News
Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series Welcomes Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor Nov. 12
November 3, 2017
By Erich Burnett
The 4 p.m. program will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the artist.
![image of Benjamin Grovesnor Benjamin Grovesnor](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ben_grosvenor_0.jpeg?itok=Yae5WbDc)
Oberlin-Como Piano Academy Enters Second Year
August 2, 2017
Erich Burnett
Oberlin Conservatory will begin its second full year as the U.S. home of the International Piano Academy Lake Como with a schedule of master artist residencies beginning this fall.
![Pianist performing on stage](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/allesandro_deljavan_by_dale_preston_83_0.jpg?itok=YNDki_hX)
Summer Talk with Piano Professor Peter Takács
June 14, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Learn his thoughts on recording, what he loves about Oberlin in summer, and more.
![Peter Takács.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/peter_takacs_by_tanya_rosen-jones.jpg?itok=q2R3Pq2O)
Stanislav Ioudenitch Joins Oberlin Conservatory Piano Faculty
March 23, 2017
Erich Burnett
Exemplary performer and teacher won gold at the Van Cliburn Competition, developed music programs at Park University.
![Portrait of Stanislav Ioudenitch](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ioudenitch_733.jpg?itok=5wTH4NNs)
Piano Master Richard Goode Performs, Holds Oberlin Residency in April
March 22, 2017
Erich Burnett
Artist Recital Series concert to feature works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin; conservatory residency to follow.
![Richard Goode](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/richard_goode_3_c_steve_riskind_copy.jpeg?itok=74VEzxwm)
Spring Performances Feature 2016-17 Concerto Competition Winners
December 13, 2016
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Oberlin Conservatory’s annual competition awards four featured soloist spots to outstanding students in their final year.
![2016-17 Concerto Competition Winners](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/concerto2crop.jpg?itok=8DvNd1Ve)
From Pianist to Analyst
September 21, 2016
Justine Goode
Rachael Shapiro ’16 made the leap from piano performance to corporate America, working as a private equity research analyst for Third Bridge, a Manhattan firm.
![Grand pianos in Warner Concert Hall](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs12659_p5250148r_0.jpg?itok=zKeWHeLx)
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.
![The Zukerman Trio](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ars-zukerman-trio-photo-2_copy_0.jpg?itok=3ohyupuI)
Ryota Yamazaki of Japan Captures 2016 Cooper Competition Title
July 22, 2016
Erich Burnett
17-year-old pianist shines in performance of Rachmaninoff at Concerto Finals July 22 in Cleveland, earns $20,000 first prize.
![A pianist performs before an audience. He is leaning back with eyes closed and fingers on the keys.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ryota_0.jpg?itok=RH0Rr7H4)
2016 Cooper Competition Concerto Finalists Revealed
July 20, 2016
Erich Burnett
Three remaining pianists will perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 22 at Severance Hall; winner earns $20,000 first prize.
![Cooper International Competition poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/2016_cooper_logo2_3.jpg?itok=bsWfHYcy)