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Stephen Hartke World Premiere Highlights Oct. 28 Sinfonietta Concert
October 26, 2016
Erich Burnett
Willow Run, which features saxophonist Noah Getz ’97, also to be performed Nov. 5 at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Acclaimed Conductor Robert Spano '84 to Perform, Lead Q&A in Oberlin
October 24, 2016
Erich Burnett
His piano sonata, written over several years during breaks from the Atlanta Symphony, celebrates the four classical elements.
One Farce, One Satire...All Silly: Two Comic Operas Land in Oberlin
October 19, 2016
Julie Anna Gulenko
Donizetti's Viva la Mamma and Poulenc's Les Mamelles de Tirésias come to life November 2-6.
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.
Oberlin Music Release Celebrates Composer Alberto Ginastera
October 10, 2016
Erich Burnett
Conceived by harpist Yolanda Kondonassis, One Hundred features Oberlin Orchestra and guest musicians Gil Shaham, Orli Shaham, and Jason Vieaux.
Oberlin Chamber Orchestra Teams Up with Terence Blanchard Oct. 13
October 6, 2016
Erich Burnett
Presented in partnership with Tri-C Performing Arts, free performance features Blanchard’s Grammy-winning piece A Tale of God’s Will.
A Conservatory Program Emerges in the Space Between Classical and Jazz
September 30, 2016
Erich Burnett
Oberlin’s Performance & Improvisation challenges students to explore and expand their artistic voice though collaboration and global rhythms.
Oberlin Opens Selch Center for the Study of American Culture
September 29, 2016
Erich Burnett
Oct. 5 inauguration fulfills mission of the conservatory’s Selch Collection of American Music History.
Zukerman Trio, Led by Violinist Pinchas Zukerman, Performs Sep. 30
September 20, 2016
Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, program will feature trios by Schubert and Shostakovich, plus selections from Glière.
TIMARA's Peter Swendsen Discusses Premiere with Jennifer Torrence '09
September 18, 2016
Julie Gulenko '15
Inspired by Shakespeare's Tempest, What Noises Remain emphasizes percussion and field recordings from around the world.