News
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.
Cooper International Competition Celebrates 10 Years in July
June 7, 2019
Erich Burnett
Two dozen violinists vie for share of $40K in cash prizes.
In the Studio with Viola Professor Kirsten Docter
April 15, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
The coordinator of ChamberFest! shares her love of small ensembles.
Oberlin Alumni Honored with Awards at 61st Grammys
February 11, 2019
Cathy Strauss
Numerous alumni across classical, jazz, and folk genres named winners at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony.
Britain’s Doric String Quartet to Play Finney Chapel Feb. 22
January 28, 2019
Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, the performance features gems by Haydn, Britten, and Mendelssohn.
Second Fiddle of the First Order
October 11, 2018
Erich Burnett
James Ehnes already plays a Stradivarius violin. This time he will play Oberlin’s.
Grammy-Winning Violinist James Ehnes Explores Works by Four Masters Oct. 14
September 27, 2018
Erich Burnett
This Artist Recital Series performance also features pianist Andrew Armstrong; James Ehnes to perform on Oberlin's Stradivarius instrument.
Beauty Amid the Brutality
August 31, 2018
Erich Burnett
Cross-campus collaboration celebrates artistic master works and hidden gems made in the shadow of WWI.