News
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Opera Angel’s Bone Gets Exclusive Engagement at Oberlin
January 16, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Composed by Du Yun ’01, the harrowing theater piece shines a light on the horrors of human trafficking.
Former Double Bass Professor Lawrence Angell dies at 88
January 4, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Longtime member of The Cleveland Orchestra also played jazz, craved adventure.
More Than Words
December 12, 2017
Max Weiner ’18
Oberlin’s jazz voice program opens up new worlds for singers and instrumentalists alike.
Javanese Gamelan Course Makes Welcoming Space for Lorain County Youth
December 11, 2017
Amanda Nagy
Gamelan is not very well known to the general public. A class offered in the conservatory’s new community engagement division partnered with an after-school program in nearby Lorain to teach a new form of music to underserved kids.
Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Designates Major Gift to Oberlin
November 13, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Newly created Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble Fund will support exemplary conservatory musicians and service efforts.
Hollywood & Fine
November 10, 2017
by Eilish Spear '20
Violist Meredith Crawford ’09 forged a robust career in Los Angeles while completing two Oberlin degrees.
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.
Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series Welcomes Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor Nov. 12
November 3, 2017
By Erich Burnett
The 4 p.m. program will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the artist.
Double Degree Student Matt Bickett Explores Bach's Cantatas with Series of Performances
October 28, 2017
by Daniel Hathaway
Oberlin student Matt Bickett is putting Johann Sebastian Bach’s church cantatas into context with his Oberlin Cantata Project.
Famed Acoustician Albert Xu and Musical Artist Mimi Xu Explore Sound at Oberlin Nov. 2 and 3
October 26, 2017
By Erich Burnett
The art and science of sound rests at the heart of Albert Xu and daughter Mimi Xu, who have forged dynamic careers exploring very different avenues of the same phenomenon.