News
Five Faculty Earn Excellence in Teaching Honors
Communications Staff
Annual awards celebrate distinguished and sustained leadership across the college and conservatory.
The Dark Side of Orpheus
Stephanie Manning '23
Oberlin Opera Theater’s latest production gives a complex, contemporary take on the familiar story of the Greek hero in Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo.
Semester Ends with a Packed Performance Calendar
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Oberlin Conservatory’s student and faculty performers have been filling most concert venues throughout the campus over the last week. During these final five bustling days before students head into reading period and then exams, this explosion of activity feels something akin to the thrilling finale of a fireworks display on New Year's Eve. So, join in—even from a distance. All of these concerts are free and open to the public, and all but one of them can be streamed live at concert time at oberlin.edu/livestream.
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Makes Rare U.S. Visit Nov. 22 at Oberlin
Erich Burnett
British period ensemble flouts orchestra conventions, embraces the road for two stateside performances.
Robert Willoughby, Legendary Flute Professor and Performer, Dies at 96
By Erich Burnett
Master of modern and historical flute devoted 37 years to teaching at Oberlin, leaving a long list of distinguished former students.
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Takes Bach to the Future Feb. 28
Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, multimedia performance celebrates the composer's genius through music and images.
Four Days in Portugal
Christine Jay ’17
Oberlin flute students join their mentor at an international music conference.
Harpsichordist Mark Edwards Named to Historical Performance Faculty
Erich Burnett
Standout performer hailed for his virtuosity and intellectual approach.
A Long-Forgotten Instrument Takes Center Stage at Oberlin
By Erich Burnett
September 13 faculty recital marks the debut of a newly acquired 19th-century fortepiano.