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Artist Recital Series

Since its inception in 1878, Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series has presented more than 1,000 of the world’s most acclaimed and accomplished musicians, conductors, orchestras, chamber ensembles, and composers. This year’s series represents a continuing celebration of music that draws upon cultures and styles from around the world.

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Bonus Events

Join us for these free performances that feature guest artists in concert with Oberlin students and faculty.

Art of the Afghan Rubâb and Tabla

06
Oct
7:30 pm EDT
Finney Chapel
Acclaimed tabla artist Salar Nader and premier rubâb player Homayoun Sakhi perform the music of their Afghan homeland.

Concert Performance: Omar

06
Dec
7:30 pm EST
Finney Chapel
A special concert performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera written by Rhiannon Giddens ’00 and orchestrated by Michael Abels.

International Contemporary Ensemble

14
Mar
7:30 pm EDT
Warner Concert Hall
ICE artists will culminate a weeklong residency at Oberlin with a performance of their program, “Composing While Black, Volume I,” joined by Oberlin students and faculty.

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The Artist Recital Series at Oberlin is made possible through the generous support of patrons throughout northeast Ohio and beyond. Your contribution plays an integral role in bringing the world’s celebrated musicians to campus, sustains efforts that help make the concerts accessible to children and students, and includes invitations to artist receptions. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, call 440-775-8169.

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Next Upcoming Event

Anthony McGill and Emanuel Ax

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

7:30 pm EST

Finney Chapel

Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly multifaceted figures and principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic. Emanuel Ax has amassed eight Grammy Awards...

Future Events

Midori

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

7:30 pm EST

Finney Chapel

Visionary artist, global cultural ambassador, and dedicated music educator, Midori performs works by Che Buford (newly commissioned piece), Brahms, Poulenc and Ravel. Pianist Özgür Aydin...

Martha Redbone Roots Project

Sunday, April 6, 2025

7:30 pm EDT

Finney Chapel

One of the most vital voices in American Roots music, Martha Redbone has been lauded by John Pareles of the New York Times for holding "both the taut determination of mountain music and the bite...

Third Coast Percussion and Jessie Montgomery

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

7:30 pm EDT

Finney Chapel

Founded nearly twenty years ago, the Grammy-winning percussion quartet, Third Coast Percussion , has forged a unique path with virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the extraordinary depth...

Past Events

Takács Quartet with Julien Labro

Saturday, September 28, 2024

4:30 pm EDT

Finney Chapel

The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet returns to Oberlin joined by Julien Labro on bandoneon for a program that includes two works they commissioned by Bryce Dessner and Clarice Assad for this...

Seckou Keita

Saturday, December 7, 2024

7:30 pm EST

Finney Chapel

An exceptional and charismatic musician, Seckou Keita has arguably become one of the most influential and inspiring Kora players of his generation. Originally from Senegal, Seckou Keita is based in...