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Artist Recital Series Welcomes St. Lawrence String Quartet Nov. 11
Erich Burnett
Lauded for its “rock ’n’ roll energy,” ensemble will perform quartets by Haydn, Beethoven, and Adams.
Rubin Institute Continues Support of Young Music Critics
Erich Burnett
Biennial event, founded at Oberlin in 2012, leads to career-development opportunities for fellows past and present.
Stephen Hartke World Premiere Highlights Oct. 28 Sinfonietta Concert
Erich Burnett
Willow Run, which features saxophonist Noah Getz ’97, also to be performed Nov. 5 at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Acclaimed Conductor Robert Spano '84 to Perform, Lead Q&A in Oberlin
Erich Burnett
His piano sonata, written over several years during breaks from the Atlanta Symphony, celebrates the four classical elements.
One Farce, One Satire...All Silly: Two Comic Operas Land in Oberlin
Julie Anna Gulenko
Donizetti's Viva la Mamma and Poulenc's Les Mamelles de Tirésias come to life November 2-6.
Eighth Blackbird Named Musical America's 2017 Ensemble of the Year
Erich Burnett
Founded at Oberlin in 1996, Chicago-based sextet is widely acclaimed for its innovative programming.
Oberlin Music Release Celebrates Composer Alberto Ginastera
Erich Burnett
Conceived by harpist Yolanda Kondonassis, One Hundred features Oberlin Orchestra and guest musicians Gil Shaham, Orli Shaham, and Jason Vieaux.
Oberlin Chamber Orchestra Teams Up with Terence Blanchard Oct. 13
Erich Burnett
Presented in partnership with Tri-C Performing Arts, free performance features Blanchard’s Grammy-winning piece A Tale of God’s Will.
A Conservatory Program Emerges in the Space Between Classical and Jazz
Erich Burnett
Oberlin’s Performance & Improvisation challenges students to explore and expand their artistic voice though collaboration and global rhythms.
Oberlin Opens Selch Center for the Study of American Culture
Erich Burnett
Oct. 5 inauguration fulfills mission of the conservatory’s Selch Collection of American Music History.