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Rilling leads broadcasts of Sandstrom, Handel MessiahsDecember 19 and 23 broadcasts on KWAX will feature Helmuth Rilling conducting OBF and NY Phil forces.
Rilling, Messiah, and Christmas in New YorkThe OBF's conductor headlines holiday festivities for the New York Philharmonic.
Ensemble Rebel creates echoes of Spain Nov 22Hailed by the New York Times as “sophisticated and beguiling,” the ensemble REBEL offers a program of distinctive music from the Spanish baroque.
Raves continue for book of Britten diaries edited by Bach Fest execCritical acclaim continues for the volume edited by the OBF's John Evans, which reveals the personal story behind Benjamin Britten's music and controversial public life.
Interview: Corina Belcea on KWAXThe Belcea violinist talks about choice of repertoire in this excerpt from her Artsline interview.
Belcea Offers Mozart, Britten, Beethoven Oct 25Born in Britain, the Belcea String Quartet has taken the international chamber music scene by storm.
Nonet opens chamber series Oct. 4The unique Czech Nonet opens the six-concert ChamberMusic@Beall series Sunday, October 4
2010: Quasthoff, McFerrin returnThe excitement of July 9's world premiere Messiah had barely dimmed when John Evans kept the charge going with his announcement of big stars and concerts to come in 2010.
OBF 09 reaches artistic achievements, largest total audienceNew outreach and the July 4 event resulted in the OBF's highest total audience while reaching artistic highsSandstrom work takes shapeVideo: Sample sounds of Sandstrom's Messiah in this video shot at the first combined rehearsal of choir and orchestra
Haydn's Creation Opens Festival, Composer TributesThe OBF begins with The Creation to honor the Haydn 200th anniversary year and a series of tribute concerts to other great composers.
Bach in Bend Serves as Fest PreludeBaroque specialists Bach's Circle appear in Bend June 23 in a prelude to the main OBF season
Pick a Pack of Perfect PerformancesNot sure which concerts to attend? 3-Pick Packages give you three tickets for as little as $75.
Project creates good vibes all aroundJoint project of the OBF and UO museums offers experiences with Asian art, ancient instruments, and performances.
Video: Dance, theater, music combine in MidsummerWatch a short video to see how the Eugene Ballet will bring Mendelssohn's Midsummer to life.
On Ensemble Rocks with Ancient PercussionSay "On" (rhymes with phone) and ring up a taiko and world beat fusion mix at two OBF concerts. See the story and video links.
New Beginnings of Composers Symposium a must seeMain concerts, 24 hours of readings, and a late night cafe are on the menu for this year's new works series
"Themes and Variations" Encompass World Premiere, Worldwide ReachRead all about OBF 2009 and the 50+ concerts and events under the banner “Themes and Variations."
Sing Along with the New Messiah Apri 27Get a sneak preview of Sandström's new Messiah, including a sight-reading sing along, in a free preview event April 27.
"Messiah Project" Pairs World Premiere, Handel originalThe World Premiere of a new Messiah by Sven-David Sandström and a performance of Handel's original forge a 250th anniversary tribute.
Angela Hewitt in Recital and Master ClassOn March 2-3 the OBF will host the Gramophone 2006 Artist of the Year and one of the great Bach pianists for a recital and free public master class.
OBF Tickets Now on SaleTicket orders are now accepted online and by mail for the 2009 Oregon Bach Festival, with priority through March 20 for Friends of the Festival members.
Rilling Raves for Carnegie CreationConducting the Carnegie Hall Choral Workshop in The Creation, Helmuth Rilling led an "utterly inspiring" performance, writes The New York Times.
Royce Saltzman Receives Eugene Arts HonorRoyce Saltzman, OBF cofounder and emeritus executive director, will receive a major award from the Eugene Symphony.
Audition Dates Set for High School Choral AcademyLive auditions take place Feb-March for the Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy, the OBF's nationally-recognized summer program conducted by Anton Armstrong.
