News
Opera Legend Marilyn Horne Leads Master Classes at Oberlin April 20, 22
April 11, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne returns to Oberlin to work with voice students and lead several master classes.
Bass-Baritone Gerald Finley Performs Songs of Germany and Russia April 17
April 5, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, program pairs the famed Canadian singer with fellow countryman-pianist Michael McMahon.
Pianist Ursula Oppens to Perform with Contemporary Music Ensemble April 6
April 4, 2018
Mike Telin
Program includes Jonathan Harvey's Bird Concerto, a rare dalliance with electronic sounds for Oppens.
Traveling Exhibit Examines Oberlin’s Social Justice Legacy in World War II
February 2, 2018
Tyler Sloan '17
Oberlin’s history of embodying leadership and empathy in times of political and social turmoil makes the title of the upcoming traveling exhibit, Courage and Compassion, especially fitting.
Punch Brothers to Play Finney Chapel September 28
August 29, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Punch Brothers, the virtuosic bluegrass ensemble fronted by mandolin player Chris Thile and including Oberlin alum Chris Eldridge ’04 on guitar, will open the 2017-18 Artist Recital Series on September 28.
Jennifer Koh ’97, Vijay Iyer to Hold April Residency
April 3, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Visit to include talks, master classes, and an exclusive workshop performance of a new Iyer work.
Piano Master Richard Goode Performs, Holds Oberlin Residency in April
March 22, 2017
Erich Burnett
Artist Recital Series concert to feature works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin; conservatory residency to follow.
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Takes Bach to the Future Feb. 28
February 22, 2017
Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, multimedia performance celebrates the composer's genius through music and images.
Eighth Blackbird Named Musical America's 2017 Ensemble of the Year
October 18, 2016
Erich Burnett
Founded at Oberlin in 1996, Chicago-based sextet is widely acclaimed for its innovative programming.
Student Compositions to Be Premiered by Formalist Quartet in February
January 23, 2015
Conservatory Communications Staff
Winter Term workshop includes collaboration with visiting artists.
