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Provocateur and Unifier: Linda May Han Oh Brings Jazz to Oberlin
Zach Terrillion ’24
The Grammy-winning bassist and composer brings her quintet to Finney Chapel, exploring connection, resilience, and the power of improvisation to unite audiences.
George Lewis Visits Oberlin as Part of International Contemporary Ensemble Residency
Stephanie Manning ’23
The ensemble’s artistic director will lead a guest lecture and panel discussion, and the Oberlin Sinfonietta will present a concert of music by and for him.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents “Later the Same Evening and Bastianello”
Kailey Pritchard ’26
Oberlin Opera Theater’s spring production features two one-act operas with music by John Musto and librettos by Mark Campbell.
Yasuhito Sugiyama Joins Oberlin Conservatory Faculty as Visiting Assistant Professor of Tuba
Office of Communications
The principal tuba player at the Cleveland Orchestra is a globally renowned performer and dedicated educator
Creating Their Own Canon: The American Brass Quintet at Oberlin College
Zach Terrillion ’24
Les Misérables on Broadway. Yo-Yo Ma. The Sala Sao Paulo. Metallica. What do these musical names all have in common? They are the professional connections you can find among the members of the American Brass Quintet, set to perform in Oberlin on Friday, February 20.
The Enduring Relevance of “Spring Awakening”
Stephanie Manning ’23
Oberlin Music Theater stages the Tony Award–winning musical at Beck Center for the Arts from February 12 to March 1.
"The Great Comet" Starts Something New
Stephanie Manning ’23
Oberlin Music Theater's inaugural production is a story of beginnings, which is a fitting theme for the first main stage performance of the Conservatory's newest program.
Danish String Quartet Finds the Human Connection
Stephanie Manning ’23
Ahead of the group’s Oberlin debut on November 21, violinist Frederik Øland talks exploring the U.S., teaching the next generation, and nerding out on late Beethoven.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents “L’Amant Anonyme,” a Witty and Heartfelt Two-sided Love Triangle.
Kailey Pritchard
Guest Director Fenlon Lamb offers a vibrant vision of this classical opera—which tells the story of a two-sided love triangle—in Oberlin Opera Theater’s fall production.
A Little Bit of Everything with VOCES8
by Stephanie Manning ’23
The octet, know for their eclectic repertoire, are heading into their third decade with a personnel change and a continued commitment to connection through music, including a workshop and Artist Recital Series appearance on campus this month.