All School of Music and Dance Events

Wheelchair-accessible seatings and assisted listening devices are available in Beall Concert Hall. If you have special seating needs, call 541-346-3811 at least 24 hours prior to the concert to make arrangements. Photography, videography, and recording of UO concerts and events without prior permission is prohibited. UO students majoring in dance or music please review  SOMD Student Ticket Policies.  Tickets may be purchased online or by phone through the UO Ticket Office, 541-346-4363. 

April 2025

Apr 1
Fool's Day: A Collective Tarot Horn Recital 7:00 p.m.

Visiting Assistant Professor of horn Leander Star present's "Fool's Day" - part solo horn concert, part lecture about the history and meaning of the tarot, and...
Fool's Day: A Collective Tarot Horn Recital
April 1
7:00 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Visiting Assistant Professor of horn Leander Star present's "Fool's Day" - part solo horn concert, part lecture about the history and meaning of the tarot, and part ritualized communal tarot reading. Featuring works for solo horn by Gilson Santos, Nate Kessler, Sofia Coman, Trygve Madsen, Charlie Aveon, Alice Gomez, Daniel Grabois, Rian Edwards, Shanyse Strickland, Tommi Hyytinen, and Leander Star.

Apr 4
Paul Jacobs, organ 7:30 p.m.

Grammy-winning organist and perennially sold-out performer at Oregon Bach Festival, Paul Jacobs helps celebrate the 100th anniversary of Beall Concert Hall with an unforgettable...
Paul Jacobs, organ
April 4
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Grammy-winning organist and perennially sold-out performer at Oregon Bach Festival, Paul Jacobs helps celebrate the 100th anniversary of Beall Concert Hall with an unforgettable performance on the Jürgen Ahrend organ.

Music from Mendelssohn, Franck, Ives, Stanley, Brahms, and Bach!

The John Duncan Hamilton Organ and Harpsichord Visiting Artist Fund brings esteemed visiting artists to the UO campus to present an annual recital on the organ or harpsichord.  Guest artists also interact with the UO and Eugene communities through presentations, lectures, or master classes.

Note: Not included in the CMB 2024-25 Season Subscription

Apr 5
Beall 100th Anniversary Open House Celebration 2:00 p.m.

Join us in the celebration of Beall Concert Hall's centennial! Come and go as you please for this FREE revue show from School of Music and Dance students and...
Beall 100th Anniversary Open House Celebration
April 5
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Join us in the celebration of Beall Concert Hall's centennial! Come and go as you please for this FREE revue show from School of Music and Dance students and facuty.

2-3pm Chilean Guitar Adungu and Harp Organ Music Viola Choir Dance + Flute Collaboration

3-4pm Sequana String Quartet Cendrillon Opera Preview Piano Jazz

4-4:30pm UO Chamber Choir

Apr 6
Pre-concert Talk: Soovin Kim, violin 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Concert Details

Pre-concert Talk: Soovin Kim, violin
April 6
2:00 p.m.
Frohnmayer Music Building 163

Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Concert Details

Apr 6
Soovin Kim, violin: Bach’s Tremendous Technique & Style 3:00 p.m.

Celebrated violinist Soovin Kim presents J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 3 in E Major, Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, and Partita No. 2 in D Minor. Presented in collaboration with Chamber...
Soovin Kim, violin: Bach’s Tremendous Technique & Style
April 6
3:00 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Celebrated violinist Soovin Kim presents J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 3 in E Major, Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, and Partita No. 2 in D Minor. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.

Apr 8
World Music Series: "Singing Bamboo" South Indian Classical Flute 7:30 p.m.

The trio will be led by Shantala Subramyanam, from Chennai, the heartland of carnatic music. Its renowned for its emphasis on improvisation of beautiful ragas followed by...
World Music Series: "Singing Bamboo" South Indian Classical Flute
April 8
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

The trio will be led by Shantala Subramyanam, from Chennai, the heartland of carnatic music. Its renowned for its emphasis on improvisation of beautiful ragas followed by compositions with spiritual, philosophical and nature themes. The compositions are followed by spontaneous exchanges of highly evolved rhythmic improvisations. The concert will take you through flights of ecstasy, meditative passages and excitement with flute, vocals, violin , mridangam and konnakol.

Apr 12
Joyce Chen, harpsichord 3:00 p.m.

More information coming soon.

UO students with ID FREE

Joyce Chen, harpsichord
April 12
3:00 p.m.
Berwick Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

Apr 15
Oregon Composers Forum 7:30 p.m.

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Oregon Composers Forum
April 15
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

More information coming soon. 

Apr 17
All Four Pianos: Oregon Soundscapes with Piano Faculty 7:30 p.m.

More information coming soon. 

All Four Pianos: Oregon Soundscapes with Piano Faculty
April 17
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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Apr 18
Student Dance Collective 7:30 p.m.

