News
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Opera Angel’s Bone Gets Exclusive Engagement at Oberlin
January 16, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Composed by Du Yun ’01, the harrowing theater piece shines a light on the horrors of human trafficking.
Hollywood & Fine
November 10, 2017
by Eilish Spear '20
Violist Meredith Crawford ’09 forged a robust career in Los Angeles while completing two Oberlin degrees.
Rhiannon Giddens ’00 Named MacArthur Fellow for 2017
October 12, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Singer-instrumentalist and founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops celebrated for creating connections between music of the past and present.
Professor of Conducting Robert Spano Leads Fall Convocation Series
September 6, 2017
Communications Staff
Robert Spano '84 will talk about the "State of the Art" in a discussion moderated by Conservatory Dean Andrea Kalyn.
Punch Brothers to Play Finney Chapel September 28
August 29, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Punch Brothers, the virtuosic bluegrass ensemble fronted by mandolin player Chris Thile and including Oberlin alum Chris Eldridge ’04 on guitar, will open the 2017-18 Artist Recital Series on September 28.
Cello Professor Darrett Adkins Releases Myth & Tradition
August 18, 2017
By Erich Burnett
On his new release for Oberlin Music, Myth & Tradition , Oberlin Associate Professor of Cello Darrett Adkins ’91 teams up with the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble for the world-premiere recording of a commissioned work, Su Lian Tan’s “Legends of Kintamani.”
Ace of Clubs
July 27, 2017
Samantha Spaccasi ’17
A circuitous route through Oberlin led directly to a dream job for Gabe Pollack ’11, who today manages a popular jazz club in the Cleveland area.
Jennifer Koh ’97, Vijay Iyer to Hold April Residency
April 3, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Visit to include talks, master classes, and an exclusive workshop performance of a new Iyer work.
Joseph Mechavich '92 and Gene Scheer Work with Oberlin Singers
January 17, 2017
Erich Burnett
Words into Sound explores the repertoire of Scheer and Jake Heggie, culminates in first public performance in new Oberlin venue Jan. 27.
Eighth Blackbird Named Musical America's 2017 Ensemble of the Year
October 18, 2016
Erich Burnett
Founded at Oberlin in 1996, Chicago-based sextet is widely acclaimed for its innovative programming.