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.
Performing Arts Buildings Receive Makeover
November 2, 2017
Hillary Hempstead
Construction is under way on the Eric Baker Nord Performing Arts Annex and Hall Annex.
Rhiannon Giddens ’00 Named MacArthur Fellow for 2017
October 12, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Singer-instrumentalist and founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops celebrated for creating connections between music of the past and present.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents The Marriage of Figaro Nov. 1-5
October 11, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Jonathon Field calls The Marriage of Figaro “the world’s most perfect opera,” which explains why he has directed Mozart’s comedic classic more times than he can count. Oberlin Opera Theater will present the Italian opera in four performances beginning Wednesday, November 1.
Oh SNATS!
September 8, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Voice major Theodora Nestorova launches a campus group for singers.
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.
Opera Legend Marilyn Horne Returns to Oberlin in February
February 7, 2017
Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, public master classes with conservatory singers take place Feb. 17 and 19 in Finney Chapel.
Discovering New Sound Worlds with Katherine Lerner Lee ’19
January 18, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Third-year soprano prepares for two performances with the Contemporary Music Ensemble.
Joseph Mechavich '92 and Gene Scheer Work with Oberlin Singers
January 17, 2017
Erich Burnett
Words into Sound explores the repertoire of Scheer and Jake Heggie, culminates in first public performance in new Oberlin venue Jan. 27.
Oberlin's Annual Winter Term Opera Transforms Philip Glass' Liquid Days
January 17, 2017
Erich Burnett
Four performances on campus lead to Jan. 29 engagement at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.