Experience the energy and artistry of the Student Dance Collective, the School of Music and Dance’s pre-professional dance company. This exciting home concert showcases a...
Student Dance Collective
April 18
7:30 p.m.
Dougherty Dance Theatre

Experience the energy and artistry of the Student Dance Collective, the School of Music and Dance’s pre-professional dance company. This exciting home concert showcases a dynamic collection of works, featuring original choreography by our talented student artists, two stunning faculty pieces, and three captivating works by guest artists. Before we take these performances beyond the stage and into the community, this concert offers an exclusive first look at the creativity and innovation thriving in our program. Don’t miss the chance to witness the next generation of dance artists in action!

Apr 19
Oregon Clarinet Symposium 8:00 a.m.

This year's annual Clarinet Symposium includes recitals, concerts, master classes, lectures, and a clarinet orchestra concert. This year's featured artist is Seunghee...
Oregon Clarinet Symposium
April 19
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

This year's annual Clarinet Symposium includes recitals, concerts, master classes, lectures, and a clarinet orchestra concert. This year's featured artist is Seunghee Lee.

Featured Ensembles: Lawrie Bloom, Solo Bass Clarinet Emeritus, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Oregon Clarinet Ensemble Cascadia Clarinet Quartet Platypus Clarinet Orchestra

Apr 19
Student Dance Collective 7:30 p.m.

Experience the energy and artistry of the Student Dance Collective, the School of Music and Dance’s pre-professional dance company. This exciting home concert showcases a...
Student Dance Collective
April 19
7:30 p.m.
Dougherty Dance Theatre

Experience the energy and artistry of the Student Dance Collective, the School of Music and Dance’s pre-professional dance company. This exciting home concert showcases a dynamic collection of works, featuring original choreography by our talented student artists, two stunning faculty pieces, and three captivating works by guest artists. Before we take these performances beyond the stage and into the community, this concert offers an exclusive first look at the creativity and innovation thriving in our program. Don’t miss the chance to witness the next generation of dance artists in action!

Apr 22
Guest Artist Series: Ian Jones, piano 3:00 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

Guest Artist Series: Ian Jones, piano
April 22
3:00 p.m.
Berwick Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

Apr 22
UO Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

UO Symphony Orchestra
April 22
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

Apr 23
Oregon Wind Ensemble 7:30 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

Oregon Wind Ensemble
April 23
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

Apr 24
Oregon Wind Symphony 7:30 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

Oregon Wind Symphony
April 24
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

Apr 30
Trombone/Tuba Concert 7:00 p.m.

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Trombone/Tuba Concert
April 30
7:00 p.m.
Berwick Hall

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May 2025

May 1
International Tuba Day Recital 7:30 p.m.

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International Tuba Day Recital
May 1
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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May 2
UO Opera: Cendrillon 7:00 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

UO Opera: Cendrillon
May 2
7:00 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

May 4
UO Opera: Cendrillon 3:00 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

UO Opera: Cendrillon
May 4
3:00 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

May 6
Cappella Artemisia visits UO Musicking Ensemble 6:00 p.m.

Cappella Artemisia visits UO Musicking Ensemble.

Cappella Artemisia visits UO Musicking Ensemble
May 6
6:00–7:50 p.m.
Berwick Hall Tykeson Rehearsal Space

Cappella Artemisia visits UO Musicking Ensemble.

May 7
Lecture-Concert: “Brahms and Mühlfeld: The Clarinet Connection” 1:30 p.m.

This lecture performance will highlight the relationship between the clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld and composer Johannes Brahms. What was so alluring about Richard...
Lecture-Concert: “Brahms and Mühlfeld: The Clarinet Connection”
May 7
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Berwick Hall Tykeson Rehearsal Space

This lecture performance will highlight the relationship between the clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld and composer Johannes Brahms. What was so alluring about Richard Mühlfeld’s playing that made Brahms come out of self-proclaimed retirement, which led him to compose 4 masterworks for 19th century clarinet repertoire, which also eventually became Brahms' own swansong? Brahms' Clarinet Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1 will be performed by David Kwek, clarinet and Wayne Wang, piano.

May 7
Lecture-Concert: “A Catalyst for Creation: Assaggi for Solo Violin” 7:30 p.m.

The Assaggi for solo violin by the Swedish violinist and composer Johan Helmich Roman (1694–1758) are a curious collection of works: wondrously diverse, stylistically...
Lecture-Concert: “A Catalyst for Creation: Assaggi for Solo Violin”
May 7
7:30 p.m.
Berwick Hall Tykeson Rehearsal Space

The Assaggi for solo violin by the Swedish violinist and composer Johan Helmich Roman (1694–1758) are a curious collection of works: wondrously diverse, stylistically forward-looking for the 1730s, and yet they project an aura of being somewhat incomplete, almost as if they serve as a placeholder, a memory of larger, grander compositions. This project employs the Assaggi as a catalyst for creating possible sonic landscapes of this time. Performance by Andrew Wong, baroque violin, and Anders Muskens, harpsichord.

May 8
Cappella Artemisia Visits the Graduate Renaissance Music History Survey 8:30 a.m.

