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Oberlin Music Releases Works by Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon
November 16, 2018
Erich Burnett
Songtree features performances by prominent Oberlin alumni and the Contemporary Music Ensemble.
![Songtree: Music of Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/oc_18-03_songtree_front_cover2_copy_3.jpg?itok=cSm9ek0Y)
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)
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer George Walker ’41 dies at 96
September 14, 2018
Erich Burnett
Groundbreaking career in performance, composition, and teaching included many firsts among black musicians.
![George Walker](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/george-walker-image_copy.jpg?itok=ULi6Zk7V)
Cleveland Orchestra Opens 2018-19 Artist Recital Series Sept. 21
September 13, 2018
Erich Burnett
Program to feature Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and piano soloist Alexandre Tharaud.
![view of cleveland orchestra string section on Finney Chapel stage](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs79545_cleveland_orchestra-5.jpg?itok=0Uw5UarG)
Oberlin Celebrates the Life of Piano Professor Frances Walker September 16
September 5, 2018
Erich Burnett
Memorial service to include performances by alumni plus tributes from loved ones.
![portrait of Frances Walker with the text "Frances Walker Celebration of Life"](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/walker-banner.jpg?itok=onT_YzcN)
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)
Tony Siqi Yun of Toronto Wins the 2018 Cooper Competition for Piano
July 20, 2018
Erich Burnett
Performance of Tchaikovsky with The Cleveland Orchestra secures top honors and $20K.
![student musician playing the piano](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/obl_cooper_2018_103.jpg?itok=RbIE9rmo)
Three Pianists Advance to the Cooper Competition's Final Round
July 18, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Each will perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 20 at Severance Hall, with a $20K first prize on the line.
![Three boys in formal attire](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dsc_3746.jpg?itok=2kFl-D5O)
6 Pianists Advance to the Recital Finals of the 2018 Cooper Competition
July 17, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Three performers will earn the right to perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 20 at Severance Hall.
![The Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition, Piano 2018, July 14-20](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cooper_2018_logo_2.png?itok=Ci-pO0Wd)
10 Participants Remain as the 2018 Cooper Competition Reaches the Concerto Round
July 16, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Six pianists will advance to Recital Finals July 18 at Oberlin.
![The Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition, Piano 2018, July 14-20](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cooper_2018_logo_1.png?itok=HxT75FYm)