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Finding the Joy with Seckou Keita
November 20, 2024
Stephanie Manning '23
Nicknamed the “Hendrix of the kora,” Seckou Keita is today’s most influential and inspiring performer on the instrument, and is considered a leader of the newest generation of African traditional musicians, fusing traditional forms and instruments with those of other cultures.
Thinking Outside the Box
September 14, 2024
Stephanie Manning '23
The award-winning Takács Quartet—now celebrating its 50th anniversary season—is joined by bandoneón-accordion virtuoso Julien Labro in concert on the Finney Chapel stage.
Oberlin’s 2024-25 Artist Recital Series Launches in September
July 24, 2024
Conservatory Communications
Six concerts plus three bonus events bring some of the world’s foremost musicians to campus.
Keeping Creation Collaborative with Silkroad
April 10, 2024
Stephanie Manning '23
Percussionist Haruka Fujii and friends elevate women composers and their cultural influences on the Silkroad Ensemble’s “Uplifted Voices” program, coming to Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series.
Artemis Visits Oberlin, Leads Master Classes and Panels
March 21, 2024
George Rogers
Jazz supergroup provides valuable lessons in music, artistry, and mentorship by engaging with students and community members through a presentation, Q&A, master class, and career talk.
Oberlin College & Conservatory Celebrates Black History Month
March 12, 2024
Communications Staff
Throughout February 2024 (and a little into March), Oberlin commemorated Black History Month around the theme Ode to Home.
Oberlin Artist Recital Series Presents Artemis
March 5, 2024
Jarrett Hoffman '14
2023 DownBeat Readers Poll “Jazz Group of the Year” to perform in Finney Chapel. During their two-day residency on campus they’ll also work with students.
Oberlin Presents Grammy-Winning Imani Winds in Concert
February 28, 2024
Stephanie Manning '23
When flutist Brandon Patrick George ’08 attended Imani Winds’ Artist Recital Series performance back in 2007, he never imagined that he would one day sit in the flute chair. “Being...
Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series Sets the Stage for a Gospel Experience
January 25, 2024
Stephanie Manning '23
“It's where the magic first happens, you know,” says the vocalist and director. “It’s that moment where you're starting a new piece and you're starting to hear...
Time Traveling with Jeremy Denk
November 13, 2023
Stephanie Manning '23
The pianist and Oberlin alum is touring the country with an era-spanning program featuring women composers. He returns to Finney Chapel for the Artist Recital Series on November 30.