Conducting Class Now Accepting ApplicationsApplications are now being accepted for the Festival's Master Class in Choral Orchestral Conducting, open to both conducting participants and auditors.Video: OBF 2009 Season PreviewVideo tour of the 2009 Oregon Bach Festival, scheduled for June 26-July 12 in Eugene, Bend, and Portland.Articles & Features 
Short audio preview of REBEL and Spanish baroqueShort clip from a number on the November 22 concert.
Oregon Bach Festival 2009 news, views, and reviewsLinks to articles, reviews, and features written about the OBF for the 2009 season.
From the gutReport: Bob Keefer's interview with Monica Huggett reveals that organic strings and a jazz sensibility lend a different sound to baroque classics.
Turn On, Tune InReport: Music writer Brett Campbell previews the On Ensemble and its world music contributions to the Oregon Bach Festival and UO.
Choral classicReport: Bob Keefer of The Register-Guard covers opening night, and the celebration of Haydn's 200th with his masterwork The Creation.
Makeover for the 'MESSIAH'Report: The re-imagined choral work has its world premiere July 9, an interview with Sven-David Sandstrom by Bob Keefer.
Anniversaries are the name of the gameReport:The Register-Guard previews the 40th annual OBF and its celebration of the works of Handel, Purcell, Haydn and Mendelssohn.
Marking time at the LaundromatReport: Suzi Steffen of the Eugene Weekly interviews soprano Amy Adams of the OBF Chorus about preparing to sing in a world premiere.
Oregon Bach Festival in Portland 20092009 Oregon Bach Festival concerts and events in Portland include The Creation and the full set of six Brandenburg Concertos.
May 17 "Dreamland" Honors Mary Ann BisioDebra Scroggins talks about the choral work written in honor of her friend and fellow OBF singer.
OBF Maestro Honored on Park AveAmong leaders of New York's German-American community, Helmuth Rilling was recognized for his contributions to music and cultural relations.
Tribute: Royce Saltzman, Advocate for the ArtsOn January 30, Royce Saltzman received the Eugene Symphony's Advocate for the Arts award. Here's the text of the heartfelt introduction by Roger Saydack.Reviews 
Reviews and coverage for OBF exec's new bookLinks to coverage and reviews of the new volume of Benjamin Britten's diaries, edited by John Evans, OBF executive director and president
A glorious Messiah provides rousing finaleReview: A transcendent "Messiah" closes the Bach Festival with a "Th-Rilling" climax, writes Tyler Kinnear.
Classical Savion delight of dexterity and rhythmReview: Savion Glover reveals a virtuosity and expressiveness that makes tap a vital contemporary dance form, writes Gwen Curran
Orchestra, chorus take on challenge with new MessiahReview: Excellent performances make the most of a "profundly difficult" score, writes Terry McQuilkin of The Register-Guard.
Artistic synergy ignites in Midsummer programReview: Terry McQuilkin notes the artfulness and precision of the orchestra, and the satisfying synergy of elements in his review in The Register-Guard.
Von Stade, orchestra successfully bring Bach the BardReview: Delightful singer Frederica von Stade had the audience eating out of her hand, writes reviewer Marilyn Farwell of the Register-Guard.
Backing the bard, Monica Huggett's Portland Baroque Orchestra plays up a stormReview: Marilyn Farwell writes that the July 3 Purcell program was an authentic rendering of rare musical treats.
PBO and soloists present an epic OBF concertReview: Portland Baroque's Brandenburg Concertos aroused in reviewer Lorin Wilkerson of Northwest Reverb the "greatest respect" for the performers.
The compleat and accurate BrandenburgsReview: Terry McQuilken writes that the Portland Baroque Orchestra plays the concertos brilliantly — and in the 18th century fashion.
OBF opens on joyful noteReview: David Stabler of the Oregonian covered the OBF opening, and reports on the "smiles all over it." |
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