News Releases
Jason Goldberg '16 Leads Oberlin Co-Production of Dido and Aeneas
April 5, 2016
Julie Anna Gulenko
Based on an ancient Roman tragedy, April 15-17 production serves as the final project for Goldberg's major in opera directing.
![Jason Goldberg](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/goldberg-rehearsal-35_copy-2_3.jpg?itok=Zlt27AKq)
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents the Otherworldly Alcina March 9-13
March 2, 2016
Erich Burnett
The original Fantasy Island, Handel's masterpiece showcases soaring arias and seductive sorcery.
![Alcina poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/alcina_patron_mail_header_3.png?itok=DFJZnYNI)
Marilyn Horne Returns for Voice Master Classes Feb. 19 & 21
February 17, 2016
Erich Burnett
Legendary opera singer celebrates 10 years as a distinguished professor of voice at Oberlin Conservatory.
![Marilyn Horne](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/marilyn_horne_3.jpg?itok=vp-k9713)
Lucretia Opera Augmented by Related Programs November 11, 12
November 5, 2015
Faith Roberts
Subjects include Lucretia 's modern-day relevance and the often tragic role of women throughout the history of art and literature.
![The Rape of Lucretia poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/screen_shot_2015-10-27_at_10.19.24_am_3.png?itok=IqmYaxbS)
Mozart's La Finta Giardiniera Springs into Oberlin March 11-15
March 4, 2015
Erich Burnett
Written by the master at age 18, his comic drama is an exhilarating mash-up of forms and styles, featuring beautiful arias—and no shortage of stray hares.
![Juliana Zava, Rebecca Achtenberg, and Elana Bell appear in Oberlin Opera Theater’s La finta giardiniera](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/finta2_1.jpg?itok=oio8z0Yo)
Opera Legend Marilyn Horne Returns to Oberlin November 14, 16
November 12, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Annual residency includes private study with students and public master classes; visit is Horne's second to Oberlin in 2014.
![Marilyn Horne](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/marilynlasttime_2.jpg?itok=lYyu8VPD)
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Britten's Albert Herring March 12-16
March 4, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The composer's centennial anniversary is celebrated with four performances of his comic opera at Hall Auditorium.
![Albert Herring poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/albertherringposter_0.jpg?itok=8eOXHcU5)
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel
October 17, 2013
Emily Peragine
A children's story not fit for children, Engelbert Humperdinck’s eerie, evocative fairy tale comes to life as never before for four days in November.
![Hansel and Gretel poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/hgart_0.jpg?itok=NBmjklmh)
Lyric tenor Alek Shrader '07 in recital at Oberlin Conservatory March 1
February 14, 2013
Logan Buckley
The Washington Post calls Oberlin alumnus and Met Opera singer Alek Shrader "a gifted young tenor." He will present a recital at Oberlin Conservatory on March 1, at 7 p.m. in Warner Concert Hall. The concert is free and no tickets are required.
![Close-up, Alek Shrader](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/2013-02-14-news3_0.png?itok=ZQgUiEhJ)