Once a semester, first and second year classical brass students of Oberlin Conservatory put on a performance, showcasing their most recent efforts. Conducted by the trombone professor John Gruber, this semester’s Brass Ensemble concert will take place on Friday, April 25 at 7:30pm in Warner Concert Hall. The majority of the program is made up… Continue reading Luca Ivagnes in the Oberlin Brass Ensemble!
Max Lang’s Final Collaboration With Professor Kendra Colton
Oberlin’s Kendra Colton, Associate Professor of Voice, will be retiring at the end of this semester, after one final concert with her chamber voice class on Friday, May 9th at 6pm in Stull Recital Hall. Included on the program will be the world premiere of third-year Max Lang’s They Shut Me Up in Prose for… Continue reading Max Lang’s Final Collaboration With Professor Kendra Colton
Recording Review: The Border by Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson is arguably one of the most highly acclaimed creative minds of all time. He is known not only for his timeless country music recordings but also for the influence he has had on talented musicians of all different backgrounds ranging from trumpet virtuoso, Wynton Marsalis, to hip hop legend, Snoop Dogg. Equally as… Continue reading Recording Review: The Border by Willie Nelson
Recording Review: Replacing The Iconic OFF Soundtrack
Belgian graphic artist and game developer Martin Georis, known online as Mortis Ghost, recently unveiled plans for a remaster of his 2009 RPG OFF. The indie classic gained a large following in the years since its first fan-made English translation in 2011, inspiring many popular video games today. When the composer of the original soundtrack,… Continue reading Recording Review: Replacing The Iconic OFF Soundtrack
Recording Review: From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D.
On March 18, Saba issued the fourth studio album in his increasingly impressive discography. The release is the Chicago rapper’s first collaboration with No ID and is aptly entitled From The Private Collection of Saba and No ID. The producer’s previous creative partnerships, such as Jay-Z, Jhene Aiko, and Vince Staples, combine with Saba’s independence… Continue reading Recording Review: From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D.
Preview – Warren & Flick and The Allard Brothers
With dozens of musical events happening every week at Oberlin, deciding which ones to attend can often be a daunting task. While the Conservatory is known for its highly esteemed Classical, Jazz, and TIMARA departments, these areas of study certainly do not represent the full range of musical offerings available in and around Oberlin. The… Continue reading Preview – Warren & Flick and The Allard Brothers
Concert Preview: An Interview on MAHLER Symphony No. 1
Sophia-Louise DeLong, author of program notes for Oberlin's performance of Mahler Symphony No. 1. Photo by Asher Kaye Friday, April 11 at 7:30 pm marks a coveted event in the Oberlin Conservatory calendar — the long-awaited performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 by the Oberlin Orchestra. The excitement is palpable among Conservatory students, who are… Continue reading Concert Preview: An Interview on MAHLER Symphony No. 1
Recording Review: Girl’s Always Right by Penelope Scott
Penelope Scott, singer-songwriter and producer, reigned supreme on Tik Tok alt subcultures back in the earlier part of the decade. Her blunt but emotionally layered political commentary, 8-bit inspired production, and breathy vocal delivery either baffled or enthralled listeners. Those who fit the former camp unleashed online hell, calling Scott’s music childish, unlistenable — and… Continue reading Recording Review: Girl’s Always Right by Penelope Scott
Live Becomes Living with Yuka Honda
Last month, I attended all five events for WOBC’s 75th anniversary band-a-thon fundraiser for El Centro and Obies for Undocumented Inclusion. The experience of seeing twenty-one live performances in under forty-eight hours alone was exhilarating, if not slightly overstimulating. However, this made the more atmospheric and immersive acts stand out more, and no concert was… Continue reading Live Becomes Living with Yuka Honda
Recital Review: Sophie Griffith-Oh (French Horn)
The energy was infectious in Oberlin Conservatory’s Warner Concert Hall on Saturday night, March 15th — as was the dancing. Sophie Griffith-Oh’s senior French horn recital offered a unique experience, with a program that showed off her mastery of the instrument while also transcending the expectations of a traditional recital. The structure of the program… Continue reading Recital Review: Sophie Griffith-Oh (French Horn)
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