News
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.

The Chopin Whisperer
November 9, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin professor Dang Thai Son conquered one of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions. Now his students are doing the same.

Sound and Sport Converge in Season-Opening Festival October 9-10
September 29, 2021
Erich Burnett
“Music, Sports, and the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece” draws upon resources from across Oberlin’s campus.

Peter Takács’ Complete Beethoven Sonatas Reissued on Cambria Label
July 14, 2021
Erich Burnett
Initially released in 2011, acclaimed 11-disc set includes insightful essay by the longtime Oberlin piano professor.

Oberlin-Como Piano Festival Begins July 13
June 22, 2021
Stephanie Manning '23
Online format presents unique opportunity to spotlight master teacher interviews.

Home Township Hero
June 21, 2021
Cathleen Partlow Strauss '84
Tshepiso Ledwaba ’20 brought the talent to become a world-class piano tech. Oberlin gave him the training.

Janet Wu ’21 Earns Oberlin’s Nexial Prize for 2021
May 25, 2021
Erich Burnett
Double-degree pianist to pursue medicine at Stanford University.

Andrea McAlister Named Yamaha Master Educator
March 23, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin keyboard pedagogy professor among select group chosen in program’s inaugural year.

Alumni Connections Series Welcomes Victoria Theodore ’89 and Peter Flint ’92
February 15, 2021
Erich Burnett
Feb. 19 program unites Oberlin students with graduates forging successful music careers.
