Campus News

A Violin Maker’s Paradise

August 3, 2013

Communications Staff

Under a bright lamp, a man works on unfinished wood in the shape of a violin body — Photo credit: Zach Christy

For nearly 30 summers, ever since noted restorer Vahakn Nigogosian organized a restoration workshop in Oberlin in 1986, the Violin Society of America has run workshops on campus. Extraordinary laboratories for the world’s most talented violin and bow makers, the Oberlin workshops have been likened by some to a “violin maker’s paradise,” says workshop director Chris Germain. Learn more about the Oberlin-VSA connection by watching the video.

Two Share Top Prize at the 2023 Cooper International Piano Competition

August 5, 2023

For the first time in the history of the Cooper International Competition for piano, the top prize was awarded to two participants.

Young man with glasses and dark hair and young woman with dark hair holding certificates

Three Pianists selected for the Cooper Competition’s Final Round

August 2, 2023

The masterful performances that have graced Warner Concert Hall for the past three days culminated Wednesday evening with the selection of three pianists that have been chosen to move on to the...