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Experience an evening of exceptional music as the renowned violinist Midori graces the stage at Oberlin College and Conservatory's Finney Chapel. As part of the 2024-25 Artist Recital Series, Midori, a visionary artist celebrated for her profound musicality and global cultural contributions, will perform an exquisite program featuring a newly commissioned piece by Che Buford, alongside masterworks by Brahms, Poulenc, and Ravel. Accompanying her on the piano will be the distinguished pianist Özgür Aydin, whose collaboration promises to elevate the performance to new heights. This recital not only showcases Midori's extraordinary talent and dedication to music education but also highlights her role as a cultural ambassador, bringing diverse and enriching musical experiences to audiences worldwide. Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the artistry and passion of one of the most influential musicians of our time.

Set in the garden of a provincial Italian adjudicator, La finta giardiniera reveals the tangled lives and loves of the residents of an Italian town—each of them complete with a hidden past that they desperately hope to shed.

Now in its third decade, the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is a multidisciplinary collective of musicians, digital media artists, producers, and educators, including numerous Oberlin alumni committed to building and innovating collaborative environments. ICE artists will culminate a weeklong residency at Oberlin with a performance of their program, “Composing While Black, Volume I,” joined by Oberlin students and faculty.

One of the most vital voices in American Roots music, Martha Redbone has been lauded by John Pareles of the New York Times for holding "both the taut determination of mountain music and the bite of American Indian singing." A Fellow of the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, Redbone is a multi-award-winning musician and charismatic songwriter celebrated for her tasty gumbo of roots music embodying the folk and country sounds of her childhood in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky mixed with the eclectic grit of her teenage years in pregentrified Brooklyn

Experience the Martha Redbone Roots Project, a captivating performance that brings together the rich tapestry of American Roots music. Martha Redbone, celebrated as one of the most vital voices in this genre, masterfully blends the taut determination of mountain music with the evocative bite of American Indian singing. Her music is a flavorful gumbo that embodies the folk and country sounds of her Appalachian childhood in Kentucky, seamlessly mixed with the eclectic grit of her teenage years in Brooklyn. A Fellow of the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation and a multi-award-winning musician, Redbone is also a charismatic songwriter whose work resonates deeply with audiences. This performance is part of the 2024-25 Artist Recital Series, showcasing her unique ability to connect diverse musical traditions and create a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. Join us at Finney Chapel for an evening that promises to be a profound musical journey through the roots of American music.

Founded nearly twenty years ago, the Grammy-winning percussion quartet, Third Coast Percussion, has forged a unique path with virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the extraordinary depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion. They are joined by Jessie Montgomery, herself a Grammy-winning composer, and an extraordinary violinist. Jessie has written a new composition for percussion quartet that will be premiered on this tour, and will join Third Coast for Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra.

Experience an evening of musical brilliance with the Grammy-winning percussion quartet, Third Coast Percussion, as they join forces with the extraordinary violinist and composer, Jessie Montgomery. Known for their virtuosic and energetic performances, Third Coast Percussion has carved a unique niche in the world of percussion, showcasing the vast musical possibilities within this genre. This event will feature the premiere of a new composition by Jessie Montgomery, written specifically for the percussion quartet. Additionally, Montgomery will perform alongside Third Coast Percussion in a rendition of Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra. This collaboration promises to deliver an unforgettable performance, blending innovative compositions with masterful execution. The event is part of the 2024-25 Artist Recital Series, celebrating the depth and diversity of contemporary classical music.