT President Susan Hockfield introduces the program for the 150th anniversary of MIT, The Next Century Convocation". Learned, humorous, caring speakers and original music played by the MIT Symphony Orchestra. April 11, 2011.
Flag Pomp and Happenstance. Here is a synopsys of the MIT150 Convocation last Sunday April 10,2011. See the color guard march around the umongous hall filled with over 6000 people. Exhilerating music.
MIT students and alums of the MIT Chamber Music Society play the 45 minute long String Quintet in C major by Franz Schubert. This is 4th and last movement. One of the best works of chamber music. Gorgeous and complex. Bravi to David Somach and Ari Umans violins, ...
MIT students and alums of the MIT Chamber Music Society play the 45 minute long String Quintet in C major by Franz Schubert. This is the third movement. One of the best works of chamber music. Gorgeous and complex. Bravo to David Somach and Ari Umans violins, Stephen ...
MIT students and alums of the MIT Chamber Music Society play the 45 minute long String Quintet in C major by Franz Schubert. This is the second movement. One of the best works of chamber music. Gorgeous and complex. Bravo to David Somach and Ari Umans violins, Stephen ...
MIT students perform the Finale of the Trio for Piano, Violin, and Horn by Johannes Brahms. Bravo to the musicians Yoni Kahn French horn, Albert Wu violin, Daniel Manesh piano, and their coach Jean Rife. Killian Hall, December, 2010.
MIT students perform the Mozart Quartet in D. Bravo to the students and to their coach Jean Rife. This is just a snippet about one minute long from a wonderful piece of music. Killian Hall, December 2010.
MIT students and alums of the MIT Chamber Music Society play the 45 minute long String Quintet in C major by Franz Schubert. This is the first movement. One of the best works of chamber music. Gorgeous and complex. Bravo to David Somach and Ari Umans violins, Stephen Chang viola, Boris ...
A fandango of heavy equipment coordinated by a civil engineer, in order to surgically dig a trench and replace aging water pipes. Parallel lInes were drawn and cut in the road. Asphalt is peeled away in strips. Dirt is transferred. They dig dig dig dig dig dig dig; that's what they like to ...