Cappella Artemisia visits the Graduate Renaissance Music History...
Cappella Artemisia Visits the Graduate Renaissance Music History Survey
May 8
8:30–9:50 a.m.
Berwick Hall Tykeson Rehearsal Space

Cappella Artemisia visits the Graduate Renaissance Music History Survey.

May 8
Cappella Artemisia Visits the Choral Literature Class 10:00 a.m.

Cappella Artemisia visits the Choral Literature class.

Cappella Artemisia Visits the Choral Literature Class
May 8
10:00–11:20 a.m.
Berwick Hall Tykeson Rehearsal Space

Cappella Artemisia visits the Choral Literature class.

May 8
Voice Area Masterclass with Cappella Artemisia 1:30 p.m.

Voice area masterclass with Cappella Artemisia.

Voice Area Masterclass with Cappella Artemisia
May 8
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Voice area masterclass with Cappella Artemisia.

May 9
Musicking Panel: Unveiling Women’s Repertoires and Performance Practices 10:00 a.m.

“Concerto delle sorelle: New light on musical activities at the Roman Convent of S. Lucia in Selci” (John K. Cox, Visiting Professor of Music at Lewis & Clark...
Musicking Panel: Unveiling Women’s Repertoires and Performance Practices
May 9
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) Papé Reception Hall

Concerto delle sorelle: New light on musical activities at the Roman Convent of S. Lucia in Selci” (John K. Cox, Visiting Professor of Music at Lewis & Clark College).

The Virgin Mary’s Essence in New Spanish Song, or a Collaborative 21st-Century Edition” (Cesar D. Favila, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Musicology, University of California, Los Angeles).

May 9
Concert - Forgotten Song: Music of Early Modern Women noon

Featuring School of Music and Dance students.

Concert - Forgotten Song: Music of Early Modern Women
May 9
noon
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) Central Courtyard

Featuring School of Music and Dance students.

May 9
Keynote Address: “Musicking and Collaboration in Early Modern Italian Convents” 3:15 p.m.

Candace Smith, Artistic Director of Cappella Artemisia. Reception to...
Keynote Address: “Musicking and Collaboration in Early Modern Italian Convents”
May 9
3:15–4:30 p.m.
Berwick Hall Tykeson Rehearsal Space

Candace Smith, Artistic Director of Cappella Artemisia.

Reception to follow.

May 9
UO Big Bands Spring Concert 7:00 p.m.

More information coming soon.

UO students with ID FREE

UO Big Bands Spring Concert
May 9
7:00 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

May 9
Concert - Musicking Collaborations Medieval to Modern 7:30 p.m.

Featuring the UO Musicking Ensemble.

Concert - Musicking Collaborations Medieval to Modern
May 9
7:30 p.m.
Berwick Hall Tykeson Rehearsal Space

Featuring the UO Musicking Ensemble.

May 10
Piano UO Festival

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Piano UO Festival
May 10
Frohnmayer Music Building

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May 11
Pre-concert Talk: Cappella Artemisia presents Call for the Wailing Women: Laments and Lamentations in Italian Convents 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience. Concert...
Pre-concert Talk: Cappella Artemisia presents Call for the Wailing Women: Laments and Lamentations in Italian Convents
May 11
2:00 p.m.
Frohnmayer Music Building 163

Join us for a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Concert Details

May 11
Cappella Artemisia presents Call for the Wailing Women: Laments and Lamentations in Italian Convents 3:00 p.m.

The all-female vocal and instrumental ensemble presents laments and lamentations from 16th- and 17th-century Italy as they might have been heard in that most exclusively female...
Cappella Artemisia presents Call for the Wailing Women: Laments and Lamentations in Italian Convents
May 11
3:00 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

The all-female vocal and instrumental ensemble presents laments and lamentations from 16th- and 17th-century Italy as they might have been heard in that most exclusively female environment: the convent. Presented in collaboration with Oregon Bach Festival Musicking Conference.

May 21
Campus Band Concert 7:30 p.m.

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Campus Band Concert
May 21
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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May 23
Faculty Artist Series: Brian Hsu and Sunmi Chang, keyboard 7:30 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

Faculty Artist Series: Brian Hsu and Sunmi Chang, keyboard
May 23
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

May 27
Saxophone Studio Recital 7:30 p.m.

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Saxophone Studio Recital
May 27
7:30 p.m.
Aasen-Hull Hall

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May 28
Murdock International Piano Series Concert 7:30 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

Murdock International Piano Series Concert
May 28
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

May 29
Murdock International Piano Series Masterclass noon

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Murdock International Piano Series Masterclass
May 29
noon
Beall Concert Hall

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May 29
Dance Student Spotlight 7:30 p.m.

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Dance Student Spotlight
May 29
7:30 p.m.
Dougherty Dance Theatre

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May 29
Oregon Percussion Ensemble 7:30 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

Oregon Percussion Ensemble
May 29
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

May 30
Dance Student Spotlight 7:30 p.m.

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Dance Student Spotlight
May 30
7:30 p.m.
Dougherty Dance Theatre

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May 30
UO Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m.

