Alive and awake fully in this life: Considering Oregon Bach Festival’s choral offerings
From Craig Hella Johnson’s “Considering Matthew Shepard” to a reconstruction of Bach’s “St. Markus Passion” to a balletic “Carmina Burana,” and plenty more.
Bach festival artistic partners are making beautiful music together
Two celebrated conductors discuss their vision for the Oregon Bach Festival and work with aspiring singers
Joseph Marcell Stars in OBF-Commissioned Lost Markus Passion
Markus Passion is an intimate yet powerful new production, offering audiences a fresh way to experience Bach’s lost Passion.
“Understanding and Kindness Is Something I Pray and Hope For”: Brian Giebler on the Impact of Considering Matthew Shepard
In this Q&A, Brian Giebler shares what it means to embody Matthew Shepard’s story, the emotional weight of the performance, and what he hopes audiences take away from the powerful work, Considering Matthew Shepard.
SFYCA Prepares Alum for World Stage
Celebrated for his rich tone and thoughtful artistry, Harrison Hintzsche reflects on the early experiences that helped shape his career—and the mindset that keeps him grounded.
From SFYCA Singer to St. Olaf Professor: A Q&A with Dr. Joseph Kemper
Dr. Joseph Kemper’s musical journey began in Portland, Oregon, where a passion for choral music and an early connection to the Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy (SFYCA) helped launch a remarkable career.
Berwick Academy Celebrates 10 Years
As Berwick Academy celebrates its 10th anniversary, it welcomes another class of talented musicians to Eugene for OBF 2025.
Vintie Beall’s Legacy: 100 Years of Music at Beall Hall
OBF Announces Its 2025 Season
February 18, 2025 – [Eugene, OR] – The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce the 2025 festival lineup of concerts and artists. The upcoming season, which runs June 27 through July 13, continues the long-standing tradition of presenting the finest choral-orchestral …
