News
Oberlin-Como Piano Master Class Series Opens with Robert Spano '84
November 22, 2021
Erich Burnett
Nov. 30, Dec. 2 events to be followed by four additional artist-teacher visits, with virtual festival in summer.
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.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Handel's “Acis and Galatea” Nov. 11-14
October 28, 2021
Erich Burnett
Fully staged production marks return of full audiences to Hall Auditorium for first time since fall 2019.
Oberlin Conservatory Collaborates on “Resonate” Commissioning Project
October 14, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Seven-way partnership engages seven composers to create works that explore the African diaspora, with all works to be performed in Oberlin and Detroit.
Bridge to History
October 13, 2021
Erich Burnett
Celebration of Oberlin’s Bridge Memorial Organ begins with Oct. 16 recital; continues Oct. 30-31.
Oberlin Ensembles Present “Fridays at Finney” Throughout 2021-22
October 13, 2021
Erich Burnett
Weekly performances continue shift toward more wide-ranging, inclusive repertoire.
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.
Oberlin Music Label Releases "The Oberlin Concertos," Featuring Pianist Xak Bjerken
September 15, 2021
Erich Burnett
Recording showcases faculty composers and the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble.