News
The Cleveland Orchestra Releases Album of Compositions by George Walker ’41
November 3, 2022
Joshua Reinier
On November 4, the orchestra releases a new album dedicated to the music of George Walker, Oberlin Conservatory class of 1941, and a trailblazing composer. Recorded between October 2020 and March 2022, the album spans 50 years of the composer’s impressive career. Its release falls shortly after the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Like Being a Kid Again (and Again)
April 25, 2022
Erich Burnett
Guggenheim Fellow Phyllis Chen ’99 finds creative joy in childhood instruments.
3 Oberlin Conservatory Alumni Win 2022 Guggenheim Fellowships
April 22, 2022
Erich Burnett
Annual awards support research or creative endeavors across a range of disciplines.
Oberlin Presents 'Music of Messiaen' mini-fest April 21-22
April 14, 2022
Erich Burnett
Events to include noon discussion and performance of two mammoth works by the composer.
Ho Ting (Kelvin) Tang Earns 2021 Takács Beethoven Piano Prize
December 13, 2021
Erich Burnett
Annual competition honors Oberlin’s longtime professor and the master who inspires his work.
Fridays at Finney Concert to Feature Conductor Robert Spano and Piano Soloist Peter Takács
December 9, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Program is a celebration of Beethoven’s 251st birthday.
Faculty Composer Jesse Jones Featured on New Oberlin Music Recording
December 2, 2021
Erich Burnett
"In Profile" includes performances by Oberlin students, faculty, and guests.
Oberlin-Como Piano Master Class Series Opens with Robert Spano '84
November 22, 2021
Erich Burnett
Nov. 30, Dec. 2 events to be followed by four additional artist-teacher visits, with virtual festival in summer.
Winners Named in Oberlin’s 2021 Senior Concerto Competition
November 18, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Four instrumentalists will perform with the Oberlin Orchestra in April and May 2022.
Oberlin Conservatory Launches Dolores '54 and Donald '57 White Prize
November 12, 2021
Erich Burnett
Initiative made possible by generosity of musician-educators Dolores ’54 and Donald White.
