News
Opera Singer Kathryn Leemhuis ’05 Reflects on Her Oberlin Advantage
June 4, 2018
Conservatory Communications Staff
Accomplished mezzo-soprano serves as guest faculty at Summer Vocal Academy, performs June 15.
Zola Barnes ’19 Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship
May 16, 2018
Amanda Nagy
The yearlong fellowship supports community service-minded students.
Opera Legend Marilyn Horne Leads Master Classes at Oberlin April 20, 22
April 11, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne returns to Oberlin to work with voice students and lead several master classes.
Bass-Baritone Gerald Finley Performs Songs of Germany and Russia April 17
April 5, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, program pairs the famed Canadian singer with fellow countryman-pianist Michael McMahon.
Howard Hatton, Longtime Professor of Singing, Dies at 100
February 28, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Baritone sang Mozart’s Requiem in response to 1970 Kent State shootings.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Britten’s Ghostly Turn of the Screw for 4 Performances March 7-11
February 22, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Adaptation of the Henry James novella retains the original’s atmospheric frights; tickets and opera brunch packages are available now.
Conservatory Alumni and Faculty Featured in soundSCAPE Festival Tour
February 12, 2018
Conservatory Communications Staff
February 18 concert in Oberlin includes soprano Tony Arnold ’90, pianist Thomas Rosenkranz ’99, and the U.S. premiere of faculty composer Jesse Jones’ After the End.
Inventive Vocal Octet Roomful of Teeth Performs Feb. 16 at Oberlin
February 9, 2018
Erich Burnett
Artist Recital Series event includes first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Oberlin College Choir.
Performing Arts Buildings Receive Makeover
November 2, 2017
Hillary Hempstead
Construction is under way on the Eric Baker Nord Performing Arts Annex and Hall Annex.
Sing a New Song. And an Old One. And Repeat.
October 26, 2017
Erich Burnett
Associate Professor of Singing Timothy LeFebvre never strays far from the stage. Seven years into his life at the conservatory, he remains one of the most versatile and active faculty performers.
