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Oberlin Trio Welcomes Cellist Dmitry Kouzov with Virtual Recital
January 15, 2021
Erich Burnett
January 22 performance features works by Haydn, Schumann, and conservatory alum George Walker ’41.
World Events Inspire Conservatory Programming
October 27, 2020
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
October 30 faculty recital to feature works by William Grant Still.
Winter Term: Recording the Stravinsky Violin Concerto with Piano
September 10, 2020
Yvonne Gay
Fourth-year violin major Peiwen Su took on the ambitious project to learn and record the entire Stravinsky Violin Concerto in D major. The project was both challenging and inspirational—and demonstrated to Su what is possible in this new reality.
Verona Quartet to Hold 2020-21 Oberlin Residency
July 17, 2020
Erich Burnett
Winner of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, rising ensemble will mentor college musicians through lessons, chamber music, and more.
2019-20 Concerto Competition Winners to Return for Fall Performances
April 9, 2020
Erich Burnett
Scheduled spring appearances canceled amid Oberlin’s transition to remote learning.
Campus Honors Beethoven in Singularly Oberlin Fashion
February 14, 2020
Erich Burnett
Ambitious, year-long schedule of performances showcases student and faculty performers.
Resounding Runout
February 12, 2020
Erich Burnett
First-year students complete a winter term tour, bridging cultures along the way.
Francesca dePasquale Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Violin Faculty
January 13, 2020
Erich Burnett
Heralded soloist and chamber musician to begin in fall 2020.
New Year Begins with End of Life Festival Sep. 7 and 8
August 27, 2019
Erich Burnett
Exploration of mortality and late-career works across the creative spectrum draws upon resources throughout campus.
Eric Charles Chen Wins 2019 Cooper Competition for Violin
July 26, 2019
Erich Burnett
Performance of Prokofiev with The Cleveland Orchestra nets $20,000 top prize.