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UO Students w/ID Free 

UO Symphony Orchestra
May 30
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO Students w/ID Free 

May 31
Future Music Oregon 7:00 p.m.

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Future Music Oregon
May 31
7:00 p.m.
Frohnmayer Music Building 163

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May 31
Dance Student Spotlight 7:30 p.m.

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Dance Student Spotlight
May 31
7:30 p.m.
Dougherty Dance Theatre

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June 2025

Jun 1
Dance Student Spotlight 2:00 p.m.

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Dance Student Spotlight
June 1
2:00 p.m.
Dougherty Dance Theatre

More information coming soon.

Jun 3
Oregon Composers Forum 7:30 p.m.

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Oregon Composers Forum
June 3
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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Jun 4
Campus Orchestra and Repertoire Singers 7:30 p.m.

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UO students with ID FREE

Campus Orchestra and Repertoire Singers
June 4
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

Jun 5
Duck Jam 7:30 p.m.

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Duck Jam
June 5
7:30 p.m.
Dougherty Dance Theatre

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Jun 5
Oregon Wind Symphony featuring T-Bones 7:30 p.m.

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UO Students w/ID Free 

Oregon Wind Symphony featuring T-Bones
June 5
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO Students w/ID Free 

Jun 5
Hip Hop & Pop Ensemble Concert 8:00 p.m.

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Hip Hop & Pop Ensemble Concert
June 5
8:00 p.m.
Aasen-Hull Hall

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Jun 6
Jazz Wet Ink Concert 7:30 p.m.

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Jazz Wet Ink Concert
June 6
7:30 p.m.
Aasen-Hull Hall

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Jun 7
University Singers and UO Chamber Choir with Alumni 7:30 p.m.

More information coming soon.

UO students with ID FREE

University Singers and UO Chamber Choir with Alumni
June 7
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

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UO students with ID FREE

Jun 8
Oregon Composers Forum 7:30 p.m.

More information coming soon.

Oregon Composers Forum
June 8
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

More information coming soon.

Jun 16
2025 School of Music and Dance Commencement Ceremony 1:00 p.m.

Join the School of Music and Dance for our 2025 Commencement ceremony on Monday, June 16th at 1:00 pm in Beall Hall. For more information please visit the School of Music and...
2025 School of Music and Dance Commencement Ceremony
June 16
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Join the School of Music and Dance for our 2025 Commencement ceremony on Monday, June 16th at 1:00 pm in Beall Hall. For more information please visit the School of Music and Dance commencement website.

Jun 23
On the House: The Laramie Project (2002 Film) 6:30 p.m.

Before the 2025 festival begins! Based on the paradigm-shifting play of the same name, the award-winning film explores the impact of an anti-gay hate crime and murder in a...
On the House: The Laramie Project (2002 Film)
June 23
6:30 p.m.
Richard E. Wildish Community Theater

Before the 2025 festival begins! Based on the paradigm-shifting play of the same name, the award-winning film explores the impact of an anti-gay hate crime and murder in a small Wyoming town. Witnessing the power of compassion and love to overcome bigotry. Learn the story and join the conversation before the June 28 performance of Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard. Stay after the film for a panel discussion.

Jun 27
Beethoven’s First “Akademie” 7:30 p.m.

On April 2, 1800, Beethoven self-produced a benefit “Akademie” concert in Vienna showcasing his talent as both composer and pianist. The program featured his Symphony...
Beethoven’s First “Akademie”
June 27
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

On April 2, 1800, Beethoven self-produced a benefit “Akademie” concert in Vienna showcasing his talent as both composer and pianist. The program featured his Symphony No. 1 and marked his entry into Vienna’s elite music scene. The evening included works from Beethoven’s predecessors, Mozart, Haydn, and Bach. OBF artistic partner, Jos van Veldhoven, conducts the OBF classical Orchestra and Bewick Academy, side-by-side, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the OBF Berwick Academy for Historically Informed Performance.

W.A. Mozart    Adagio – Allegro from Symphony No. 39  J.S. Bach    Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 534  Beethoven    Prelude in F Minor  Haydn        “Auf starkem Fittiche schwinget sich der Adler stolz” from The Creation Beethoven    Adagio – Allegro con brio from Septet  Haydn        “Holde Gatten, dir zur Seite” from The Creation  Beethoven    Romance No. 2  Beethoven    Symphony No. 1   Berwick Academy Orchestra  OBF Classical Orchestra  Rowan Pierce, soprano  Peter Harvey, bass  Augusta McKay Lodge, violin  Jonathan Oddie, fortepiano  Jos van Veldhoven, conductor

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.  

Jun 28
OBF Family: Mother Goose Suite 11:00 a.m.

Experience the magical storybook world of the Mother Goose Suite as we celebrate Ravel’s 150th birthday! Join the fun as audiences, #instaballet, and members of the OBF...
OBF Family: Mother Goose Suite
June 28
11:00 a.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Soreng Theater

Experience the magical storybook world of the Mother Goose Suite as we celebrate Ravel’s 150th birthday! Join the fun as audiences, #instaballet, and members of the OBF Modern Orchestra work together to create an enchanting journey through the iconic tales of Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb, Empress of the Pagodas, Beauty and the Beast, and The Fairy Garden. The event begins at 10:00am with a flurry of exciting lobby activities, followed by the concert. Fun for all ages!

