News Releases
Jason Goldberg '16 Leads Oberlin Co-Production of Dido and Aeneas
April 5, 2016
Julie Anna Gulenko
Based on an ancient Roman tragedy, April 15-17 production serves as the final project for Goldberg's major in opera directing.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents the Otherworldly Alcina March 9-13
March 2, 2016
Erich Burnett
The original Fantasy Island, Handel's masterpiece showcases soaring arias and seductive sorcery.
Marilyn Horne Returns for Voice Master Classes Feb. 19 & 21
February 17, 2016
Erich Burnett
Legendary opera singer celebrates 10 years as a distinguished professor of voice at Oberlin Conservatory.
Lucretia Opera Augmented by Related Programs November 11, 12
November 5, 2015
Faith Roberts
Subjects include Lucretia 's modern-day relevance and the often tragic role of women throughout the history of art and literature.
Mozart's La Finta Giardiniera Springs into Oberlin March 11-15
March 4, 2015
Erich Burnett
Written by the master at age 18, his comic drama is an exhilarating mash-up of forms and styles, featuring beautiful arias—and no shortage of stray hares.
Opera Legend Marilyn Horne Returns to Oberlin November 14, 16
November 12, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Annual residency includes private study with students and public master classes; visit is Horne's second to Oberlin in 2014.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Britten's Albert Herring March 12-16
March 4, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The composer's centennial anniversary is celebrated with four performances of his comic opera at Hall Auditorium.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel
October 17, 2013
Emily Peragine
A children's story not fit for children, Engelbert Humperdinck’s eerie, evocative fairy tale comes to life as never before for four days in November.
Lyric tenor Alek Shrader '07 in recital at Oberlin Conservatory March 1
February 14, 2013
Logan Buckley
The Washington Post calls Oberlin alumnus and Met Opera singer Alek Shrader "a gifted young tenor." He will present a recital at Oberlin Conservatory on March 1, at 7 p.m. in Warner Concert Hall. The concert is free and no tickets are required.
