News
Oberlin Opera Theater’s Retro Revue Honors the Legendary Leonard Bernstein
October 8, 2018
Erich Burnett
Four performances showcase Trouble in Tahiti plus tunes from his Broadway musical masterpieces.

Opera Singer Kathryn Leemhuis ’05 Reflects on Her Oberlin Advantage
June 4, 2018
Conservatory Communications Staff
Accomplished mezzo-soprano serves as guest faculty at Summer Vocal Academy, performs June 15.

Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Britten’s Ghostly Turn of the Screw for 4 Performances March 7-11
February 22, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Adaptation of the Henry James novella retains the original’s atmospheric frights; tickets and opera brunch packages are available now.

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.
