News
Two Share Top Prize at the 2023 Cooper International Piano Competition
August 5, 2023
Shelly Rasmussen
For the first time in the history of the Cooper International Competition for piano, the top prize was awarded to two participants.
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Three Pianists selected for the Cooper Competition’s Final Round
August 2, 2023
Shelly Rasmussen
The masterful performances that have graced Warner Concert Hall for the past three days culminated Wednesday evening with the selection of three pianists that have been chosen to move on to the...
![Cooper Competition Judges, Participants and Thomas and Evon Cooper on Warner Concert Hall stage](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/img_7169.jpeg?itok=r0rThYGP)
2023 Cooper International Piano Competition Field Narrowed to Seven Pianists
August 1, 2023
Shelly Rasmussen
After two days of nineteen semifinal performances, the jury has selected seven pianists to move on to the Concerto Round on Wednesday, August 2.
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2023 Cooper International Competition for Piano Opens
July 30, 2023
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Nineteen young pianists from around the world have arrived in Oberlin and have drawn for their order of performance. They will take the stage July 31 through August 4 for the twelfth annual Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition. Each of them are vying for a share of $40,000—including a $20,000 first prize—and a solo appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra.
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Refreshed Oberlin Artist Recital Series Returns This September
July 14, 2023
Communications Staff
Oberlin's 2023-24 series continues the legacy of presenting celebrated musical artists with six concerts that will shine a spotlight on the contributions of women musicians and composers.
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Universal Languages
July 13, 2023
Brittany Moseley
Kenji Anderson came to Oberlin to study English and piano—and left with a deepened love of Japan.
![Kenji Anderson.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kenji_anderson_22.jpg?itok=MwBgcvYZ)
Oberlin Offers MFA in Piano Technology
July 11, 2023
Communications Staff
Two-year graduate program prepares students for careers that blend artistry and technology, with no prior musical training necessary.
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Full Immersion
June 15, 2023
Tessa Sternal ’25
Dewi Beer’s love of teaching and language converge in a Taiwanese fellowship.
![Dewi Beer '22.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dewi_beer_22_courtesy_of_dewi_beer.png?itok=N15afMrs)
Michael Frazier Promoted to Assistant Professor of Composition at Oberlin Conservatory
June 8, 2023
Joshua Reinier
Frazier has a strong passion for forward-thinking music-making and creativity that embraces cultural identity.
![Michael Frazier](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/frazier.png?itok=R6i5JXny)
Steven Kemper Named Professor of TIMARA
June 2, 2023
Joshua Reinier
Ongoing work revolves around musical robotics, instrument design, human-computer interaction, and musical expression.
![Steven Kemper Steven Kemper portrait - man with short brown hair and glasses wearing a light blue shirt](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kemper-shot.png?itok=NqJRsXSx)