Ravel        Mother Goose Suite Ravel        Bolero

OBF Modern Orchestra #instaballet Deanna Tham, conductor

Jun 28
Community Sing with Craig Hella Johnson 2:30 p.m.

Among today’s most popular choral musicians, the composer/conductor prepares a choir of community members to participate in “All of Us” – a critical vocal...
Community Sing with Craig Hella Johnson
June 28
2:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Silva Concert Hall

Among today’s most popular choral musicians, the composer/conductor prepares a choir of community members to participate in “All of Us” – a critical vocal role during the June 28 performance of Considering Matthew Shepard. Registration and administrative fee required. More information coming soon.

Jun 28
Let’s Talk! Considering Matthew Shepard 6:30 p.m.

Conductor, composer, and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Let’s Talk! Considering Matthew Shepard
June 28
6:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Silva Concert Hall

Conductor, composer, and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Jun 28
Considering Matthew Shepard 7:30 p.m.

On October 6, 1998, University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, beaten, and left to die, in what became an infamous act of brutality, and one of America’s...
Considering Matthew Shepard
June 28
7:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Silva Concert Hall

On October 6, 1998, University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, beaten, and left to die, in what became an infamous act of brutality, and one of America’s most notorious anti-gay hate crimes. Shepard’s murder served as a catalyst for legislation that expanded the definition of a hate crime to include sexual orientation. The Grammy-nominated oratorio, composed and conducted by OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson, is an evocative and compassionate musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard.

OBF Chorus OBF Modern Orchestra Camilla Tassi, projection designer Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.  

Jun 29
Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 1 2:30 p.m.

Bach’s set of six instrumental works composed between 1718 and 1721 showcase his exceptional skill in blending diverse musical textures and styles. Each concerto features...
Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 1
June 29
2:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Bach’s set of six instrumental works composed between 1718 and 1721 showcase his exceptional skill in blending diverse musical textures and styles. Each concerto features unique instrumentation, highlights various solo instruments, and epitomizes the Baroque era’s grandeur and innovation. Volume 1 of the OBF 2025 season includes Concertos 1, 2, and 6, as well as a contemporary concerto from Pulitzer and Grammy winner, Caroline Shaw. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.

J.S. Bach    Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 J.S. Bach    Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 C. Shaw    Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings J.S. Bach    Brandenburg Concerto No. 2

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Jun 29
Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 2 6:30 p.m.

Bach’s set of six instrumental works composed between 1718 and 1721 showcase his exceptional skill in blending diverse musical textures and styles. Each concerto features...
Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 2
June 29
6:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Bach’s set of six instrumental works composed between 1718 and 1721 showcase his exceptional skill in blending diverse musical textures and styles. Each concerto features unique instrumentation, highlights various solo instruments, and epitomizes the Baroque era’s grandeur and innovation. Volume 2 of the OBF 2025 season includes Concertos 3, 4, and 5, as well as a contemporary twist on the iconic concertos from “outright sensation,” (Los Angeles Times) Gabriella Smith. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.

J.S. Bach    Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 J.S Bach    Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 G. Smith    Brandenburg Interstices J.S. Bach    Brandenburg Concerto No. 4

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change. 

Jun 30
Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: “Bach Talk” with Jos van Veldhoven 10:00 a.m.

A renowned Bach practitioner and scholar, OBF artistic partner Jos van Veldhoven presents an educational, entertaining, and enlightening look into the life and works of the...
Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: “Bach Talk” with Jos van Veldhoven
June 30
10:00 a.m.
Aasen-Hull Hall

A renowned Bach practitioner and scholar, OBF artistic partner Jos van Veldhoven presents an educational, entertaining, and enlightening look into the life and works of the one-and-only Johann Sebastian Bach.

Jun 30
Venerated Voices 7:30 p.m.

Five internationally renowned vocal soloists join forces for arias, duets, and ensemble pieces. Enjoy an intimate performance of Bach, the Romantics, quintessential operas, and...
Venerated Voices
June 30
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Five internationally renowned vocal soloists join forces for arias, duets, and ensemble pieces. Enjoy an intimate performance of Bach, the Romantics, quintessential operas, and more.

Rowan Pierce, soprano Clara Osowski, mezzo-soprano Ulrike Malotta, alto Thomas Hobbs, tenor Peter Harvey, bass Jonathan Oddie, keyboard

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

July 2025

Jul 1
Community Conversation: Wine with Shunske Sato 5:00 p.m.

Join the virtuoso violinist for a glass of wine and an informal chat about his artistic vision and career in music. The event is free to attend, but alcoholic and non-alcoholic...
Community Conversation: Wine with Shunske Sato
July 1
5:00 p.m.
Oregon Wine L.A.B.

