News
Grammy-Winning Violinist James Ehnes Explores Works by Four Masters Oct. 14
September 27, 2018
Erich Burnett
This Artist Recital Series performance also features pianist Andrew Armstrong; James Ehnes to perform on Oberlin's Stradivarius instrument.
![man sitting in cushioned chair holding violin](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ehnes.jpg?itok=du2O9vSO)
Beauty Amid the Brutality
August 31, 2018
Erich Burnett
Cross-campus collaboration celebrates artistic master works and hidden gems made in the shadow of WWI.
![WWI combat promoting "Creative Arts & Music in the Shadow of War" event](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/wwi-image1.jpg?itok=f1j7pvuX)
Violinist William van der Sloot Joins Oberlin Conservatory String Faculty
August 24, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Revered player and teacher held in high regard for developing standout musicians.
![William van der Sloot](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/vanderslootimage.jpg?itok=65r-0ZeB)
Doing Concerts for Good
April 2, 2018
Conservatory Communications Staff
Conservatory musicians join forces with a LaunchU venture.
![Jenny Huang and Celina Kobetitsch presenting at a conference.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/jenny_huang_and_celina_kobetitsch_launchu.png?itok=KR16gVRE)
Concerto Competition Winners Take Center Stage in April, May
March 29, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Four instrumentalists to perform with Oberlin orchestras in Finney Chapel.
![2018 Oberlin Concerto Competition winners](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/concertowinners_all.jpg?itok=LXh53Jyb)
Get to Know Violin Professor Sibbi Bernhardsson
February 16, 2018
Conservatory Communications Staff
Former member of the Pacifica Quartet reflects on his Oberlin student years and more.
![Sibbi Bernhardsson.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/sibbibernhardsson2015_1_0.jpg?itok=FaRjl4f-)
The Great Screen Test
January 26, 2018
Communications Staff
Oberlin Conservatory musicians trade paper scores for iPad Pros.
![Student playing with iPad sheet music](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/tech-quartet-81_copy.jpg?itok=egz--VqW)
Violinist Tessa Lark to Perform Nov. 19 as Part of Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series
November 9, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Rising star will lead a free public master class with conservatory students November 18.
![Violinist Tessa Lark](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/violin_over_shoulder.jpg?itok=unrWfzn_)
Frank Talk About Injuries
June 28, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Violinist turned mindfulness practitioner Pamela Frank shares her strategies for healthy playing.
![Student violinist works with Pamela Frank.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/pam_frank_a.jpg?itok=I9qnKTYr)
When in Rome...Make Music
June 1, 2017
Cathy Partlow Strauss '84
A student-formed ensemble enjoys high-profile gigs and a quest for deeper understanding.
![Trio Ligatura at Kennedy Center](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/trio_ligatura_margot_schulman.jpg?itok=LVVbTkCg)