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How Opera Rep Gets Prepped
March 22, 2022
Erich Burnett
Opera coach Kyung-Eun Na helps bring “Il Matrimonio Segreto” to the stage.
![Pianist Kyung-Eun Na coaching opera singers.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kyung-eun_na_with_opera_students.jpeg?itok=8xziz6gC)
2022 Winter Term Recap
March 11, 2022
Office of Communications
More than 2,290 students explored projects and research opportunities outside of their normal course of study during Winter Term. In this wrap-up gallery we look back at some of the group projects students performed.
![A student works in a lab surrounded by books and instruments.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2022/wtlab.yvonnegay.jpg?itok=Q2kQ1nTk)
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents “Il Matrimonio Segreto” March 24-27
March 4, 2022
Erich Burnett
Cimarosa’s “Secret Marriage” influenced generations of Italian comedies that followed.
![bride and groom viewed through a keyhole.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/il_matrimonio_news_center_graphic_for_newscenter.png?itok=FvujInxo)
Mathilda Edge Named to Oberlin Conservatory Voice Faculty
January 28, 2022
Erich Burnett
Soprano performer and educator arrives from the stage of Lyric Opera of Chicago.
![Mathilda Edge.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/mathilda_edge_by_keely_smith_lewis_for_web.jpg?itok=5cJp2Fw2)
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents World Premiere of "The Puppy Episode" Feb. 16-17
December 20, 2021
Erich Burnett
Based on groundbreaking episode of the 1990s sitcom Ellen, Oberlin production to partner with professional opera company in spring.
![collage of people, dogs, TV, and rainbow flag.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/puppy_episode_main_art.jpg?itok=N49gy_Ag)
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Handel's “Acis and Galatea” Nov. 11-14
October 28, 2021
Erich Burnett
Fully staged production marks return of full audiences to Hall Auditorium for first time since fall 2019.
![painting of Acis and Galatea.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/claude_lorrain_-_landscape_with_acis_and_galatea2.jpg?itok=0QMAKvCZ)
Emperor's New Rules
July 23, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin Opera Theater presents a surrealist work by Mollicone and a comedy by Menotti July 29-August 2.
![Two actors performing on a stage.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/emperor_norton1.jpg?itok=pBosbWHC)
From Preschool to Star Wars
June 17, 2021
Charlotte Maskelony '21
Versatile singer and educator Adriana Manfredi ’01 stretches the bounds of her music career.
![Adriana Manfredi.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/adriana_manfredi.jpg.jpg?itok=6CRZ5bgd)
Nkeiru Okoye '92 Earns Guggenheim Fellowship for Composition
May 19, 2021
Erich Burnett
Award supports completion of an opera that explores the experience of Black women.
![Nkeiru Okoye.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nkieruokoye.jpg?itok=EgApzBhm)
The Team for Your Dreams
May 4, 2021
Charlotte Maskelony '21
Conservatory Professional Development helps students find their path.
![career advisor working with a student in an office.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/con-pro-14.jpg?itok=oe9hvo8H)