Join the virtuoso violinist for a glass of wine and an informal chat about his artistic vision and career in music. The event is free to attend, but alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from Oregon Wine L.A.B.

Jul 1
Liederabend with Fleur Barron and Gloria Chien 7:30 p.m.

Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano, Fleur Barron, and Chamber Music Northwest co-artistic director, Gloria Chien, return to OBF for an evening of song and solo piano. Join the...
Liederabend with Fleur Barron and Gloria Chien
July 1
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano, Fleur Barron, and Chamber Music Northwest co-artistic director, Gloria Chien, return to OBF for an evening of song and solo piano. Join the powerhouse performers for music from Trenet, Montsalvatge, Mahler, and Robert Schumann, as well as a Bach-inspired Prelude and Fugue from Clara Schumann. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.

C. Schumann     Prelude and Fugue No. 2 R. Schumann     Selected Lieder Mahler             Rückert Lieder Montsalvatge    Cinco Canciones Negras Trenet              Three Songs

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Jul 2
Palestrina in the Park 6:30 p.m.

An outdoor, sunset concert to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the “Prince of Music,” whose works defined the golden age of...
Palestrina in the Park
July 2
6:30 p.m.
Mount Pisgah Arboretum White Oak Pavilion

An outdoor, sunset concert to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the “Prince of Music,” whose works defined the golden age of Renaissance polyphony. The evening also features a transformative reimagining of J.S. Bach’s Chaconne and a world premiere new work by award-winning west coast composer, Derrick Skye. Interwoven throughout the program are readings inspired by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the 17th-century Mexican poet and nun. Conducted by OBF artistic partner, Craig Hella Johnson.

OBF Chorus Shunske Sato, violin Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Jul 3
Bach: Mass in B Minor (Eugene) 7:30 p.m.

Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a...
Bach: Mass in B Minor (Eugene)
July 3
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity.

OBF Ripieno Ensemble OBF Baroque Orchestra Rowan Pierce, soprano I Clara Osowski, soprano II Ulrike Malotta, alto Thomas Hobbs, tenor Peter Harvey, bass Jos van Veldhoven, conductor

This concert will also be performed at Mount Angel Abbey on July 5 and Kaul Auditorium in Portland on Sunday, July 6. Tickets for Mount Angel are available through Hult Center and tickets for Kaul Auditorium are available through that venue.

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Jul 5
Bach: Mass in B Minor (Mount Angel Abbey) 2:30 p.m.

Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a...
Bach: Mass in B Minor (Mount Angel Abbey)
July 5
2:30 p.m.
Mount Angel Abbey

Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity.

OBF Ripieno Ensemble OBF Baroque Orchestra Rowan Pierce, soprano I Clara Osowski, soprano II Ulrike Malotta, alto Thomas Hobbs, tenor Peter Harvey, bass Jos van Veldhoven, conductor

This concert will also be performed in Eugene on July 3 and Kaul Auditorium in Portland on Sunday, July 6. Tickets for Eugene are available through Hult Center and tickets for Kaul Auditorium are available through that venue.

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Jul 5
Discovery: The Leipzig Popular Music Scene 7:30 p.m.

Bach virtuoso and “musical force” (South Florida Classical Review), Shunske Sato, leads the Berwick Academy Orchestra through the iconic OBF Discovery Series. The...
Discovery: The Leipzig Popular Music Scene
July 5
7:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Soreng Theater

Bach virtuoso and “musical force” (South Florida Classical Review), Shunske Sato, leads the Berwick Academy Orchestra through the iconic OBF Discovery Series. The program includes secular works performed during the social gatherings of church and academic musicians in the early 1700s. Sato explores concertos by Bach and Fasch, as well as pieces from Telemann and Heinichen.

Fasch          Allegro from Violin Concerto in D Major  Telemann    Excerpts from Divertimento in E-flat Major  J.S. Bach      Violin Concerto No. 1 Heinichen    Excerpts from Overture-Suite Telemann     Excerpts from Overture-Suite in D Major

Berwick Academy Orchestra Shunske Sato, conductor

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change. 

Jul 6
Let’s Talk! Fauré: Requiem 1:30 p.m.

Conductor Stephanie Childress and composer Oswald Huỳnh offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Let’s Talk! Fauré: Requiem
July 6
1:30 p.m.
Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163

Conductor Stephanie Childress and composer Oswald Huỳnh offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Jul 6
Fauré: Requiem 2:30 p.m.

Gabriel Fauré's Requiem is one of the 19th century’s most beloved choral masterpieces. Unlike traditional requiems, it emphasizes peace and solace over fear and...
Fauré: Requiem
July 6
2:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Gabriel Fauré's Requiem is one of the 19th century’s most beloved choral masterpieces. Unlike traditional requiems, it emphasizes peace and solace over fear and judgment. The concert opens with the second annual installment of the OBF “New Transcriptions” Project, featuring composer Oswald Huỳnh, and a signature performance of Luciano Berio’s Folk Songs by “charismatic star” (The Boston Globe) mezzo-soprano, Fleur Barron.

