News
Violinist Sibbi Bernhardsson ’95 Joins Oberlin String Faculty
March 23, 2017
Erich Burnett
Conservatory alumnus has enjoyed a celebrated performance career with the Grammy-winning Pacifica Quartet.
![Sibbi Bernhardsson](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/sibbibernhardsson2015_1.jpg?itok=iQv2fjIC)
New Club-Like Venue Unites Campus and Community
March 22, 2017
Erich Burnett
Located in the Hotel at Oberlin, the Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space encourages entrepreneurial efforts.
![The William and Helen Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/birenbaum_01_edit-1.jpg?itok=PDj2Xeie)
Oberlin Hosts Ethnomusicologists' Midwest Conference March 24-26
March 22, 2017
Erich Burnett
Public events focus on a variety of topics, involve Oberlin faculty past and present and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
![professor Jennifer Fraser](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/img_6272.jpg?itok=v4lMBUE_)
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.
![Richard Goode](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/richard_goode_3_c_steve_riskind_copy.jpeg?itok=74VEzxwm)
“The Music is There but the Awareness is Not”
March 6, 2017
Michael Esber
Ethnomusicologist Fredara Hadley shares her love of black music, women in jazz, and students finding their voice.
![Visiting Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology Fredara Hadley](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/fredara_hadley_by_brandi_pettijohn.jpg?itok=XnuZPihi)
Dreams Come True at Oberlin Opera Theater’s Cendrillon Mar. 8-12
February 24, 2017
Julie Anna Gulenko
Faithful adaptation of the Cinderella tale delivers a dose of magic for audiences of all ages.
![illustration of an elegant carriage](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/screen_shot_2017-02-23_at_2.14.33_pm.png?itok=yJMSFKJr)
TIMARA Honors Longtime Engineer with Concerts and More Mar. 2-4
February 24, 2017
Erich Burnett
An integral member of the department since 1978, John Talbert will retire after spring semester.
![John Talbert inspects wires in an electronic component](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/img_3092.jpg?itok=sYiyRJP2)
Oberlin's TIMARA Studios Release New Music the Old Way
February 22, 2017
Erich Burnett
Electroacoustic Music at Oberlin LP features works by faculty and students past and present.
![TIMARA: Electroacoustic music at Oberlin](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/timara_album_cover_copy.jpg?itok=qh9u4rQm)
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.
![Orchestra musicians with stringed and wind instruments](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/1617-tafelmusik-baroque-orchestra-bysianrichards.jpeg_copy.jpeg?itok=zH7_BiNz)
Up Close with Senior Concerto Winner Christa Cole ’17
February 10, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Violinist's February 25 performance with the Oberlin Orchestra concludes a year of concerto preparation.
![Christa Cole with orchestra.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/christa_cole2.png?itok=k-LGTd9B)