News
Illuminating the Intangible
December 6, 2023
Annie Zaleski
In late August, the Allen Memorial Art Museum opened a new exhibition in the Northwest Ambulatory space. Picturing the Intangible: Oberlin Looks at Dawoud Bey’s Night Coming Tenderly, Black...
Time Traveling with Jeremy Denk
November 13, 2023
Stephanie Manning '23
The pianist and Oberlin alum is touring the country with an era-spanning program featuring women composers. He returns to Finney Chapel for the Artist Recital Series on November 30.
Sounds of Change
November 10, 2023
Erich Burnett
Associate Dean Chris Jenkins wrote the book on conservatory reform.
Award-winning Stage Director Stephanie Havey Talks Opera
November 3, 2023
Abbi Getty
In this Q&A with Havey, she shares her throughts about the framing of this production of Albert Herring as well as women in leadership roles in the opera world.
The Making of a World Premiere: Paul Desenne’s Double Flute Concerto Has its Day in Oberlin
November 1, 2023
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
After a 10-year-long route to its debut, Still’s championship of this piece will be realized in a November 1 performance with conductor Raphael Jiménez leading the Oberlin Orchestra, and with her student Dylan Masariego as co-soloist.
Remembering Robert Dodson, 11th Dean of Oberlin Conservatory
October 27, 2023
Conservatory Communications
Educator, performer, and administrator helmed numerous major music schools.
Oberlin Opera Theater presents Benjamin Britten’s “Albert Herring” November 2-5
October 23, 2023
Abbi Getty
The Oberlin Opera Theater is back this fall with another social commentary comedy about finding your place in the world. The acclaimed chamber opera will be presented in four performances in Oberlin College’s Hall Auditorium.
Remembering Stephen Rubin
October 23, 2023
Daniel Hathaway
A successful publisher of a stream of best-selling books, Rubin was also deeply committed to the preservation and advancement of classical music journalism and was a supporter of several programs at Oberlin Conservatory.
Homecoming and Reunion 2023: The Weekend in Pictures
October 16, 2023
Communications Staff
Obie alums spanning generations returned for Homecoming and Reunion at the tail end of September. The gorgeous autumn weekend provided a fitting backdrop for festive celebrations all over campus:...
Oberlin Conservatory Launches New Competition for High School Classical Vocalists
October 11, 2023
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
A new competition at Oberlin Conservatory, named the Richard Miller Classical Voice Competition for High School Students, has been established to encourage and support high school students in pursuit of a career in classical vocal music.