J.S. Bach/Huỳnh    New Bach Transcription Berio            Folk Songs Fauré            Requiem   OBF Chorus OBF Modern Orchestra Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano Celena Shafer, soprano Elliot Madore, baritone Stephanie Childress, conductor

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.  

Jul 7
Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: "The Weather Report” with Rollo Dilworth 10:00 a.m.

Explore Claudia Rankine’s poem, “Weather” with composer Rollo Dilworth, as he explains the tonal, rhythmic, stylistic, and expressive elements he employed to...
Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: "The Weather Report” with Rollo Dilworth
July 7
10:00 a.m.
Aasen-Hull Hall

Explore Claudia Rankine’s poem, “Weather” with composer Rollo Dilworth, as he explains the tonal, rhythmic, stylistic, and expressive elements he employed to amplify the important and timely message to the world through music. Gain insight into the work before it is performed at OBF by Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy on July 8.

Jul 7
On the House: Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy Soloists 2:30 p.m.

A showcase from some of the best high school choral singers in the nation.

On the House: Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy Soloists
July 7
2:30 p.m.
Berwick Hall

A showcase from some of the best high school choral singers in the nation.

Jul 7
Bach: The Art of Fugue with Paul Jacobs 7:30 p.m.

Grammy winner and perennial OBF favorite, Paul Jacobs, returns with one of Bach’s final and most enigmatic works. The unfinished collection of fugues and canons is a love...
Bach: The Art of Fugue with Paul Jacobs
July 7
7:30 p.m.
Central Lutheran Church

Grammy winner and perennial OBF favorite, Paul Jacobs, returns with one of Bach’s final and most enigmatic works. The unfinished collection of fugues and canons is a love letter to counterpoint and all those who adore it.

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Jul 8
Let’s Talk! Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy 6:30 p.m.

Conductor Anton Armstrong offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Let’s Talk! Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy
July 8
6:30 p.m.
Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163

Conductor Anton Armstrong offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Jul 8
Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy 7:30 p.m.

For more than 25 years, Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy has been a flagship educational and training program for the nation’s most talented high school choral...
Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy
July 8
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

For more than 25 years, Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy has been a flagship educational and training program for the nation’s most talented high school choral singers. Led by Dr. Anton Armstrong, SFYCA performs various works including Weather – a musical reflection of the 2020 murder of George Floyd – and a performance of J.S. Bach’s festive Cantata 129.    J.S. Bach              Cantata 129: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott  Dilworth              Weather: Stand the Storm  Keane/Faulkner    Mouth Music R. Powell             To Sit and Dream C.H. Johnson        “All of Us” from Considering Matthew Shepard Parker                 On the Common Ground R.M. Johnson        Listen Gabriel                I Sing Because I’m Happy

Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy  OBF Modern Orchestra  Pascale Beaudin, soprano  Clara Osowski, alto  Jonathan Woody, bass Anton Armstrong, conductor  Therees Hibbard, conductor  Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.  

Jul 9
Rahel Rilling and Friends 7:30 p.m.

Rahel Rilling, daughter of OBF co-founder Helmuth Rilling, returns to the festival! Rilling and an ensemble of first-class musicians offer a diverse crossover performance of music...
Rahel Rilling and Friends
July 9
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Rahel Rilling, daughter of OBF co-founder Helmuth Rilling, returns to the festival! Rilling and an ensemble of first-class musicians offer a diverse crossover performance of music from J.S. Bach and Ravel to Sting and Dizzy Gillespie.

J.S. Bach       Violin and Harpsichord Sonata No. 3 Ravel           Violin Sonata No. 2 Piazzolla      La Muerte del Ángel and La Ressurección del Ángel Fauré           Pavane Bonfá           Manhã de Carneval Gillespie       A Night in Tunisia Sting            Fragile Rainhardt      Minor Swing Santamaría    Afro Blue Romero         Pajarillo

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Jul 10
Let’s Talk! Grant Us Peace 6:30 p.m.

Conductor and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Let’s Talk! Grant Us Peace
July 10
6:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Silva Concert Hall

Conductor and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Jul 10
Grant Us Peace 7:30 p.m.

Explore the complicated relationship between peace and conflict. Internationally renowned pianist Awadagin Pratt joins the OBF Chorus and Modern Orchestra for a thrilling and...
Grant Us Peace
July 10
7:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Silva Concert Hall

Explore the complicated relationship between peace and conflict. Internationally renowned pianist Awadagin Pratt joins the OBF Chorus and Modern Orchestra for a thrilling and haunting performance of Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds, as well the Vaughan Williams “Dona nobis pacem,” and music from J.S. Bach. Conducted by OBF artistic partner, Craig Hella Johnson.

Pärt                       Credo J.S. Bach                 Largo from Concerto No. 5 in F Minor Montgomery            Rounds Barber                    Adagio for Strings/Agnus Dei Vaughan Williams    Dona nobis pacem

OBF Chorus  UO Chamber Choir OBF Modern Orchestra Awadagin Pratt, piano Celena Shafer, soprano Elliot Madore, baritone Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change. 

