OBF Announces Bold 2026 Season
The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce the 2026 festival lineup of concerts and artists.
Breaking News
Oregon Bach Festival Co-Founder Helmuth Rilling Dies at 92
Rilling’s life and career were defined by an unwavering devotion to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and a profound
Transcending culture and language with power of music
UO professor Wonkak Kim named artistic director of ClarinetFest 2026 in home country of South Korea
Marching band challenges students to (sing) a fight song
Not surprisingly, many Ducks knew the melody, but they had trouble with the lyrics
OBF appoints Ken-David Masur as artistic partner
Ken-David Masur has been named the newest artistic partner for the Oregon Bach Festival.
Faculty member studies spooky relics of musicians and their fans
As Halloween nears, Abigail Fine offers a classically creepy take on cults of dead composers
UO expert digs into Taylor Swift’s new album and ‘Swiftonomics’
Music prof Drew Nobile explores Swift’s cultural and musical impact, genres, eras and albums
Guest Choreographers Inspire Growth on and off Stage in SOMD’s Dance Department
Guest choreographers and artists are more than visitors—they’re catalysts.
Trotter Visiting Professorship Brings World-Class Artists to SOMD Classrooms
In 2024-25, six artists and ensembles participated in residencies that enriched student learning.