News
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites Mar. 13-17
March 1, 2019
Erich Burnett
Based on a true story, production showcases nearly 90 conservatory singers and instrumentalists.
![Oberlin Opera Theater presents Dialogues of the Carmelites](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dialogues_of_the_carmelites-for_web.jpg?itok=OBr7WMwm)
Opera Superstar Joyce DiDonato Gets Playful Feb. 27 at Oberlin
February 13, 2019
Erich Burnett
“Songplay” explores original arrangements of music spanning from Italian art song to the American Songbook.
![operatic mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/jo_0804hq_credit-chris_singer_copy.jpg?itok=_Yz1R7Tb)
Oberlin Alumni Honored with Awards at 61st Grammys
February 11, 2019
Cathy Strauss
Numerous alumni across classical, jazz, and folk genres named winners at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony.
![2018 Oberlin Grammy Award winners](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/grammy_grid-news_center.jpg?itok=zGjszqAI)
Katherine Jolly Joins Oberlin Conservatory Voice Faculty
January 31, 2019
Erich Burnett
Distinguished singer emphasizes overall wellness, relishes classroom teaching in addition to private lessons.
![voice professor Katherine Jolly](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/katherine_jolly_courtesy_jacobs_school_of_music_story.jpg?itok=gjhu890Z)
Britain’s Doric String Quartet to Play Finney Chapel Feb. 22
January 28, 2019
Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, the performance features gems by Haydn, Britten, and Mendelssohn.
![Members of the Doric String Quartet](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/doric_quartet_by_george_garnier_for_web.jpg?itok=ROHgsZCn)
Oberlin Opera Theater Explores the Elusive American Dream in "Proving Up"
January 15, 2019
Erich Burnett
Five performances of Missy Mazzoli’s unsettling chamber opera begin January 31.
![promotional art for Proving Up opera](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/proving_up_web_art.jpg?itok=Tk10opA7)
A Singer Gets Philosophical
January 14, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Double-degree mezzo-soprano Perri di Christina '16 looks back on her Oberlin years and ahead to a special reunion.
![Perri di Christina.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/perri_di_christina.png?itok=9afbJRg8)
Tenor Nicholas Music '18 Returns to the Oberlin Spotlight
January 14, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Graduate student to sing solo role in New York City tour performance of Stavinsky's Les Noce s.
![Nicholas Music.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nicholas_music.png?itok=zATwl_ON)
Senior Sendoff—New York City Edition
January 11, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Baritone Kyle Miller '19 concludes his Oberlin career with a Stravinsky solo at Carnegie Hall.
![Kyle Miller.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kyle_miller.png?itok=9NxbmWvG)
Contemporary Music Ensemble Collaborates with Jazz Master Henry Threadgill
January 10, 2019
Erich Burnett
World-premiere performance launches Cleveland Museum of Art’s new composers series Jan. 11; open rehearsal at Oberlin set for Jan. 10.
![Henry Threadgill](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/theadgill_pic_pulitzer.jpg?itok=5FFOaQIx)