Jul 11
On the House: Organ Interlude with Lindsey Rodgers 2:30 p.m.

An afternoon of free music on the acclaimed Brombaugh organ.

On the House: Organ Interlude with Lindsey Rodgers
July 11
2:30 p.m.
Central Lutheran Church

An afternoon of free music on the acclaimed Brombaugh organ.

Jul 11
Let’s Talk! Markus Passion 6:30 p.m.

Conductor Julian Perkins offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Let’s Talk! Markus Passion
July 11
6:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Soreng Theater

Conductor Julian Perkins offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Jul 11
Bach: Markus Passion 7:30 p.m.

In addition to his well-known Passions based on the Gospels of John and Matthew, Bach wrote a Passion setting for the Gospel of Mark. After his death in 1750, Bach’s Markus...
Bach: Markus Passion
July 11
7:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Soreng Theater

In addition to his well-known Passions based on the Gospels of John and Matthew, Bach wrote a Passion setting for the Gospel of Mark. After his death in 1750, Bach’s Markus Passion was hand-delivered to a Leipzig publisher. By the time the centennial complete works of Bach’s music were compiled in 1850, the work had gone missing. The lost Passion was reconstructed in 2019 by Malcolm Bruno, and in 2025, a new OBF-commissioned stage production tours the US and UK featuring beloved TV/film actor Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). The “pocket passion”—which includes four singers and single strings —gives the world what it never should have lost. A production by Concert Theatre Works.

OBF Baroque Orchestra Joseph Marcell, narrator Pascale Beaudin, soprano Cody Bowers, alto James Reese, tenor Jonathan Woody, bass Julian Perkins, conductor and harpsichord

This concert will also be performed at First United Methodist Church in Portland on Saturday, July 12, and at Town Hall, Seattle on Sunday, July 13. Tickets for those performances are available through their respective venues.

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Jul 12
Community Conversation: Coffee with A.B. Spellman 10:00 a.m.

Acclaimed poet and music critic, A.B. Spellman, offers a morning of poetry readings and discussion about his life, work, and involvement in the Grammy-winning Passion for Bach and...
Community Conversation: Coffee with A.B. Spellman
July 12
10:00 a.m.
Tsunami Books

Acclaimed poet and music critic, A.B. Spellman, offers a morning of poetry readings and discussion about his life, work, and involvement in the Grammy-winning Passion for Bach and Coltrane project with Imani Winds – presented by OBF on July 12.

Jul 12
On the House: Organ Institute Showcase 2:30 p.m.

A culminating performance from the highly skilled participants of the OBF Organ Institute.

On the House: Organ Institute Showcase
July 12
2:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church

A culminating performance from the highly skilled participants of the OBF Organ Institute.

Jul 12
Passion for Bach and Coltrane 7:30 p.m.

Jeff Scott’s Grammy-winning oratorio is full of inspiration from two giants of music – Johann Sebastian Bach and John Coltrane. The innovative and surprising...
Passion for Bach and Coltrane
July 12
7:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Soreng Theater

Jeff Scott’s Grammy-winning oratorio is full of inspiration from two giants of music – Johann Sebastian Bach and John Coltrane. The innovative and surprising confluence of classical and jazz features the spoken word poetry of A.B. Spellman, and offers an intimate perspective on Imani Wind’s most personal recording in their 25-year history.

Imani Winds  Harlem Quartet  Alex Brown, piano Edward Pérez, bass Neal Smith, drums Spoken word by A.B. Spellman

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.  

Jul 13
Let’s Talk! Carmina Burana 1:30 p.m.

Conductor Ken-David Masur and Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Let’s Talk! Carmina Burana
July 13
1:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Silva Concert Hall

Conductor Ken-David Masur and Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Jul 13
Carmina Burana 2:30 p.m.

Join OBF and Eugene Ballet for a thrilling performance of one of classical music’s most electrifying works. From the instantly recognizable opening chorus, “O...
Carmina Burana
July 13
2:30 p.m.
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Silva Concert Hall

Join OBF and Eugene Ballet for a thrilling performance of one of classical music’s most electrifying works. From the instantly recognizable opening chorus, “O Fortuna,” to its evocative tales of love, nature, and fate, Orff’s masterpiece delivers raw emotion and dazzling energy. An unforgettable tribute to Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble. The concert opens with violinist Rahel Rilling—daughter of OBF co-founder Helmuth Rilling—soloing with OBF violinists Sarah Kwak and Suzanne Leon on Bach’s Concerto for Three Violins.

J.S. Bach    Concerto for Three Violins Orff          Carmina Burana   OBF Chorus Resonance Ensemble UO Chamber Choir Pacific Youth Choir OBF Modern Orchestra Eugene Ballet Rahel Rilling, Sarah Kwak, and Suzanne Leon, violins Celena Shafer, soprano Andrew Haji, tenor Elliot Madore, baritone Ken-David Masur, conductor

Friends of the Festival early access: March 11 - April 7. General tickets on sale: April 8. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.